Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend

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But the intimidating leverage applied by the violent ruling military was not to be underestimated, and 113 congressmen failed to cast their ballot papers on the crucial evening. The amendment fell 22 votes short of the two-thirds majority it required to pass. a b "Un ricordo del "Dottore" " (in Italian). www.tuttobolognaweb.it. 4 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 September 2018.

Due to the movements in which he had played such a dynamic role, Brazil now had a civilian president and a new democratic constitution. Despite once again going a goal behind, Brazil never changed its style of play, though Macpherson notes this admirable stubbornness to only playing beautiful football may have also led to the team’s downfall.After Italy had beaten Argentina 2-1 in the opening match, Brazil then cruised past the Albiceleste 3-1 thanks to goals from Zico, Serginho and Junior, with Maradona being sent off and Ramón Díaz scoring a late consolation for the Argentines. He struggled to adapt to our football but he was an authentic champion, full of refined class, great charisma and character."

There was little of the grace and poise that had set him apart from his peers a quarter of a century earlier. But the blood-and-thunder was entertaining enough to keep out the cold as the light turned to dark and the floodlights lit with their unmistakable thud.He was a spectacular guy. He was one of the best that I ever played with. His intelligence was unique The part on Corinthian Democracy was specially riveting. I don’t think there has ever been another movement where players control everything in a football team from who to hire or of they want to concentrate before the game. What’s more amazing, is that they won the Paulista State Title twice, proved that players can succeed being responsible for themselves and not being treated like children or even slaves. He began a movement which would later become known as Corinthians Democracy and soon, everyone at the club, from the president down to the cleaners and the kit-man, had an equal vote – and every issue from how and when to travel to away matches to which player to sign next was voted on. Win bonuses were split equally amongst all players and a percentage shared out between all of the club staff. The movement was given the motto ‘Freedom, with Responsibility’. Onset: “When did the shortness of breath first start?” “Did the shortness of breath come on suddenly or gradually?”

I don’t mind a thrashing from Brazil because it was wonderful to watch. It wasn’t a defeat, it was the culmination of a demonstration of the best in football: the exposition of skill, the fair way they played, and the fact that at 4-1 – and this was the greatest achievement of all and the best compliment of all – the Scottish supporters were far from downhearted.” More than a decade after retiring, he joined non-League Garforth Town at the age of 50 on a one-month deal as player-coach, but managed just 12 minutes as a substitute.Exacerbating and relieving factors: “Does anything seem to make the rash worse?” “Does anything make the rash better?” Rumours that he was moving to an Italian club were rife, but he made a promise to the masses that if the amendment was passed and the progressive movement continued, he would never abandon them. The media was awash with the frenzy he had caused, which added additional leverage to the politicians to vote in favour of future democracy. Compelling from start to finish...Downie does full justice to an extraordinary life' Pete Davies, author of All Played Out.