FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Jacob Zuma, the President of the Republic of South Africa, have highlighted the FIFA World Cup's positive impact in a warm exchange of letters.

FIFA.com takes a closer look at some of the hottest young properties unearthed at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Never out of the news, Paul the octopus held the FIFA World Cup's only 100 per cent record and has become one of the tournament's most sought-after stars.

Amid the feverish post-match celebrations of Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands, world famous operatic tenor Placido Domingo made time for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com.

South American football has resumed business, with the countdown to Brazil 2014 already under way and plenty of activity on the domestic and international scenes.

FIFA.com takes a look at the European continent, as many countries count down to the start of their new seasons and international coaches look to wipe the slate clean.

David Beckham has revealed he has no ambition of becoming a manager. The 35-year-old has also discussed his recovery from injury and England's failure in South Africa.

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?