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World Cup | Semi-Finals
Jul 8, 2014 at 9pm UK
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Dunga: 'Brazil still scarred by Germany obliteration'
Brazil coach Dunga says that his charges remain scarred by their 7-1 defeat to Germany at the World Cup in 2014.
Jul 9, 01:00
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger labels Brazil's semi-final display as "horrendous"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger describes Brazil's tactics in the semi-final against Germany as "absolutely horrendous".
Jul 12, 18:43
Manuel Neuer: 'Germany struggled with nerves against Brazil'
Manuel Neuer admits that Germany's players were full of nerves prior to the World Cup thrashing of Brazil.
Jul 10, 19:41
Luiz Felipe Scolari remains puzzled over Brazil loss
Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari admits that he still cannot work out how his side managed to lose 7-1 to Germany on Tuesday.
Jul 10, 16:53
Brazil's Fernandinho apologises for heavy defeat
Brazil midfielder Fernandinho apologises to supporters of Brazil's national team following the heavy 7-1 defeat against Germany on Tuesday night.
Jul 10, 07:11
Fernandinho shocked by "unbelievable" loss
Fernandinho admits that he finds it impossible to explain how Brazil were beaten 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-final.
Jul 10, 02:58
Thomas Muller hails "special" victory
Thomas Muller says that Germany must focus on the World Cup final and forget about their 7-1 win against Brazil.
Jul 10, 00:20
Per Mertesacker: 'Germany win was the best of my career'
Per Mertesacker says that Germany's 7-1 win against Brazil was "crazy to watch" and the best result of his career.
Jul 10, 00:04
Zico "livid" at Brazil defeat
Zico expresses his anger after seeing Brazil suffer the worst defeat in their history against Germany.
Jul 9, 23:14
Germany forward Thomas Muller "felt sorry" for Brazil during Belo Horizonte rout
Germany forward Thomas Muller says that he "felt sorry" for Brazil during last night's historic World Cup semi-final annihilation.
Jul 9, 19:33
Manuel Neuer calls for Germany calm ahead of World Cup final
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer insists that they must "start again" despite their historic 7-1 victory over Brazil.
Jul 9, 17:57
Brazil's Luiz Felipe Scolari to step down?
Reports in Brazil gather pace that Luiz Felipe Scolari will leave his role as head coach at the weekend.
Jul 9, 15:45
Diego Maradona: Brazil "gave an extremely poor image"
Diego Maradona accuses the Brazilian players of giving "an extremely poor image" during their 7-1 loss to Germany.
Jul 9, 15:15
Malaysian politician sparks controversy with Hitler tweet after Germany triumph
Malaysian politician Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin defends tweeting his support for Adolf Hitler after Germany thrash Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 9, 14:58
Pele eyes Brazil glory in Russia
Pele is confident that Brazil will be successful at the World Cup in Russia following their heavy defeat to Germany.
Jul 9, 14:56
Oliver Khan: "Brazil collectively imploded"
Oliver Khan believes that Brazil's naive tactics were a major contributing factor behind their 7-1 loss to Germany.
Jul 9, 14:16
Willian: 'I can't explain Brazil defeat'
Brazil forward Willian admits that it is a struggle to explain the team's World Cup semi-final thrashing by Germany.
Jul 9, 13:49
Bus 'set alight in Sao Paulo after Brazil's World Cup exit'
A bus is reportedly set on fire in Sao Paulo after Brazil crash out of the World Cup, but trouble is minimal, despite riot police lining the streets.
Jul 9, 13:26
Rio Ferdinand: 'Brazil players may never recover'
Rio Ferdinand questions whether Brazil's players will be able to recover from their humiliation by Germany at the World Cup.
Jul 9, 13:20
Piers Morgan loses £5,000 World Cup bet to Queens Park Rangers' Joey Barton
Piers Morgan loses a £5,000 charity bet to Joey Barton after the Queens Park Rangers midfielder correctly predicted Germany's victory over Brazil at the World Cup.
Jul 9, 13:06
Dietmar Hamann hails Germany "masterclass"
Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann believes that the team's 7-1 triumph over Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals was a footballing "masterclass".
Jul 9, 13:04
Brazil thrashing most-discussed sports game ever on Twitter
Brazil's shock heavy defeat to Germany at the World Cup sparks 35.6 million tweets, making it the most-discussed sports game ever on Twitter.
Jul 9, 12:21
Toni Kroos: 'Germany were outstanding'
Germany's Toni Kroos believes that Tuesday's 7-1 blitz of Brazil was the best team performance that he has been a part of at international level.
Jul 9, 11:48
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'It's the worst day of my life'
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that his side's World Cup semi-final thrashing by Germany was the worst day of his life.
Jul 9, 11:30
Joachim Low delighted for record-breaking Miroslav Klose
Germany coach Joachim Low describes Miroslav Klose becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as an "outstanding achievement".
Jul 9, 11:18
Thomas Muller hails "indescribable" semi-final win
Germany forward Thomas Muller claims that his team's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals is "indescribable".
