Hashpower7113: BRAZIL HUMILIATION VIRALS: ANGELA MERKEL AS CHRIST THE REDEEMER

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

BRAZIL HUMILIATION VIRALS: ANGELA MERKEL AS CHRIST THE REDEEMER

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It was a matter of minutes before the internet was overloaded with viral images mocking Brazil for their 7-1 defeat to Germany.

Doh! Brazil defender David Luiz was heart-broken after the crushing defeat

Bright lights: Christ the Redeemer is illuminated in the colours of the German flag

Orange crush: Brazil were completely outplayed by their German opponents

Rainforest: This viral paid tribute to Germany keeper Manuel Neuer, who had a quiet evening

Mocked up: The blue disc on the Brazilian flag was changed into several balls in the back of a net

In tune: The lyrics of 'Stop in the Name of Love' were adapted to the name of Germany boss Joachim Low

Flag wars: Some supporters took the time out to create a display using the German and Brazilian flags

Jumping ship: Brazilian legend Pele has
been one of the faces of this year's tournament

Heartbreak: Internet virals have been a theme of the World Cup ever since Luis Suarez's biting incident

Head in hands: Christ the Redeemer has been photo-shopped to create some of the most entertaining virals

Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, is normally seen as an image of hope - but the famous landmark was quickly photo-shopped at the expense of the defeated host nation, following their semi-final humiliation.
Here are some of the best images from across the web...