FIFA president Sepp Blatter, center, talks to the media during a press conference of the FIFA Confederations Cup soccer tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, June 26, 2009. Brazil will play the US in the final match on Sunday. From left are: Danny Jordaan, CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, Molefi Oliphant, President of the South African football association, Irvin Khoza, Chairman of the South African committee of the 2010 World Cup, Blatter, Issa Hayatou, President of the Confederation of African Football, unidentified official. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

FIFA president Sepp Blatter, center, talks to the media during a press conference of the FIFA Confederations Cup soccer tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, June 26, 2009. Brazil will play the US in the final match on Sunday. From left are: Danny Jordaan, CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, Molefi Oliphant, President of the South African football association, Irvin Khoza, Chairman of the South African committee of the 2010 World Cup, Blatter, Issa Hayatou, President of the Confederation of African Football, unidentified official.

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  1. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Brazil's Julio Cesar eyes the ball during the Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match against South Africa at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 25, 2009.
  2. Brazil's Daniel Alves celebrates after scoring a goal against South Africa during their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 25, 2009.
  3. Clint Dempsey of the U.S. scores a goal past Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar (L) as Lucio (C) watches, during the Confederations Cup final soccer match at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009.
  4. Landon Donovan (R) of the U.S. celebrates with team mate Clint Dempsey after scoring against Brazil during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009.
  5. Brazil's Lucio (L) and South Africa's Bernard Parker fight for the ball during their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 25, 2009.
  6. Brazil's captain Lucio (L) and team mates celebrate with the trophy after defeating the U.S. to win the Confederations Cup final soccer match in Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28 2009. Brazil won the match 3-2.

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