Jul 9, 11:10
Gary Neville hails Germany's 'brilliant football lesson' against Brazil
Gary Neville believes that Germany taught Brazil a "lesson" in decisive play in their emphatic 7-1 victory in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
Jul 9, 10:16
Jose Mourinho: 'Don't blame David Luiz for Brazil's World Cup exit'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that it would be unfair to single out David Luiz for blame following Brazil's humiliating semi-final defeat to Germany at the World Cup.
Jul 9, 09:59
Fernandinho laments Brazil's "harsh" World Cup exit
Fernandinho laments Brazil's "harsh" semi-final defeat to Germany after the hosts crashed out of the World Cup in a 7-1 loss.
Jul 9, 09:33
Fred: 'We will never forget defeat'
Brazil striker Fred admits that Tuesday's 7-1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup semi-finals is the worst defeat that he has suffered during his career.
Jul 9, 06:46
Wolfgang Niersbach congratulates Germany for "historic" victory
Wolfgang Niersbach, president of the German Football Association, congratulates Joachim Low for a historic win over Brazil.
Jul 9, 02:39
Mats Hummels calls for Germany World Cup final focus
Mats Hummels urges his Germany teammates to quickly focus their attention on Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 9, 01:47
Toni Kroos "convinced" Germany will win World Cup
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos is "convinced" that they will win the World Cup on Sunday after humbling hosts Brazil 7-1 on their way to reaching the final.
Jul 9, 01:44
Julio Cesar: Brazil World Cup defeat "inexplicable"
Brazil's 7-1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup semi-final was "inexplicable", according to Julio Cesar.
Jul 9, 01:35
Joachim Low: 'Brazil cracked up during first half'
Germany's players had realised that Brazil were "cracking up" during the first half of their 7-1 win over the host nation, according to coach Joachim Low.
Jul 9, 01:16
Thomas Muller: "We can't run away with ourselves"
Thomas Muller calls on Germany's players not to get carried away by their thumping victory over Brazil.
Jul 9, 00:58
Alan Hansen: 'Brazil defeat is low point'
Brazil's 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany was their lowest point in 50 years, according to Alan Hansen.
Jul 9, 00:41
Juninho: 'Some Brazil players won't be back'
Several of Brazil's playing squad may have played their last game at international level, according to former Selecao midfielder Juninho.
Jul 9, 00:24
Luiz Felipe Scolari takes blame for Brazil World Cup defeat
Luiz Felipe Scolari claims that he is responsible for Brazil's 7-1 defeat to Germany.
Jul 9, 00:07
David Luiz says sorry to Brazilian fans
David Luiz apologises to Brazilian fans for his team's display in their thumping World Cup semi-final defeat to Germany.
Jul 8, 23:41
Miroslav Klose breaks World Cup goalscoring record
Miroslav Klose breaks the World Cup goalscoring record, netting his 16th goal in the tournament's semi-final against Brazil.
Jul 8, 21:52
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole looks at who impressed and who didn't during Germany's incredible 7-1 annihilation of Brazil in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects one of the most incredible results in football history as Germany thrash hosts Brazil 7-1 to reach the World Cup final.
Match Report
Germany thrash Brazil 7-1 on a shocking night in Belo Horizonte as the hosts crumble in the World Cup semi-final.
Live Commentary
Relive one of the most remarkable results in football history as Germany thrash host nation Brazil 7-1 to reach the World Cup final.
HT Report
Germany shock Brazil in the first half of their World Cup semi-final to lead the hosts 5-0 in Belo Horizonte.
Team News
Bernard replaces injured star Neymar in one of three Brazil changes for the World Cup semi-final against Germany.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to the World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany in Belo Horizonte.
Head to Head
Jun 30, 2002 12pm
May 27, 1934 3pm
Round of 16
Germany
5-2
Brazil
Kobierski (25'), Siffling (49'), Conen (66', 70', 87')
Voorhoof (29', 43')
Form Guide
Build-up
Fabio da Silva confident of Brazil progression
Fabio da Silva believes that Brazil have what it takes to overcome Germany at the semi-final stage of the World Cup.
Jul 8, 15:47
Jerome Boateng: 'Revenge not on German minds'
Jerome Boateng says that Germany will not be gunning for "revenge" when they take on Brazil tonight.
Jul 8, 15:33
Brazil vs. Germany: The previous World Cup meeting
Sports Mole looks back on the one and only previous time that Brazil and Germany have faced each other at the World Cup.
Jul 8, 14:16
Mats Hummels expecting 'toughest challenge' against Brazil
Germany defender Mats Hummels describes beating Brazil on their home turf as "one of the toughest challenges in world football".
Jul 8, 13:52
Sami Khedira: 'Germany desperate for World Cup glory'
Sami Khedira claims that he and his Germany teammates are "desperate" to win the World Cup.
Jul 8, 13:37
Hulk: 'David Luiz is the best'
Brazil forward Hulk gives his support to stand-in captain David Luiz ahead of the team's World Cup semi-final showdown with Germany.
