The trophy has a fascinating history. It was originally named Victory but was renamed in 1946 in honor of FIFA president Jules Rimet. The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930 and the World Cup was renamed in 1970 in honour of Brazil. In 1974, a replica trophy was presented to the Brazilian federation. The winner of each World Championship receives a gold plated replica of the trophy and each player also receives a medal. There is also a story about the Jules Rimet Cup, which was permanently awarded to Brazil in 1970. It was the first nation to win three World Championships. However, it was stolen from its display case in Rio de Janeiro in 1939. It is now believed that the trophy was sold or melted down.
The first theft of the World Cup trophy happened in 1966. It was stolen from a Westminster exhibition, but was later found wrapped in newspaper. It is safe with Fifa. The first trophy was awarded to Uruguay in 1930. It was a gold-plated sterling silver sculpture created by French sculptor Abel Lafleur. The first trophy cup was named after the Greek goddess of victory, Nike. The trophy was renamed in 1946 in honor of the man who voted to create the first World Championship. He passed away in 1956. In the meantime, the Jules Rimet trophy has been in private hands ever since.
In 1983, the Brazilian team's Jules Rimet trophy was stolen. In the aftermath, the gold-plated sterling silver object was believed to have been melted down and sold. The South Africans eventually defeated the host country and were eliminated from the tournament. Today, the trophy is regarded as the world's most famous sporting event. The event is watched by over a billion people every four years. The trophy itself weighs approximately six kilograms and is made of solid 18-karat gold.
The World Cup trophy stands 14.5 inches tall and is made of 18-karat gold. Its shape resembles two athletes raising their arms in victory. The World's most watched sporting event is the World Cup, with over a billion people watching it every four years. The first World's Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, but the World War interrupted the tournament in 1942 and 1946.
The most famous trophy is the one awarded to the winning team in the final match. The trophy is the most widely recognizable piece of art in the world. The World Cup trophy is the most popular item in the entire world and is a symbol of the sport. Its beauty is not just its shape, it also contains valuable information. For example, the trophy has been stolen twice in the last century. The original trophy was stolen in 1983, but a replica of it was made in Italy. It is worth approximately 6,000 pounds.
