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Doctor Socrates - Footballer, Philosopher, Legend (Paperback)
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Doctor Socrates - Footballer, Philosopher, Legend (Paperback)
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List price R276
Loot Price R210
Discovery Miles 2 100
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'Compelling from start to finish...Downie does full justice to an
extraordinary life' Pete Davies, author of All Played Out. A
stunning new biography of Socrates, the iconic captain of the
greatest Brazil side never to win the World Cup. Socrates was
always special. A hugely talented athlete who graduated in medicine
yet drank and smoked to excess. The attacking midfielder stood out
- and not just because of his 6'4" frame. Fans were enthralled by
his inch-perfect passes, his coolness in front of goal and his back
heel, the trademark move that singled him out as the most unique
footballer of his generation. Off the pitch, he was just as
original, with a dedication to politics and social causes that no
player has ever emulated. His biggest impact came as leader of
Corinthians Democracy - a movement that gave everyone from the
kitman to the president an equal say in the running of the club. At
a time when Brazil was ruled by a military dictatorship, it was
truly revolutionary. Passionate and principled, entertaining and
erudite, Socrates was as contradictory as he was complex. He was a
socialist who voted for a return of Brazil's monarchy, a fiercely
independent individual who was the ultimate team player, and a
romantic who married four times and fathered six children. Armed
with Socrates' unpublished memoir and hours of newly discovered
interviews, Andrew Downie has put together the most comprehensive
and compelling account of this iconic figure. Based on
conversations with family members, close friends and former
team-mates, this is a brilliant biography of a man who always stood
up for what he believed in, whatever the cost. 'Brilliantly written
and researched. Amazing life.' Alex Bellos, author of Futebol: The
Brazilian Way of Life
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