Jul 8, 12:04
Jerome Boateng: 'Whole stadium will be against Germany'
Germany defender Jerome Boateng believes that the "whole stadium" will be against his team when they play hosts Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 8, 11:07
Jamie Carragher: 'Dante, David Luiz need to be outstanding for Brazil'
Jamie Carragher believes that Dante and David Luiz need to be "outstanding" for Brazil against Germany in tonight's World Cup semi-final.
Jul 8, 06:44
Luiz Felipe Scolari: "Neymar has done his share"
Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that Neymar has "done his share" in helping them to the last four and hopes that they can win the World Cup for their injured talisman.
Jul 8, 00:30
Juninho tips Brazil to defeat Germany in World Cup semi-final
Former Middlesbrough star Juninho backs Brazil to reach the World Cup final.
Jul 7, 20:54
Brazil winger Willian: 'Don't compare me to Neymar'
Brazil midfielder Willian insists that his style of play cannot be compared to Neymar's.
Jul 7, 20:05
Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger praises Brazil coaching setup
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger inists that he has respect for Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari and his assistant Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Jul 7, 19:52
Germany boss Joachim Low: 'Brazil are favourites'
Germany manager Joachim Low admits that his side will be the underdogs against Brazil.
Jul 7, 19:33
Germany coach Joachim Low excited by "special" semi-final against Brazil
Germany coach Joachim Low expresses his excitement ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against host nation Brazil.
Jul 7, 18:38
Dietmar Hamann: 'Brazil must prove themselves without Neymar'
Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann believes that Neymar's World Cup-ending injury will force Brazil to prove that they are not just a one-man team.
Jul 7, 17:56
Thiago Silva yellow card upheld
Brazil fail with their appeal to overturn captain Thiago Silva's recent yellow card against Colombia.
Jul 7, 17:13
David Luiz ready to captain Brazil against Germany
David Luiz insists that he is ready to captain Brazil for their World Cup semi-final against Germany.
Jul 7, 16:23
Dietmar Hamann: 'Germany can get better'
Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes that the current team can play better at the World Cup.
Jul 7, 16:08
David Luiz praises "great" Germany
Brazil defender David Luiz praises Germany ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte.
Jul 7, 15:26
Joachim Low sorry for Neymar injury
Germany coach Joachim Low wishes Neymar a speedy recovery following the news that Brazil's talisman will sit out the rest of the World Cup through injury.
Jul 7, 15:14
Joachim Low: 'Germany will give Brazil a fight'
Germany coach Joachim Low promises Brazil that his team will give them a fight when they meet in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 7, 15:06
Joachim Low: 'Brazil have little flair'
Germany coach Joachim Low claims that the current Brazil side lacks the flair that has traditionally been associated with their national team.
Jul 7, 09:25
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Brazil are still a threat even without Neymar'
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger believes that his side still face a massive challenge to defeat Brazil in their semi-final clash despite the absence of Neymar.
Jul 7, 05:51
Per Mertesacker: 'Germany need World Cup trophy win'
Germany defender Per Mertesacker is adamant that his side need to end their 24-year World Cup trophy drought and seize their chance to win the tournament.
Jul 7, 04:31
Ronaldo: 'Luiz Felipe Scolari will use every weapon'
Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that Luiz Felipe Scolari will have a plan to cope with the loss of Neymar in his side's World Cup semi-final clash with Germany on Tuesday.
Jul 7, 02:13
Jamie Redknapp: 'Brazil are in for a tough ride against Germany'
Jamie Redknapp believes that Brazil will struggle against Germany when the two teams meet in the World Cup semi-final.
Jul 7, 01:32
Sami Khedira plays down Neymar absence
Sami Khedira has insisted that Brazil can still field a "super team" against Germany, despite the absence of Neymar.
Jul 6, 22:01
Bernard: 'Brazil will overcome Neymar loss'
Bernard admits that losing Neymar to injury is a "big loss" but claims that Brazil can still prosper in his absence.
Jul 6, 21:08
Willian: 'Germany win hard without Neymar'
Willian concedes that Brazil will find it tough to reach the World Cup final without Neymar at their disposal ahead of Tuesday's clash with Germany.
Jul 6, 20:27
Oliver Kahn: 'Manuel Neuer is the best in the world'
Germany legend Oliver Kahn says that there is no better goalkeeper in world football than Manuel Neuer.
Jul 6, 19:55
Willian plays down injury fears
Brazil forward Willian allays fears over his fitness by stating that he is "feeling great" ahead of Tuesday's clash with Germany.
Jul 6, 19:41
Bastian Schweinsteiger blasts Brazil physicality
Bastian Schweinsteiger accuses Brazil of tackling "over the limit" in Friday's World Cup win against Colombia.
Jul 6, 19:26
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Neymar injury will inspire Brazil'
Bastian Schweinsteiger says that Brazil will become more united following news that star player Neymar will miss the remainder of the World Cup.
Jul 6, 18:31
