PHOTO: Anger, sadness and misery consume Brazilians following semifinal thrashing
Eddie Keogh / REUTERS
Brazil losing the semifinal match against Germany was already a scenario the host nation would struggle with, but few could control their emotions after the side suffered their worst loss in their history at a World Cup.
Here's a collection of the reactions from those involved and the fans who witnessed a football tragedy of unparalleled proportions.
Deep down, everybody in Brazil probably felt like the guy in the last picture.

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I think this #BRA fan has suitably expressed how he feels tonight: #BRAvsGER #WorldCup http://t.co/gPgUjdxTRD pic.twitter.com/tZaa18dTvX
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 8, 2014
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