Brazilian midfielder Marta (R) holds the FIFA women's world footballer of the year 2008 award she received from the hands of German football legend Franz Beckenbauer (L) during a ceremony on January 12, 2009 in Zurich. Marta was unveiled as women's footballer of the year for 2008, for the third year running. Marta delivered an outstanding performance at the women's Olympic football tournament in Beijing 2008, and equalled the record set by Birgit Prinz by claiming her third consecutive title. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI