Liam Mackey: The day I found myself in seventh hell

Liam Mackey describes the most unforgettable football match he's attended in his career
Liam Mackey: The day I found myself in seventh hell
Sat, 16 May, 2020 - 01:01
Liam Mackey

July 08 2014: (L-R) Luiz Gustavo, Maicon, David Luiz and Julio Cesar of Brazil react after a 7-1 defeat to Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
July 08 2014: (L-R) Luiz Gustavo, Maicon, David Luiz and Julio Cesar of Brazil react after a 7-1 defeat to Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

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