Brazil failed to get past Croatia to reach the semi-final following a nail-biting penalty shootout. The Neymar-inspired Seleção had thought Neymar's first half-extra-time goal was enough to secure another World Cup semifinal berth. Read also: Curtain closes on Ronaldo as Man Utd pulls plug
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