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FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) presents a gift to German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the opening ceremony of the two-day 56th FIFA congress in Munich,
Germany, June 7, 2006.


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Former FIFA President Joao Havelange (L) speaks after FIFA President Sepp Blatter confers a medal on him during the opening ceremony of the two-day 56th FIFA congress in Munich, Germany, June 7, 2006.


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German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the opening ceremony of the two-day 56th FIFA congress in Munich, Germany, June 7, 2006.


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Former soccer stars and children pose on the stage after the opening of the two-day 56th FIFA congress in Munich, Germany, June 7, 2006. Germany has prepared to host the World Cup from June 9 to July 9.


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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the two-day 56th FIFA congress in Munich, Germany,
June 7, 2006.