German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) smiles during a reception in Berlin, July 9, 2006. German President Horst Koehler invited several presidents and prime ministers to take part at a reception before the final of the World Cup 2006 tournament Italy against France later on Sunday. The picture shows: (L-R): former U.S. Foreign Minister Henry Kissinger, FIFA President Sepp Blatter, Chancellor Merkel, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.