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It has been described as a "humiliation for the host nation" and the "biggest
shame in history" as Germany inflicted Brazil's joint heaviest ever defeat to
reach the World Cup final.
Germany were 5-0 up within 29 minutes in Belo Horizonte and their 7-1 semi-
final victory has left the Brazilian nation shell shocked along with the rest of the
football world.
Brazil newspapers have described the thrashing as "shameful" while social
media was dominated by reaction from football supporters, players and other
sportsman.
BBC Sport takes a look at how the world reacted to the biggest World Cup
semi-final defeat in history.
BBC presenter Gary Lineker reaction
"It was not just a defeat for the host nation, but a humiliation for the host
nation. It is the most extraordinary night's football I have ever witnessed and it
was a result you could never imagine in a million years.
"It's hard to know whether to give praise to the Germans or criticise the
Brazilians for their incompetence. In the opening 10 minutes, Brazil started quite
well and it was tight, but after that we saw the most astonishing 80 minutes in
World Cup history.
Highlights: Brazil 1-7 Germany
"This isn't playing against a small nation, this is Brazil, in Brazil. It's one of the
most incredible things I have witnessed. Brazil almost completely collapsed. To
concede five goals in 18 minutes in a match of this magnitude beggars belief.
"You have to give the Germans enormous credit, they played brilliant football.
They studied Brazil, their weak spots and their weaknesses defensively.
"It was a night of incredulity and you feel sorry for the Brazilian players. It was
not like they were arrogant and you felt it served them right. They lost their
heads, got out of position and made a real hash of it and the Germans
capitalised on that in true German style with great professionalism.
"It has been a long wait for Germany. Twenty-four years since their last World
Cup - and I think the wait is coming to an end."
Media reaction
Rio de Janeiro-based Lance newspaper's website describes the defeat as the
"biggest shame in history". It says O Maracanazo does not mean too much
now, it is a thing of the past.
Brazil newspapers Folha de Sao Paulo runs the headline "Historical
humiliation". They write "Brazil are again humiliated when trying to win a World
Cup at home".
"Brazil is slain by Germany and suffers the biggest defeat in their history: 7-1,"
writes Brazil news site O Globo.
Germany newspaper Bild writes "7-1 Madness. Lightning DFB team knock out
Brazil."
"Le Desastre" is printed alongside the picture of Brazil's David Luiz on the front
page of France's L'Equipe. Luiz is joining Paris St-Germain this summer.
The Daily Telegraph describes Brazil's defeat as the "greatest humiliation in
World Cup history".
The Daily Star describes Germany's win as a "slaughter".
The Daily Mirror says "humiliation and heartache as hosts Brazil are
destroyed by the Germans."
Social media reaction
United States manager and former Germany striker Jurgen Klinsmann said:
"Germany writing World Cup history today. Huge, huge compliment. So proud of
them."
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil said: "What a match! Estadio do Maracana -
great to see you again."
Germany defender Per Mertesacker said: "DIE MANNSCHAFT! I really enjoy this
moment... now let's go all in for the final."
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand said: "I hope the Brazilians don't look
for a scapegoat here... it's a team effort and they weren't good enough as a
group."
Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan said: "Sometimes the best of us succumb to
the least expected. Life teaches us every time the best are not infallible. Oh
Brazil..."
England striker Wayne Rooney said: "Toni Kroos was brilliant again today joy
to watch."
Fifa president Sepp Blatter said: "Hats off to Miroslav Klose! With 16
FifaWorldCup goals, he is the most prolific scorer in the tournament's history."
Scottish FA said: "Just a quick reminder that our first #EURO2016 qualifier is
vs #GER in Dortmund in September. Good. #naeborra."
