November 7, 2024

More World Cup heartbreak for Neymar and Brazil! Antony & Rodrygo break down in tears after Croatia progress on penalties

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Neymar Brazil Croatia World Cup 2022 © Getty Neymar Brazil Croatia World Cup 2022

  • Neymar opened scoring in extra-time
  • Petkovic netted 116th-minute equaliser
  • Marquinhos hits post with penalty, sending Croatia through
  • WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar’s quest for a World Cup goes on as his Brazil side came up short against a stubborn Croatia side that find themselves in their second consecutive World Cup semi-final. Rodrygo, who saw his penalty saved by Dominik Livakovic, and Manchester United’s Antony were just a couple of Brazilian players who broke down in tears as those in red and white sprinted off in celebration.

    Antony Brazil Croatia 2022 World Cup

    Antony Brazil Croatia 2022 World Cup

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE: Many tipped Brazil to go all the way but, again, they fall short at the quarter-final just as they did in both 2018 and 2014. By the time the next World Cup rolls around in four years time, the Brazilians’ wait for a sixth World Cup will have spanned 24 years.

    Rodrygo Brazil Croatia World Cup 2022 © Getty Rodrygo Brazil Croatia World Cup 2022

    WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL? Tite will have to do some work to rejuvenate this squad who will no doubt be down after what they will feel to be a premature exit. However, the next major tournament isn’t too far away with the Copa America in 2024 presenting Brazil a chance to bounce back from another World Cup disappointment.

    Livakovic Brazil Croatia World Cup 2022 © Getty Livakovic Brazil Croatia World Cup 2022

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