Gimenez was reduced to tears... during the game

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Gimenez couldn't hold back the tears. Screenshot/Cuatro

Being knocked out of the World Cup must be difficult to take, just as Uruguay's Joe Maria Gimenez, who broke down in tears before the full-time whistled had sounded in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday as the South Americans saw their impressive run in the tournament end at the hands of France.

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Playoffs. Quarter-finals

With 88 minutes gone in the World Cup quarter-final between the two teams Uruguay set up to defend a free-kick, however, what was notable was Gimenez's emotions as he could be seen openly weeping whilst the game went on.

Having given his all for his country, only for it to end in disappointment, the Atletico Madrid man did not hold back.

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It was a heartbreaking image as the imposing centre-back wept whilst forming a wall.

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The game continued for a few minutes more until Uruguay's defeat and exit was confirmed, with Gimenez's emotions mirroring those of an entire country.

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