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This is the story of the FIFA World Cup Trophy. Germany got to hold and rejoice with the FIFA World Cup Trophy after their 1-0 victory over Argentina. But did you know that Germany is the first country's name etched onto the bottom of the trophy? And did you know that the original trophy was stolen twice, found by a dog named Pickles, and hidden under a bed in a shoebox during World War II? Learn everything you need to know about the trophy in our helpful infographic!
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at the stirring moment of victory.”
The FIFA World Cup Trophythe golden envy of the world
DID YOU KNOW...DID YOU KNOW...
The first FIFA© World Cup Trophy was not the one we see today. French sculptor Abel Lafleur was assigned to create the original trophy for the Inaugural game in 1930. It was named the Jules Rimet Cup in 1946 after the founding father of the first World Cup. The picture above shows Rimet himself presenting the trophy to Uruguayan President of the Football Association Paul Jude after the final in 1930. Pretty sweet, Rimet.
So why don’t we use the Jules Rimet Cup anymore?
Because it was stolen. Twice. Thatʼs right. The Jules Rimet Cup has been through a lot of trial and tragedy, even after World War II ended.
The first time it was stolen was in 1966 while on display in England. A dog named Pickles led detectives of the Scotland Yard to a suburban garden and found it beneath a hedge. Pickles, you dog, you.
Pickles to the rescue.
Never to be found.When Brazil won the World Cup for a third time in 1970, regulations at the time permitted the country to keep the trophy for good. But in 1983, the trophy was stolen again in Rio de Janeiro, never to be seen again. Some people believe it was melted down by thieves. The world will never know... unless the thieves confess, which is unlikely at this point.
For his heroic act, Pickles was named “Dog of the Year” and received a free supply of food for a year.
When you think FIFA, think Pickles.
The New Design In the early 1970s, FIFA needed to create a new trophy since the Jules Rimet Cup had been sent home with victorious Brazil. Fifty-three designs were submitted to FIFA by experts from seven countries. But at last, FIFA selected a design by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga. Germany would be the first countryʼs name etched into the trophy after winning the 1974 cup game.
“The lines spring out from the base,rising in spirals,
stretching out to receive the world. From the remarkable dynamic tensions
of the compact body of the sculpture rise the figures of two athletes at the stirring moment of victory.”
-Silvio Gazzaniga on the FIFA World Cup Trophy
Height
Base
Malachite stones
widest point
36.8 cm
15 cm
12.5 cm
Hitler vs. Shoeb xDuring World War II, Hitler planned to build the “Fuehrer Museum” in Linz. So he ordered the Nazi troops to steal every piece of European art they could find, which would strip other countries of their culture and make Germany the possessor of all the great masterpieces of Europe.
So the Italian Vice-President of FIFA, Dr. Ottorino Barassi, hid the Jules Rimet Cup trophy in a shoebox under his bed to keep it from the hands of occupying troops. Bet you didnʼt know that. But thatʼs okay, even Hitler didnʼt know it -- which is why the trophy was kept safe until the games continued in 1950. The 1942 and 1946 games were cancelled due to the tension and aftermath of World War II.
Hint: think “Monuments Men”
Fifa?Fifi?
Fido?Pickles!
Sound the hallelujah chorus!
18 carat gold!
FIFA World Cup Trophy Facts
I BELIEVE THAT WE JUST WON!CAN WE KEEP IT?
Nope.
BECAUSE IT’S GOING ON TOUR!
All Around the World.FIFA World Cup winners are awarded a gold-plated replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy because the real trophy goes on tour around the world, signifying that it belongs to the people of every nation.
Last year the 2014 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola took the trophy to 88 countries during the 267-day duration. The tour covered a whopping total distance of 92,942.702 miles, which is more than three times the circumference of the earth!
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Weight:
Weight in gold:13.616 lbs10.86 lbs = 158.375 troy ounces
$15,424
Date of manufacture: 1973Bertoni GDE Srl, Milan, Italy Manufacturer:
Approximate gold value in 1973:
Materials: 18K Gold (75% fine), two rings of malachite stones
$212,000Approximate gold value today:
measurements taken fromofficial Fifa© website
Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images for adidas
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Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images for adidasPhoto by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images for adidas
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image credit: FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour
