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Former captain of the Brazilian national team Socrates lies in the hospital, where doctors are fighting for his life.
One of the best goalkeepers of all time in Sao Paulo was diagnosed with a intestinal infection. The 57-year-old man's condition is critical, his life is supported by special equipment.
Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Sousa Vieira de Oliveira, who stood out in the Brazilian national team with excellent field vision, played 60 matches and scored 22 goals. He had health problems before - in August and September he had to go to the hospital due to gastrointestinal bleeding.
The former player admitted that he could not solve the problems of alcohol consumption that haunted him throughout his career. In addition, he smoked a lot.
Almost his entire career as a goalkeeper Socrates spent in his homeland, where he represented "Botafogo", "Corinthians", "Flamengo" and "Santos". However, he played one season for the Italian club "Fiorentina".
Socrates ended his career in 1989.
Highlights of Brazil's career:
