Modern football originated in England, although it is very popular all over the world. Due to the development of football, international competitions have also appeared. 1896, when the first modern Olympic Games was held in Greece, football was listed as an official event. Denmark beat Greece 9-0 and became the first football champion in the Olympic Games. Because professional athletes are not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games, by 1928 (the ninth Olympic Games), the football match could not last.
1928 After the Olympic Games, FIFA held a representative meeting and unanimously adopted the resolution to hold the World Football Championship every four years. This has played a positive role in promoting the further development and improvement of world football. At first, this new football game was called "World Football Championship". 1956, FIFA decided to change its name to "Rimet Cup" at its meeting in Luxemburg. This is in recognition of Rimet, a Frenchman and former FIFA president, for his achievements in football. Rimet has been the president of FIFA for 33 years (192 1- 1954), and is the initiator and organizer of the World Football Championship. Later, it was suggested that the two names be linked, called "World Football Championship-Rimet Cup". Therefore, at the Helsinki meeting, it was decided to change its name to "World Football Championship-Rimet Cup" or "World Cup" for short.
The trophy of the World Cup is 1928. FIFA's prize specially made for the winner was cast by Friel, a famous Parisian jewelry technician. Its model is Nikai, the legendary Greek goddess of victory. She was wearing an ancient Roman tunic, with her arms straight and a big cup in her hand. The statue, made of pure gold, weighs1800g and is 30cm high, and stands on a marble pedestal. This cup is a mobile prize. Whoever wins the championship can keep the gold cup for four years and return it to FIFA before the next World Cup, so that it can be awarded to the new world champion. There is also an additional rule: whoever wins the world championship three times in a row will always win the second cup.
Jules Rimet Cup
The "Rimet Golden Cup" is 35cm high and weighs about 3.8kg. The statue is made of pure silver with a gold-plated exterior and a blue base made of lapis lazuli below. The four sides of the base are inlaid with a gold medal engraved with the names of the nine previous World Cup champions.
"Rimet Golden Cup" has a legendary and bumpy experience. During World War II, Otto Barassi, vice-president of FIFA, kept it in a shoe box under the bed during the whole war to prevent it from falling into the hands of the occupying forces. Then at 1966, the Jinbei suddenly disappeared when it was exhibited in Britain, and was later found buried under a tree. It was found by a dog named Kimchi. Finally, it was stolen at 1983, this time in Rio de Janeiro. It is said that it was finally melted by thieves. What you can see now is only a replica made by the Brazilian Football Association, the owner of the Golden Cup.
1970 Uruguay, Italy and Brazil won the 9th World Cup twice. Therefore, everyone has a chance to occupy the second cup forever. As a result, Brazil won the first place and occupied the trophy.
To this end, FIFA has to prepare a new trophy for the next champion. 1971may, FIFA held a new cup judging meeting. After reviewing 53 schemes, we decided to adopt the design scheme of Gazania, Italy-the design scheme of two giants holding the earth high with their hands. This figure symbolizes the strength and scale of sports. The new World Cup is named "FIFA World Cup". This cup is 36 centimeters high and weighs 5 kilograms, which was worth 20 thousand dollars at that time. 1974 In the 10 World Cup, West Germany won the new cup as a champion for the first time. This time, FIFA stipulates that the new cup is a mobile prize, and no matter which team wins many championships, it can't occupy this cup.
Hercules cup