1. The Jules Rimet Trophy for the World Cup is named after the Frenchman who was President of FIFA from 1921-1954. 2. Jules Rimet served as an officer in the French Army during the First World War and was awarded a Croix de Guerre. 3. The trophy was stolen in London in the run-up to […]
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FIFA’s next radical plan to shake up World Cup tradition
ENGLAND might be the first and last team to be holders of the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups. FIFA is looking to merge the youth tournaments won last year by English boys to create a 48-team competition, emulating the expansion of the main World Cup. Officials are exploring the merits of an age cut-off at […]
