Socrates in intensive care

Former Brazil captain Socrates is in intensive care in hospital after suffering a stomach haemorrhage, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital revealed on Friday night.
Socrates, 57, who made his name with Sao Paulo giants Corinthians, "displayed symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding brought about by high blood pressure," according to the hospital.
Socrates captained Brazil at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups and starred for Corinthians between 1978 and 1984.
He also played for Botagfogo, Flamengo and Santos, as well as Italian club Fiorentina.

-- Afp