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da cassino online： Former Brazil international Socrates has died at the age of 57, after suffering from an intestinal infection back in his homeland.
The Belem do Para born man has had persistent health problems linked to alcohol abuse, and was taken to hospital in Sao Paolo on Thursday, after what was suspected food poisoning.
On closer examination it was revealed that the ex-midfielder was suffering from septic shock, and the South American was admitted to be treated at the medical facility.
Despite the efforts of doctors on site, Socrates passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving behind a wife and six sons.
Socrates had spent time in hospital on separate occasions back in August and September, and was in line for a liver transplant in the near future.
He represented his country a total of 60 times, scoring 22 goals, and captained the 1982 Brazil World Cup team.
At club level most of his career was spent with Corinthians, who he stepped out for between 1978 and 1984, but the creative player also played for Botafogo, Flamengo, Fiorentina and Santos.
By Gareth McKnight
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