The Rise and Fall of Football in Brazil

Once upon a time, in Brazil; there were a group of people that were watching the FIFA world cup finals between Brazil and Germany; some hours later this group was on street having fun, and screaming loudly along the street: -- We are the champions, we won the FIFA 2002 world cup.

-- I was a child and I remember fairly well how magic it was. In Brazil during the world cup we've the habit of painting the streets, making barbecue in the weekends, and celebrate as much as we can. Nonetheless, since 2002 it has changed. Nowadays our football/soccer is remembered as a shame; we hosted the FIFA world cup in 2014, and we suffered a huge lost, honestly I've learned the real meaning of "annihilated". Brazil was annihilated in its own home. Oh home sweet home, Germany scored seven times. I'll never forget the day that Brazilian football was buried, received its biggest lost. Brazil 1 Germany 7! That's all. Do I need to say something more?

Last but not least, Brazilian citizens have another tradition or culture, we get over anything! We're still proud, 5 stars (championships) are in our uniform. It's still the only one team that won 5 times. Fellows from the entire world, get ready because a new Brazilian team is coming, we fall and now we are arising! See you on Russia 2018!

Question: For you, what happened with Brazil? Is it still the best team in the world? What's your favorite team?