Germany will be the benchmark for the World Cup. I can say without a doubt the level of cooperation is without comparison.

There is no doubt that France supports an agreed position on close accord with Britain and Germany in the EU-3 group.

I am delighted that we now know we will be taking part in the World Cup in Germany next year,

The 23 referees who will be in action in Germany are currently the best match officials in the world. That is the way it has to be as they will have a crucial role to play in this tournament and great demands will be placed on them.

With this, Germany will once again be world champion in exports, and foreign trade will again make a substantial contribution to the economy.

The 23 referees who will be in action in Germany are currently the best match officials in the world.