Socrates the elegant player
Thursday, 21. February 2008, 21:34:54
You know Socrates don't u ?!
If u do or don't read this
One of the most elegant midfield generals in soccer history, Socrates, began his career in Botafogo. He was never a teenage star and didn’t make his debut in the Brazilian national team until he was 25. He was blessed with wonderful skills, vision and seemed to have so many options when he was on the ball. He was able to play the ball wherever and whenever he wanted. His heel-kicks became famous world wide. These rare skills combined with the fact that he was a medical student more than justified him being nicknamed “the doctor”. Socrates captained Brazil’s fantastic World Cup team of 1982 partnering Cerezo, Falcao and Zico in midfield. He scored twice in that tournament, one of them being a marvellous goal against the Soviet Union when he dribbled past two players before firing it home from long range. Brazil didn’t reach the semifinals in that tournament, but played some wonderful soccer.
Socrates was not an ordinary athlete, infact he didn’t look at himself as an athlete. He smoked a pack of sigarettes every day, and that was one of the reasons to why he never settled in Italy when he arrived there in 1984 to play for Fiorentina. The lifestyle didn’t suit him and he went back to Brazil a year later.
In 1986, Socrates again was instrumental for Brazil in their attempt of winning the World Cup, but France and Platini won on penalties in the quarterfinal after a wonderful match. Socrates missed one of the penalties in the shoot-out. He was the only player of the survivors of the 1982 team who really reached the same level, but it wasn’t enough to take them through. He scored more than a goal every third game in average for Brazil, which is excellent for a midfielder and added two more to his account in the Mexico World Cup.
At clublevel he played most of his career for Botafogo and Corinthians for whom he won three Sao Paulo state championships. Socrates also played for Flamengo winning a Rio state championship before ending his career in 1990 playing for Santos.
I hope u like it .
If u do or don't read this
One of the most elegant midfield generals in soccer history, Socrates, began his career in Botafogo. He was never a teenage star and didn’t make his debut in the Brazilian national team until he was 25. He was blessed with wonderful skills, vision and seemed to have so many options when he was on the ball. He was able to play the ball wherever and whenever he wanted. His heel-kicks became famous world wide. These rare skills combined with the fact that he was a medical student more than justified him being nicknamed “the doctor”. Socrates captained Brazil’s fantastic World Cup team of 1982 partnering Cerezo, Falcao and Zico in midfield. He scored twice in that tournament, one of them being a marvellous goal against the Soviet Union when he dribbled past two players before firing it home from long range. Brazil didn’t reach the semifinals in that tournament, but played some wonderful soccer.
Socrates was not an ordinary athlete, infact he didn’t look at himself as an athlete. He smoked a pack of sigarettes every day, and that was one of the reasons to why he never settled in Italy when he arrived there in 1984 to play for Fiorentina. The lifestyle didn’t suit him and he went back to Brazil a year later.
In 1986, Socrates again was instrumental for Brazil in their attempt of winning the World Cup, but France and Platini won on penalties in the quarterfinal after a wonderful match. Socrates missed one of the penalties in the shoot-out. He was the only player of the survivors of the 1982 team who really reached the same level, but it wasn’t enough to take them through. He scored more than a goal every third game in average for Brazil, which is excellent for a midfielder and added two more to his account in the Mexico World Cup.
At clublevel he played most of his career for Botafogo and Corinthians for whom he won three Sao Paulo state championships. Socrates also played for Flamengo winning a Rio state championship before ending his career in 1990 playing for Santos.
I hope u like it .
WIDGETIZE
Lyn # 20. March 2008, 01:37
Originally posted by wildtazzmaa:
Afreen(افرين) # 28. March 2008, 16:46
Angeliki # 15. July 2008, 00:08
As a Greek I am not surprised his choices became wise too!
nice legs
Afro Mum # 17. July 2008, 20:04
Lyn # 22. July 2008, 18:39
Afro Mum # 22. July 2008, 19:06
Lyn # 23. July 2008, 02:56
Afro Mum # 24. July 2008, 00:23
You can google the name 'David Beckham'...Most kids in the UK wish to be like him because he was once the highest paid footballer here.
Lyn # 26. July 2008, 09:09
Afro Mum # 26. July 2008, 21:28
Lyn # 27. July 2008, 03:53
Afro Mum # 28. July 2008, 21:32
You are right...follow the link or copy and paste in your web browser. I think his career is coming to an end. He may set up FC club in Miami.
He is presently with MLS All-Star in the US.
http://www.beckhamgroupie.com/2008/07/07/rumor-david-beckham-to-set-fc-club-up-in-miami/
Lyn # 28. July 2008, 23:06
Afro Mum # 29. July 2008, 21:36
mailmurshed # 31. August 2008, 06:37
u know, he never attends the parties of actor-actresses or tv program. even to take a prize, he never go. actually he avoids to expose himself.
the newest movie from his production is "JAANE TU YA JANE NA". it means "U KNOW OR DON'T KNOW". a very romantic movie. it is full of comedy, but u'll feel trgedy all the time. a quiet different rare combinetion. u'll miss something if u don't watch it.
request to u to watch it.
Afreen(افرين) # 31. August 2008, 10:12
And
mailmurshed # 31. August 2008, 10:32
mailmurshed # 1. September 2008, 02:09
Where r u? :-P
mailmurshed # 1. September 2008, 02:11
Where r u? :-P
mailmurshed # 5. September 2008, 12:16
oh, my first iftar i've shared with my family and three native friends. among them one is muslim and two are hindus. and you know they are my nearest friends in my country.
but abroad, u all r my good friends.
wish u the best days.
Hsyen # 12. September 2008, 04:05
Cheers
http://garret-metal-detector.blogspot.com/
Lyn # 12. September 2008, 07:28
Shaunak De # 14. September 2008, 05:51
Great info socrates, thanks for sharing.
I used to play football for school too. I was a Goalkeeper.
ANGELINA # 2. January 2009, 04:18
Afreen(افرين) # 2. January 2009, 18:33
Lyn # 9. January 2009, 01:17
Afreen(افرين) # 9. January 2009, 18:53