Bjorn Kopplin of Germany celebrates his goal against Nigeria during their FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer match in Suez October 7, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Bjorn Kopplin of Germany celebrates his goal against Nigeria during their FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer match in Suez October 7, 2009.

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  1. Colombia defender Daniel Santa (L) watches as Switzerland attacker Nassim Khalifa celebrates his goal during the first semi final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup played in Lagos on November 12, 2009. Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-0 to advance into the final to meet the winner of the Nigeria versus Spain match.
  2. BOSTON - AUGUST 29: Christopher Nzewwa, a native of Nigeria and longtime Boston resident, holds a sign thanking Senator Edward Kennedy close to the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help where his funeral was taking place August 29, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Kennedy, the youngest brother of former President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, died of brain cancer on August 25.

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  1. Japan's incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter talk during a party in a Tokyo hotel on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009. The party was to celebrate Blatter's conferment of a Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in the spring.
  2. Japan's incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter hold soccer uniforms with their names printed on during a party in a Tokyo hotel on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009. The party was to celebrate Blatter's conferment of a Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in the spring.
  3. BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Aaron Hughes of Northern Ireland reads out a FIFA fairplay statement before kick off during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifier between Northern Ireland and Slovakia at Windsor Park on September 9, 2009 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  4. Football Association of Wales President Philip Pritchard, left, with FIFA President Sepp Blatter unveil a commemorative plaque as they open the new sports training facility at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel, Hensol, Wales, Wednesday Sept. 9, 2009.
  5. A FIFA 2010 World Cup coin is seen during the launch at the Soccer City stadium outside Johannesburg November 23, 2009. The South African Mint Company on Monday unveiled the Soccer City FIFA 2010 World Cup coin at the site of the stadium that is due to host the first and final matches of the tournament in June next year. The pure gold and silver 2010 celebratory coins series features three stadia, with the first being the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, the Soccer City stadium in Soweto and the Greenpoint stadium in Cape Town.
  6. Fireworks light the sky following the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final match between Brazil and Switzerland in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  7. Fireworks light the sky following the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final match between Brazil and Switzerland in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  8. Angelo Schirinzl (R) of Switzerland vies for the ball with Buru of Brazil during the final match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  9. Mo Jaeggy (L) of Switzerland vies for the ball with Benjamin of Brazil during the final match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  10. (L-R) Third placed Benjamin of Brazil, winner Dejan Stankovic of Switzerland and second placed Madjer of Portugal hold their awards for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup's best players on the podium at the end of the tournament in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  11. Betinho (R) of Brazil vies for the ball with Angelo Schirinzi of Switzerland during the final match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  12. Angelo Schirinzi of Switzerland (L) vies for the ball with Sidney of Brazil during the final match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  13. Dejan Stankovic of Switzerland (R) shoots the ball past Brazil's Bruno during the final match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  14. Brazil's beach soccer team celebrates after scoring their second goal against Switzerland during the final match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22,2009.
  15. Alan (L) of Portugal vies for the ball with Coco of Uruguay during their third place match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22, 2009.
  16. Alan (R) of Portugal vies for the ball with Coco of Uruguay during their third place match of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai November 22, 2009.

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