The World Cup trophy can still last until 2042.

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Perhaps, there is no trophy or trophy that is so special and so in demand besides the World Cup trophy. Tens of countries have dreamed and tried to bring home since it was first contested in 1930. Of the many, only a few are able to realize the dream alias successfully. In fact, it can be counted on the fingers. Since 1930, recorded new Uruguay, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Argentina, England, and France, who ever carved the name in the bottom of the trophy. So do not be surprised if the prestige and prestige value of this trophy is soaring from time to time. Not only prestige, the history of World Cup trophy itself is no less exciting than the story of the party trip. Starting from the idea of ​​propagating to the World Cup by French FIFA president, Jules Rimet, who was elected in 1921. The idea was then followed up by Henry Delaunay, secretary-general of the FFF or the French Football Federation. There is an aroma of "French Connection" here. At the FIFA Congress in Amsterdam, May 25-26, 1928, Delaunay formally proposed as well as an argument about the importance of World Cup performances. Congress participants receive with a voice of 25 to 5. Smooth in the arena of the trial, then the next step is to make a representative trophy and can be a pride for the champion. Duet Rimet-Delaunay also contact the famous French sculptor, Abel Lafleur. Thanks to Lafleur's imagination and hard work, the 35cm (3.8kg) trophy was completed at the end of 1928 aka two years prior to the first World Cup performance in Uruguay. Initially, the title for the cup is still Coupe du Monde de Football Association,or Soccer World Cup. New to the 1946 FIFA Congress in Luxembourg Jules Rimet's name was agreed to become the official title of this trophy. The existence of the Jules Rimet Cup is several times in danger. During World War II, Italian FIFA Vice President, Dr. Ottorino Barassi, once hidden it in a shoebox to avoid the trophy from the armies of the occupying army. The Jules Rimet trophy was also stolen a few days before the 1966 World Cup in England, before being found buried under a tree by a dog named Pickles. Unfortunately, an allegorical winged goddess fortuna was lifting the octagon (octagonal) bowl finally completely lost in 1983 in Brazil. Since 1970 the Jules Rimet trophy officially became the property of Brazil that had previously won three World Cups.
When laid at the Central Bank in Rio de Janeiro, the symbol of world soccer supremacy was officially declared disappear. Allegedly, the trophy has been melted by thieves who menggasaknya. The Brazilian government was forced to make a replica. Design and New Names Since the Jules Rimet trophy has become the official property of Brazil despite missing, then since the performance of the World Cup in 1974 and beyond it no longer show the Jules Rimet trophy. Created a new trophy and with a new name as well. New trophy set named FIFA World Cup. There was a proposal to immortalize the name Sir Stanley Rous, FIFA President in 1961-1974, but lacked support. While to get the concept of trophy design, FIFA held a contest. The concept of Italian artist design, Silvio Gazzaniga was declared the winner of the contest followed by participants from 53 countries. In 1971 began production and cost of production is said to reach 50 thousand pounds. Although the new trophy height (36 cm) is almost the same as the old trophy, but sculptures, basic materials, and different weights. If the Jules Rimet trophy is made of pure gold-plated silver with lazuli stone foundations, the FIFA World Cup is made of 18 carat pure gold plus malachite or copper and hydrogen compounds. The shape of a trophy resembling two humans was carrying globe or globe.
That is similar to the previous trophy is just the base of the trophy is engraved the names of champion countries. If the Jules Rimet trophy is listed by the 1930-1970 champions, the FIFA World Cup trophy begins to carve the name of the champion at the bottom of the trophy since the 1974 World Cup. FIFA rules do not allow this trophy to belong to the winners. World Cup champions are only allowed to keep this special item until the following tournament is rolling. FIFA will retract the original trophy for grabs, while the original holder is given a gold-plated replica. Then, what if there is no place left in the bottom to write the name of the champion? Does FIFA have to make a new trophy soon ?. Based on calculations since 1998, FIFA says there is still room for 11 champions to engrave there. So at least the World Cup trophy with a form like now can still survive until the World Cup in 2042. Currently the World Cup trophy is estimated at around 10 million pounds.
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