Sócrates was a distinguished Brazilian footballer who played for Fiorentina in the 1980s, Ian. If you didn't know that, you would have done well to google to see if there were any such footballer rather than publishing your ignorance for all to see, wouldn't you! Hmm? Hmm hmm hmm? I mean, I say, whatwhatwhat!

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This article is about the Brazilian footballer. For the Ancient Greek philosopher, see Socrates.