OC president Steffi Jones is supported by FIFA Women’s World Cup ambassadors Sandra Minnert, Renate Lingor and Britta Carlson, three of the biggest personalities in German women’s football.

The ambassadors are the living embodiment of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011, joining president Steffi Jones to give the tournament its human face. They are promoters and publicists for the event in a broad spectrum of roles, from photo shoots with the German national team via appearances in image films to representing the German FA (DFB) at the launch of new playing facilities.

After 147 appearances and 16 goals for Germany in 15 years, Sandra Minnert announced her international retirement on 1 November 2007. The former world-class defender was unveiled as a FIFA Women’s World Cup ambassador at the ceremonial opening of the OC office on 25 January.

Gifted FFC Frankfurt midfielder Renate Lingor, nicknamed Idgie by her team-mates, is a another member of the exclusive “Top 100" club of Germany internationals, and featured together with Minnert in the 2003 and 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning squads.

Alongside her duties as a FIFA Women’s World Cup ambassador, former international and VfL Wolfsburg captain Britta Carlson remains active in the game as the Wolves’ assistant coach.