For the second time within a week the world of football was placed into mourning one of its own as the Brazilian footballer Socrates passed on Sunday 4^th December aged 57.

Socrates was part of what is considered to be the greatest football team never win the World Cup. A team built on flair, commitment and legendary skill, they crashed out of both the ‘82 and ‘86 World Cup finals in Spain and Mexico but who left a lasting legacy and impression on football audiences worldwide.