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A Brazil fan cries as she watches the 2014 World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany at a fan area in Brasilia. Germany scored five goals in 18 astonishing first-half minutes on their way to a 7-1 semi-final mauling of Brazil on Tuesday.

For Brazilians, a huge loss caps a costly and disappointing World Cup

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Brazil lost big during Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final against Germany. It’s only a game — but for Brazilians it took on much greater meaning, both personal and political. Brazil lost big during Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final against Germany. It’s only a game — but for Brazilians it took on much greater meaning, both personal and political.