Socrates had already been admitted to hospital twice in 2011 , in August and September , because of bleeding in his digestive tract . Former Brazil international captain Socrates has died at the age of 57 . The former Real Madrid and Barcelona player was diagnosed with cancer in January last year but had been given a clean bill of health by doctors until his death on Monday. The midfielder won 60 international caps and scored 22 goals .
Former Brazil international captain Socrates has died at the age of 57 . The former Real Madrid and Barcelona player was diagnosed with cancer in January last year but had been given a clean bill of health by doctors until his death on Monday. The midfielder won 60 international caps and scored 22 goals .