Heartbroken Brazil captain David Luiz apologised to the nation on Tuesday after suffering a record 7-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Germany.
The five-times winners were thrashed by a German side who were 5-0 up in the first 29 minutes.
"Apologies to everybody, apologies to all the Brazilian people," said a tearful Luiz after the mauling in Belo Horizonte.
"I just wanted to see my people smile. We all know how important it was for me to see all of Brazil be happy, at least because of football.
"They were better than us. They prepared better. They played better.
"It's a very sad day but it's also a day from which to learn."
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar described his team's collapse as a "blackout" and the defeat as "inexplicable".
The 34-year-old former QPR number one said: "It was beautiful up to here.
"I thank the Brazilian people, and the fans are to be congratulated for all the support they gave us.
"The players are going to apologise, but Germany were strong, and we have to acknowledge that."
The 7-1 drubbing was the worst defeat ever suffered by Brazil in their 100-year history.
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