We tried, but we are slipping - Neymar

Brazil star Neymar says his team strove hard for World Cup glory, but other countries have moved ahead of it and it must catch up.

In an exclusive interview with TV station Globo on Sunday, the 22-year-old said he and the team deserved at best seven out of 10 for its showing.

Brazil's campaign came to a shattering conclusion when the host saw Germany crush it 7-1 in a lopsided semifinal.