[1] Franz Beckenbauer, the sole genuine footballer on the pitch and a "surprise inclusion" in the German team, is left more than a little confused. "We have to try to minimise them, and maybe some of the money to be spent on these two events might not go into the right hands. But this lack of success at the highest level seems genuinely not to concern Socrates, as other things are more important. Scrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira (19 February 1954 4 December 2011), simply known as Scrates [skatis], was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. Best to bet on all the horses, dear. "He was a true personality, above the rules with his own methodology, his way of life and his ideas. Socrates: 100 Quotes on Life, Free Will, and Virtue, Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle (1967). Just let them shine. Brazil were brimming with confidence and were certain they were going to be world champions. Thomas Aquinas (Italy), Inspired by the famous Monty Python sketch, and with the full backing of the surviving Pythons, a tribute/replay of The Philosophers' Football Match was held in North London, at Wingate & Finchley's Harry Abrahams Stadium, Finchley on 9 May 2010. Playing goalkeeper was unlikely, as was giving up on beer and cigarettes. A constant chant of 'SOC-RA-TEES, SOC-RA-TEES' echoed through from the stands and into the changing room. A Kerry footballer with an inferiority complex is one who thinks he's just as good as everybody else. Socrates.". He just plays. 6. Socrates, I would rather die having spoken in my manner, than speak in your manner and live. Socrates, Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder. "Brazil is like a new-born country because of the mixture of races and people - everyone who visits Brazil falls in love with the place, which is why we have such a mix. Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods. In the latter he appeared in only one game, the second leg of the final against Uruguay (11 home draw, 13 aggregate loss). Socrates, The easiest and noblest way is not to be crushing others, but to be improving yourselves. I don't like that attitude. Socrates, They wander their whole life long, neither ever looking upward to the truth above them nor rising toward it, nor tasting pure and lasting pleasures. A. I am a fool, but I know I'm a fool and that makes me smarter than you. "If people don't have power to say things, then I can say it on their behalf. He was a hugely talented athlete who graduated in medicine, yet drank and smoked to excess. You couldn't place him in any category - on the pitch and even more so off it. Socrates wrote a series of columns for The Associated Press during the 2011 Copa America in Argentina, expressing his views on all aspects of the tournament, including economic and political. When team doctors measured the players physical performance before the tournament began, Scrates did especially well given his history. "People gave me power as a popular footballer," he said. The Brazilian Captain Socrates Soccer Legend Poster By Yermia Riezky Santiago $25.13 Neymar Poster By BigRedDot $35.60 Socrates Poster By IcalsaidArt $25.13 Ronaldo Poster By BigRedDot $35.60 Lukaku Poster By BigRedDot $35.60 Hazard Poster By BigRedDot $35.60 Socrates Brazil World Championship 1982 Poster By Football Shirts 1952 $25.13 Socrates, The inexperienced in wisdom and virtue, ever occupied with feasting and such, are carried downward. "[3] Zico called him "unique". Gender: Male. [2] He is considered to be one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. Zico, a team-mate of Socrates in the iconic Brazil side of the 1970s, told website globoesporte.comexternal-link: "He was a spectacular guy. A few years later, he started his first website to share his love of quotes. ", Born on 19 February 1954 in Belem do Para, Brazil, Rated as one of the greatest midfielders of all-time, At 6ft 4in tall he was known for his physical strength, as well as two-footed vision and skill, Played for Botafogo and Corinthians in Brazil before a one-season spell at Fiorentina, Saw out his career with Flamengo and Santos before retiring in 1989 aged 35, In 2004 aged 50, Socrates made an appearance as sub for Garforth Town in the Northern Counties League after a one-off deal to become player-coach, "The Corinthians nation woke up very sad today because of the loss of this incredible person," striker. Giancarlo De Sista, Fiorentina's coach at the time, also spoke of his admiration for Socrates as a player and a person. Last updated on 4 December 20114 December 2011.From the section Football. [41] On 1 December 2011, he was hospitalised with food poisoning which developed into septic shock and he was put on life support. After five months of hard work in the gym and on the training ground, his chest, biceps, thighs and hamstrings all got bigger, while his waist stayed the same size. Socrates. We were all friends. "[3], Corinthians fans held up signs in tribute and there was a moment of silence before the team's match against Palmeiras (a 00 draw which secured Corinthians their first Brazilian title for six years). The match is designed as a World Cup for the most well-known western philosophers made global with Confucius arbitrating the match. "Alcohol did not affect my career, in part because I never had the physical build to play this game," he said. