The FIFA World Cup is one of the most prestigious sporting competitions. where 32+ nations compete to win the golden trophy. Lets see 10 most interesting facts about it.
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The journey of FIFA World Cup trophy can be divided into the two parts. One is 1930 to 1970 & Another is 1974 to present.
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Lets SEE First 1930 to 1970 edition -This edition of trophy named as "THE JULES RIMET TROPHY"The height of this trophy was 35 cm and weight was 3.8 kg.
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This edition of trophy named as "THE JULES RIMET TROPHY" introduced at the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 . It was made of GOLD- PLATED STERLING SILVER.
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This edition of trophy named as "THE JULES RIMET TROPHY" Brazil got to keep the trophy by winning the World Cup for the third time in 1970. But it was later stolen in Rio de Janeiro and was never recovered.
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This edition of trophy named as "THE JULES RIMET TROPHY". The base of it was made from a semi-precious stone called LAPIS LAZULL.
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This edition of trophy named as "THE JULES RIMET TROPHY". It was designed by the ABEL LAFLEUR.
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This edition of trophy named as "THE JULES RIMET TROPHY". Names of the winning countries were engraved on gold plates which were attached to each of the four sides of the base.
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Now let's SEE 1974 - PRESENT edition. It was made from 5 kg of 18 carat gold and is hollow from the inside. Its total weight is 6.17 kg. and height is 36.5 cm.
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Now let's SEE 1974 - PRESENT edition. Unlike the previous vejan of the trophy . The original World Cup trophy is in FIFA'S possession and is securely kept in ZURICH.