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‘You did us proud’: Mexico praised after World Cup adventure ends with defeat to Brazil
Mexico’s run at Russia 2018 has come to an end after goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino’s secured the South American side’s place in the last eight with a 2-0 win inside the Samara Arena.
Five-times winners Brazil have done their part in setting up a tantalizing quarter final clash with Belgium as Neymar’s 57th international goal and a late strike from Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino eased them into the latter stages of a competition in which they must be considered among the favorites to win.
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Football fans have been quick to praise the impact made by the Mexican side in the tournament, whose fans have been among the most flamboyant of all the supporters across Russia this summer.
Neymar, meanwhile, has taken the brunt of the criticism for what many fans saw as unsportsmanlike play-acting during the game.
The four stages of our 2018 World Cup journey🇲🇽 @miseleccionmx #GERMEX #KORMEX #SWEMEX #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/aZ4KiCT0DV
— eddie (@eduardoesparza0) July 2, 2018
Congrats to Mexico on a valiant World Cup run, including an opening stunner against Germany. You did North American and CONCACAF football proud. #BRAMEX
— Bryan Behar (@bryanbehar) July 2, 2018
We might of lost but we have a carne asada with the South Koreans at 5 so there's no time to be sad#BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/3uI7cDoXCi
— Presidente Namjuan | 🇲🇽 (@jinsdinonugget) July 2, 2018
Brazilians are dabbing now ehn, Can we say they are in the past? #BRAMEX #WordCup2018 pic.twitter.com/fUl5f7w6CW
— OMO AJE ⚓️ (@timatipo231) July 2, 2018
MESSI FAILS RONALDO FAILS NEYMAR SUCCEEDS 😎 G.O.A.T #BRA #BRAMEX #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ATLhj4vQI1
— Jebin 👊👊🔪🔪 (@jebin_smarty) July 2, 2018
Raise your hand if you've been personally victimized by the Brazil team throwing themselves to the ground and getting fouls called for it. #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/J28vAmlUqL
— Rachel Molina (@rachelroo_13) July 2, 2018
CONGRATULATIONS México on a beautiful world cup campaign. You won many hearts with great football and entertaining football. This is the positive side of some good thing coming for Mexico. GREAT TEAM! #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/gRER5TnMoi
— KroosT8 (@KroosT8) July 2, 2018