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  Former Brazil Captain Socrates Dies

  Football | December 04, 2011 17:19 IST

  Sao Paulo, Dec 4: Former Brazil great Socrates, the clever playmaker who captained Brazil at the 1982 World Cup, died Sunday. He was 57.Known for his elegant style on the field and his deep involvement

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  Brazilian Ex-Star Socrates Taken Off Ventilator

  Football | September 15, 2011 16:15 IST

  Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sep 15: Doctors say the condition of former Brazil captain Socrates has improved, and that he is conscious and breathing on his own.Doctors at the Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement

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  Ex Brazil Star Socrates Still In Stable Condition

  Football | September 14, 2011 12:48 IST

  Sao Paulo, Sept 14: Doctors say former Brazil captain Socrates has shown no signs of internal bleeding but remains in an intensive care unit.Doctors at the Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement Tuesday that