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Socrates, There are two kinds of disease of the soul, vice and ignorance. After retiring as a player he practised medicine in Ribeiro Preto. "He was a very dynamic player with a sublime foot but, most of all, great intelligence.". Your email address will not be published. Bill Shankly. "Know thyself." Socrates. Since early 1980, when Tels reign as manager began, Brazil had played 33 games, three of them against state or youth selects, and lost just twice, to the Soviet Union and Uruguay, both times by a single goal. He moved to Italy to play for Fiorentina, returning to Brazil in 1985 to end his career. Socrates was born and lived nearly his entire life in Athens. "They have political. A beautiful footballer who is still like a kid. He was a classic number 10 and regarded as the second-greatest Brazilian footballer of all-time after Pel. One in five of all Brazilian players admitted to smoking the true number was undoubtedly much higher and Jnior, Luizinho, Serginho and Batista were just a few of those in the World Cup squad who also enjoyed a cigarette. In the space of two years, the world's fifth largest country will play host to the next World Cup - in 2014 - and then its former capital Rio de Janeiro will become the first city in mainland South America to stage the Olympic Games, in 2016. Socrates, Why should we pay so much attention to what the majority thinks? Sep 27, 2019 - Explore Carol Espitia's board "Socrates", followed by 149 people on Pinterest. In 2004, he was named by Pel in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.[4]. His unforgettable achievements on the pitch and his fascinating exploits off it ensure that to this day, Socrates remains one of the most memorable, fascinating and distinctive footballers of all time - and not just for his name. Johan Cruyff. The names of the Greek philosophers in the line-up are displayed in German in the sketch. Brazilian football legend Socrates died today at the age of 57 after falling ill following a meal of beef stroganoff. [6] In the latter edition, he scored twice, starting with the game's only goal against Spain in the group stage. The Soviets, however, were unperturbed. Socrates 1051 likes Like "The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less." Socrates 735 likes Like "Know thyself." Socrates tags: inspirational 677 likes Like "Let him who would move the world first move himself." Socrates tags: change , self-determination , self-development Birth Year: 470. This may strike you as not being the sort of thing the average ex-footballer talks about. Pel named Scrates in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in March 2004 and World Soccer named him one of 100 best footballers in history. [11], A former centre-forward, who later made a name for himself as a midfielder, playing in either an attacking or central midfield role, Scrates was an elegant, talented, and technical playmaker, known for his great through passes, precise long balls, link-up play, and his vision on the field, as well as his physical strength; he was also a two-footed player. Sigmund Freud. #GOAT New video about one of the most controversial and naturally. He is currently writing a novel. He wanted to know everything - why he couldn't smoke on the team bus, why we had to be in retreat on the Saturday nights before games. He has been inducted into the football museum Wall of Fame near Estadio Municipal, formerly the Pacaembu Stadium, and home ground to . Do not go through life like leaf blown from here to there believing whatever you are told. Statue of Socrates ()Socrates is one of the founders of western philosophy. To win is not the most important thing, football is an art and should be about showing creativity. [12][13][14][15][16][17][18], Scrates was a key member of the Brazilian national team of the early to mid-1980s; Jonathan Wilson said that "Socrates was the brain of Brazil. Dr. Socrates himself showed to the world that, in situations as extreme as a military dictatorship, football can be served as a window to voice their opinion of justice; to him, that was the purpose of his football, as evident in his quote after Corinthians won the state championship in 1982: "That was the greatest team I ever played in . - Socrates. Socrates, To move the world we must move ourselves. [45] Fiorentina held a minute's silence before their league match against Roma, and the players wore black armbands in tribute. Concerned about the effects of the Spanish heat, Tim had prepared an ultra-rigorous training regime for the whole squad, with sprints, laps of the pitch and stretching exercises. 2. Socrates Quotes. [ 3] Under matcher bar laget trjor med ordet "Democracia" skrivet p ryggen, och de rstade om allt frn hotell till rekrytering av spelare. But then Socrates is not your average ex-footballer, in any way. Socrates, Are you not ashamed of your eagerness to possess as much wealth, reputation, and honors as possible, while you do not care for nor give thought to wisdom or truth, or the best possible state of your soul? Socrates openly declared himself to be a supporter of the Cuban Revolution and the Venezuelan Revolution. Despite losing to host Uruguay in the Gold Cup final, Brazil beat West Germany - one of the favorites for the 1982 World Cup and eventual losing finalist - 4-1 in the group stages. Socrates, It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. He described their football as organised chaos and quintessentially Brazilian in that it was unscripted, creative and unpredictable. Socrates (c. 470 B.C.-399 B.C.) - Socrates. Cristiano Ronaldo. The Russians wilted in the heat and were denied a clear penalty in the second half when Luizinho threw up an arm to handle a cross into the box. He was an elegant attacking midfielder, a columnist, and a physician, but most of all, Scrates was one of Brazil's . 1. Socrates, named after the Greek philosopher, was in med school when his football career took off. 51. In this exclusive extract from a new book on the legendary Brazil midfielder, team-mates reveal how he lost weight and even gave up his infamous smoking habit before captaining the side at the 1982 World Cup finals in Spain. Innocent, you know. [8] He captained the national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, and also appeared in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. He played in two World Cups, won 60 caps for his country between 1979 and 1986 and scored 22 goals. Socrates, Prefer knowledge to wealth, for the one is transitory, the other perpetual. We are what we repeatedly do. Socrates, When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. At that World Cup he was focused on being in top form and that was what happened. Failure comes when you stay where you have fallen. He had been in hospital in San Paolo with food poisoning and was on a life.