Coach remains silent on future

Kazan Arena: Brazil coach Tite left questions hanging over his future but refused to point the finger as the five-time champions crashed out of the World Cup.

Brazil had been undefeated in their last 15 games under Tite, a streak in which a resurgent Selecao had conceded only three goals.

Tite admitted it was a “bitter” defeat, but he brushed aside suggestions he could resign.

Neymar, who appeared in great form when scoring once and setting up another in a 2-0 Last 16 win over Mexico, failed to spark on the night despite testing Belgium ’keeper Thibaut Courtois at the death.

Real Madrid defender Marcelo, who was a threat to Belgium throughout summed up feelings when he said: “It was a horrible night.”

I’m not going to talk about the future, I’m not thinking about it.”

“I will do a general assessment of the match and our campaign, but I won’t be making any comments on individuals.”

“This is not very human. And we also have to look at the global context. We played a match in which we had lots of possession, a lot of opportunities, but in terms of effectiveness... Belgium managed to turn their opportunities into goals.”

“They weren’t superior to us on the pitch, but more efficient. That’s certain. It’s a heavy, bitter feeling. This was very hard for us to swallow.”

“I’m not going to say we were unlucky. Belgium have top quality players like De Bruyne, (Romelu) Lukaku, (Eden) Hazard and even (Vincent) Kompany and Courtois.” — TITE, Brazil coach