Socrates, former Brazilian football legend, passed away at the age of 57 at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday. He has been in-and-out of the hospital for four months because of a hemorrhage caused by high pressure ...

SAO PAULO -- 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 ...

Cristiano Ronaldo is "sad" at Real Madrid. Cesc Fabregas is "unhappy" at Barcelona. Both are players who actively agitated for moves to their current clubs—who suggested in no uncertain terms that ...

If the organisers of the 2012 London Olympics think they have a tough task on their hands, they should spare a thought for the people of Brazil. In the space of two years, the world's fifth largest ...

Brazil and Corinthians midfielder, doctor of medicine and philosophy, Sócrates also organised demonstrations of opposition to Brazil's military dictatorship. Submitted by Ed on July 12, 2007 Born ...

As well as being a ludicrously talented footballer – his mesmerizing technical ability, power and rangy legs making him a marvel to watch – he was also an exceptionally intelligent man, earning a ...

Corinthians win their first Brazilian title in six years on the same day that club legend Socrates passed away. Corinthians honoured one of their all-time heroes Socrates by winning their first ...

BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France - The Ballon d'Or organisers said on Wednesday they are adding a humanitarian prize to this year's ceremony named for Socrates the elegant Brazil midfielder, who also held ...

Now, the sight of him would horrify most Premier League managers. He drank, he smoked, he had opinions and, worse, they were left-wing opinions. Sir Alex Ferguson, a very different kind of socialist, ...