Socrates

Born: February 19, 1954

Height: 6' 4" (193cm)

Hometown: Belém do Pará, Brazil
Nationality: Brazil Brazilian
Socrates
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Career History
Sports Mole has 16 articles about Socrates. Articles 1 to 16:
Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
The top 10 football matches of all time: Which incredible games make the list?
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Nov 10, 14:31
 Italy's Dino Zoff lifts the World Cup trophy in 1982
The top 10 greatest World Cups of all time, one year out from the 2026 finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10, one year out from the 2026 finals.
Jun 11, 16:46
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
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
 Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
One year out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole reflects on some defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10 of all time.
Nov 19, 14:47
 Brazil players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 23, 2022
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
 The Brazil team line up before their friendly game with Croatia on June 3, 2018
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, 11:00
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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, 13:34
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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, 11:06
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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, 10:32
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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, 09:14
 Ronaldinho
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
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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
 Socrates
In Pictures: The Career of Socrates
Pictures from the career of Brazilian legend Socrates, who died this morning after suffering intestinal complications from food poisoning.
Dec 4, 17:26
 Socrates
Brazil legend Socrates dies
Former Brazil captain Socrates dies after suffering intestinal complications from food poisoning.
Dec 4, 10:08
 Socrates
Socrates making "positive progress"
Brazilian legend Socrates is making "positive progress" after being admitted to hospital with a stomach haemorrhage.
Aug 24, 23:34
 Socrates
Brazil legend Socrates in hospital
Brazilian legend Socrates is in intensive care at a hospital in Sao Paolo.
Aug 21, 00:37
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