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Local media reacts: Brazil 'haven't learnt anything' from 2014

Source: Xinhua| 2018-07-07 21:03:41|Editor: zh
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's media has directed sharp criticism at the national football team after their 2-1 quarterfinal defeat by Belgium, a result that dumped the World Cup favorites out of the sport's showpiece event in Russia.

Prominent Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper columnist Mauro Cezar said that lessons were not heeded from the Selecao's humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in Brazil four years ago.

He pointed to a dream team of Belgium and Brazil players selected by a panel of television experts before Friday's match, which included only three members from the European sides.

"Most Brazilians haven't learnt anything from the 7-1 defeat to Germany four years ago," Cezar wrote.

"To mock your opponent and underestimate their ability continues to be a national sport. There are sections of the media that support more than they inform. They distort the reality rather than provide an objective analysis."

The harshest comments were reserved for star forward Neymar, who scored just two goals in Brazil's five matches. The Paris Saint-Germain player was regularly accused of attempting to trick referees by play-acting during the competition, drawing widespread condemnation from fans and former players.

"Neymar will have to reflect on his tournament and try to understand why he is so disliked," SporTV presenter Marcelo Barreto said. "Of course he would like to respond by winning, but now that is not going to happen.

"He is now hated by many people. Have a look at how many times we discussed the international press taking aim at him. Is it happening because of a big injustice or do they have a point? He has to think about that."

Commentators also lambasted underperforming striker Gabriel Jesus and questioned coach Tite's decision not to give more opportunities to Roberto Firmino.

Jesus failed to score in five starts while Firmino netted in one of his rare appearances off the bench against Mexico.

"Without a single goal, Gabriel Jesus had the worst performance of a Brazil No. 9 at any World Cup," Globo Esporte said. "Alcindo in 1966 and Mirandinha in 1974 also failed to score, but played fewer matches."

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo urged the Brazilian Football Confederation to keep Tite on as the team's head coach.

"He is a sensational guy and is doing a sensational job," Ronaldo, a two-time World Cup winner with Brazil, said in his commentary for TV Globo.

"His work has to continue. In fact, his responsibility should extend to youth football. And the Brazilian league needs to adopt the changes that he is seeking."

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