Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (2nd L) watches FIFA president Sepp Blatter (2nd R) kick a ball during the opening ceremony of the Palestinian women's soccer league in the West Bank city of Ramallah October 26, 2008. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (2nd L) watches FIFA president Sepp Blatter (2nd R) kick a ball during the opening ceremony of the Palestinian women's soccer league in the West Bank city of Ramallah October 26, 2008.

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  1. Palestinian men carry posters of late leader Yasser Arafat, right, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, as they demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians held in Israeli jails, calling for their release during a march organized by the PLO, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, July 3, 2009.
  2. Two Palestinians wearing masks representing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, and Head of Gaza's Hamas government Ismail Haniyeh, left, wave as they ride a car during a demonstration calling for Palestinian unity, in Gaza City, Wednesday, July, 1, 2009. A sign in Arabic reads "Block 3, Presidential car". Palestinians said Tuesday the rival Hamas and Fatah movements ended their latest round of reconciliation talks in Cairo without reaching a deal.
  3. Two Palestinians wearing masks representing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, and Head of Gaza's Hamas government Ismail Haniyeh, raise their hands as they stand together during a demonstration calling for Palestinian unity, in Gaza City, Wednesday, July, 1, 2009. Palestinians said Tuesday the rival Hamas and Fatah movements ended their latest round of reconciliation talks in Cairo without reaching a deal.
  4. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) arrives at a hotel with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faysal Miqdada after a meeting with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus June 20,2009.
  5. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) arrives at a hotel with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad after a meeting with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus June 20,2009.
  6. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas (R) is accompanied by Syrian deputy foreign minister, Faisal Meqdad, upon his arrival at a hotel in Damascus following his meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on June 20, 2009. Abbas is on an official visit to Syria.
  7. Brazil's captain Lucio (L) holds the FIFA fair play trophy as he celebrates 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.
  8. South African President Jacob Zuma, left, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter, center, are seen before the start of the Confederations Cup final soccer match between the US and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
  9. South African President Jacob Zuma, left, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter are seen before the start of the Confederations Cup final soccer match between the US and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
  10. South African President Jacob Zuma, left, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter, right, are seen before the start of the Confederations Cup final soccer match between the US and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
  11. Spain's Sergio Ramos, left, shakes hands with FIFA president Sepp Blatter, right, during the Confederations Cup third-place award ceremony, after Spain defeated South Africa 3-2, at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
  12. Spain's Sergio Ramos, left, speaks with FIFA president Sepp Blatter, second from left, during their Confederations Cup third-place award ceremony after defeating South Africa 3-2, at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
  13. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, speaks while along side World Cup organising committee CEO Danny Jordaan during a Confederations Cup 2009 media press conference at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 29, 2009.
  14. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) talks to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam during the AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur May 8, 2009. Asia's soccer chiefs go to the polls on Friday against a backdrop of acrimony, distrust and bitter brawling which has plunged the football-mad region into uncharted waters.
  15. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, chat with Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed bin Hammamat during the 23rd AFC Congress at a hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, May 8, 2009.
  16. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, is greeted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed bin Hammam upon arrival at the 23rd AFC Congress Gala Dinner at a hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Top members of Asia's main football association made a last-ditch attempt Thursday to resolve a bitter election dispute that is threatening to break up the organization. The executive committee of the 46-nation Asian Football Federation held an emergency meeting to decide if five member countries have the right to vote in an election to choose Asia's representative in FIFA's executive committee.

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