“Sócrates? That’s a footballer’s name, is it?”
A vignette from the early stages of the Brazilian maestro's career.
Legends
Ronaldinho: The Andre 3000 of football
Ronaldinho was one of the most mesmerizing players to step foot on a pitch.
Francesco Totti leaves the field, and Romans weep for a living monument
For a city in turmoil, the Roma legend represented a point of pride.
Marcel Desailly: The games that changed my life
The French legend recalls his most memorable matches for club and country.
In-depth analysis: Alfredo Di Stéfano
A nuanced examination into the brilliance of an all-time great.
