Spanish giants Barcelona have confirmed that Mexico captain Rafael Marquez will leave the club by mutual agreement, paving the way for his possible move to the United States.

President Joseph S. Blatter called Germany 2010 a "successful dress rehearsal" for the FIFA Women's World Cup next year and hailed the global development of the women's game.

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has admitted that LA Galaxy's David Beckham is unlikely to return to the San Siro for another loan spell.

She is already a fixture in the German senior team but a place in the final of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2010 is an extra-special occasion for Kim Kulig.