{{The nation whose attacking soccer has thrilled the world for generations was left heart-broken on Tuesday after Brazil’s humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany in the World Cup semi-finals.}}<\/p>\n
Brazil has hosted one of the most memorable World Cups ever but the country’s dream of winning on home soil was not the only thing shattered by a ruthless Germany in an extraordinary match in Belo Horizonte.<\/p>\n
The South American country’s pride took a battering as the carnival atmosphere that had swept over the samba nation gave way to a state of shock and disbelief following Brazil’s heaviest ever international defeat.<\/p>\n
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari issued a heart-felt apology to a country that had spent more than $11 billion to host the World Cup and invested its heart and soul in making the tournament a success.<\/p>\n
“My message for the Brazilian people is this. Please excuse us for this performance,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I’m sorry that we weren’t able to get to the final – and we’re going to try to win the third place match. We still have something to play for.”<\/p>\n
Germany played superbly but were aided by a woeful Brazilian defence, which conceded five goals in a devastating 18-minute burst in the first half.<\/p>\n
An unmarked Thomas Mueller got the first from a corner after 11 minutes before Miroslav Klose struck to become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 16 goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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