Socrates
Born: February 19, 1954
Died: December 4, 2011 (aged 57)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Hometown: Belém do Pará, Brazil
Nationality: 
Brazilian
Brazilian
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Sports Mole has 15 articles about Socrates. Articles 1 to 15:
The top 10 football matches of all time
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Dec 18, 16:20
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 21, 20:12
Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
Ahead of this winter's finals in Qatar, Sports Mole reflects on some of the defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10.
Nov 19, 14:47
Top 10 greatest World Cups of all time
As the 2022 finals loom ever nearer, Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10.
Nov 18, 14:13
Brazil World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Nov 16, 10:00
World Cup preview: Brazil
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Jun 13, 12:00
The most surprising transfers in football history
Following Brazilian legend Ronaldinho's move to Mexican side Queretaro, Sports Mole looks at some of the most surprising transfers in football history.
Sep 6, 14:34
Greatest World Cup team performances
Following Holland's destruction of Spain in the World Cup last night, Sports Mole looks back at some of the greatest team performances in the tournament's history.
Jun 14, 12:06
Brazil's top five World Cup goals
Sports Mole selects the top five World Cup goals scored by this year's hosts Brazil.
Jun 7, 11:32
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Brazilian players of all time
As part of our 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of host nation Brazil.
Apr 28, 10:14
England vs. Brazil - Five memorable matches
With England preparing to take on Brazil tomorrow, Sports Mole looks back over five memorable encounters between the two nations.
Feb 5, 16:43
Corinthians honour Socrates with title win
Corinthians win their first Brazilian title in six years on the same day that club legend Socrates passed away.
Dec 5, 16:00
Brazil legend Socrates dies
Former Brazil captain Socrates dies after suffering intestinal complications from food poisoning.
Dec 4, 10:08
Socrates making "positive progress"
Brazilian legend Socrates is making "positive progress" after being admitted to hospital with a stomach haemorrhage.
Aug 25, 00:34
Brazil legend Socrates in hospital
Brazilian legend Socrates is in intensive care at a hospital in Sao Paolo.
Aug 21, 01:37
