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Another sporting legend has died to young due to this disease
The enigmatic "Doctor" of medecine and philosophy Socrates Captain of Brazil in the 1982 world cup Arguably the best side never to lift the trophy has passed away at the age of 57 I have three things in commen with socrates Born in 54 a love of football (though sadly I didnt have the talent}
and alcoholism Unfortunately socrates never accepted his alcoholism.
Just 2 weeks ago he is quoted as saying he has never been addicted to alcohol allthough waiting for a liver transplant
he actually died of septic shock following food poisoning His body couldn't survive this trama though the others involved have fully recovered
He leaves awife and six children
RIP socrates a delightful footballer
The enigmatic "Doctor" of medecine and philosophy Socrates Captain of Brazil in the 1982 world cup Arguably the best side never to lift the trophy has passed away at the age of 57 I have three things in commen with socrates Born in 54 a love of football (though sadly I didnt have the talent}
and alcoholism Unfortunately socrates never accepted his alcoholism.
Just 2 weeks ago he is quoted as saying he has never been addicted to alcohol allthough waiting for a liver transplant
he actually died of septic shock following food poisoning His body couldn't survive this trama though the others involved have fully recovered
He leaves awife and six children
RIP socrates a delightful footballer
billwfriend
yes this disease knows no boundaries of class, society, worth, age, sex, or even sport! sorry you lost a person who obviously was in your thoughts when he was alive....hugs bill
deleted_user
Sad indeed.
deleted_user
The greats never seem to be able to get the buzz from the pitch from regular life and seek it from a bottle. He isn't the first and won't be the last unfortunately.
deleted_user
Wow, that is so sad. What denial he lived in. That just breaks my heart
CoogeeMum
6 children. Sad. I'm so very grateful for a changed path. A reminder heard.
deleted_user
I didn't realise he had drink problems. Was reported in the paper in the UK as having digestive problems.
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