"The FIFA World Cup is a competition staged on a scale
of massive proportions and it is abundantly clear that this could
not be achieved - and with such success -- without the support of
our commercial partners. It is FIFA's stated mission to not
only develop the game, but also to touch the world and build a
better future through our various development programmes and
humanitarian initiatives. Our sponsors are integral to making this
pledge a reality."
Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA President
