Sochi — Brazil’s inability to keep their emotions in check contributed to their spectacular implosion at the 2014 World Cup, so the worry is that once again the pressure might prove too much for the "Selecao" in Russia. The enduring image of the 2-0 win over Costa Rica that kick-started their campaign in St Petersburg last Friday was Neymar’s tears at full-time, after he scored the winning goal. The world’s most expensive player is carrying the weight of the nation on his shoulders, and only recently returned from three months out after a foot operation. However, seeing Neymar cry also brought back memories of Brazil’s unravelling as hosts four years ago. Then, Thiago Silva and Neymar were among the players who memorably broke down in tears at the end of their penalty shoot-out win over Chile. 'Crybabies' At the time, some sections of the media labelled the team crybabies, and 1970 World Cup-winning captain Carlos Alberto accused them of not being mentally tough enough. Meanwhile, c...
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