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Brazil grieves after World Cup exit
Home nation Brazil has been kicked out of the World Cup on the back end of a 7-1 hammering by Germany.
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Home expectations of a glorious victory were crushed by a dominant Germany.
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The Germans scored five goals in 16 first-half minutes to crush the hopes of all Brazilians.
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The sheer weight of the 7-1 defeat was expressed all over Brazil.
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As crowds of Brazilians tried to console one another in their shared pain.
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Screams of anguish were heard far and wide across Brazil.
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This man tried to shut the loss from his mind.
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While this woman ponders where it all went wrong.
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Meanwhile, some fans quickly became resigned to the empty feeling of defeat.
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A country devoted to football, this loss was felt by fans of all ages.
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