In the most unexpected turn of events, Brazil have crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after losing to last edition finalists, Croatia via penalties in the quarterfinal stage....CONTINUE READING
Although Croatia are a very good team, many expected the Brazilians to win this match and book a place in the semifinal of the tournament, but football can be unpredictable at times.Readmore
The star of the Brazilian team, Neymar Jr thought he had won the game when he scored a brilliant goal in the dying minutes of the first half of extra time.
But Croatia stayed calm, fought their way back and scored an equaliser late in the second half of extra time before breaking Brazilian hearts in the penalty shootout.
At full time, with many of the Brazilian players crying, including Neymar, Leo, the son of Ivan Perisic sought Neymar Jr out to console the Brazil number 10.
The sportsmanship and maturity from this young boy is what we need to see more of in football. Despite his dad and nation winning the match, Leo thought to console Neymar who was very heartbroken.
Brazil, many people’s favourites to win the World Cup are now out of the tournament and Croatia will be playing the winners of Netherlands vs Argentina in the semifinal on Tuesday.
