As a young boy, he helped his father, who worked on a sugar farm and also managed a store that sold food.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

One dissenting voice is Libya's Geneva lawyer, Charles Poncet, who says he is very happy that Bern and Tripoli have managed to overcome their differences.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

Those who have managed to get hold of tickets have no doubts it will be an unforgettable match, like this Spanish fan who has high hopes his team will win.

VOA: standard.2009.05.26