On and off the field, former Brazil star Socrates stood out above the rest. His elegant style and his deep involvement with politics made him a unique figure in Brazilian soccer, setting him apart from the players of his time and even of today. He was mostly known for captaining Brazil at the 1982 World Cup, regarded by many as the best team ever not to win football's showcase tournament. But he also was widely known for his heavy drinking, which he publicly admitted caused the health problems which eventually helped lead to his death on Sunday. Read more: http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/7314686/socrates-brazil-captain-1982-world-cup-dies-57
It was a great loss for the world of soccer.. He is truly a brazil soccer player legend.. Just watch his classic match vs the Argentinians in the 1982 world cup on espn.. He was truly a great player just to sad he didn't take care of his health..
