The 30-year old striker was the leading scorer for the LA Galaxy.

Sarkozy told reporters that he and Merkel want a “true European economic government” that would consist of the heads of state and government of all eurozone nations.

Europe’s economy and debt troubles have been among global investors’ main concerns over the last year and a half. Some European countries have borrowed so much that they may need help repaying debt.

Views of Obama ranged greatly. Confidence in the U.S. president was sky-high in some countries, like Germany (88 percent), but rock bottom in others, like Pakistan (8 percent).

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 to be held June 26 – July 17, 2011

This year will be a lot of first for the FIFA World Cup: It’s the first time the competition is being played on African soil; And the first time both teams will compete against each other for the World coveted Cup

The 2010 World Cup Semi-finals are set in South Africa – Uruguay vs. Netherlands on Tuesday, July 6th in Cape Town; Germany vs. Spain on Wednesday, July 7th in Durban.

Giancarlo Abete blamed Europe’s big clubs, awash with money from lucrative broadcast contracts, for failing to develop young players good enough for international football.