This cup was replaced by the current siccer world cup throphy.
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the Jules Rimet Trophy was the original prize for winning the World Cup. Originally called simply the World Cup or Coupe du Monde, it was renamed in 1946 to honour the FIFA President Jules Rimet who in 1929 passed a vote to initiate the competition. Designed by Abel Lafleur and made of gold plated sterling silver on a blue base of lapis lazuli, it stood 35 cm high and weighed 3.8 kg. [1] It was in the shape of an octagonal cup, supported by a winged figure representing Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory.\n\nDuring World War II, the trophy was held by Italy. Ottorino Barassi, the Italian vice-president of FIFA, hid it from the Germans in a shoe-box under his bed.\n\nJust before the 1966 World Cup Final in England the trophy was stolen during a public exhibition at Westminster Central Hall, but was found just seven days later, wrapped in newspaper at the bottom of a suburban garden hedge in Norwood, South London, by a dog named "Pickles". As a security measure, FIFA secretly manufactured a replica of the trophy for use in the post-match celebrations. The replica was also used on subsequent occasions until 1970. The replica was sold at an auction in 1997 for $425,015 (£254,500).\n\nThe Brazilian team won the trophy for the third time in 1970, and were rewarded by being allowed to keep it in perpetuity. However, the cup was stolen again in 1983 in Rio de Janeiro and never recovered; it may have been melted down. The Brazilian Football Confederation commissioned a replica of their own.
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It wouldn't work. It's fine as it is. The Women's world cup is in 2 years from today, and for international teams, there is Euro Cup and the Copa de Liberatordes or something of that sort for Souther America. Hence, if it was every 2 years, international teams would be playing Euro and World Cup at the same time. That wouldn't work at all. Hell I want more soccer too, but that's just not possible.
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nope. the ukraine had a way better offense than switzerland. it didnt catch the final shoot out but the rest of the game was amazing. The Ukraine deserved to win though. i bet Brazil gonna win the cup though [:
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Its a shame for such a Quality team
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I think it is bullshit too.  I am tired of that crap, although a player naturalizing has not had a big effect on any world cup.
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Again, yes. But not this year. They are not as strong a team as they were compared to past years. England and Netherlands are strong too. So this world cup will be one of the more exciting ones
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right! USA is about to lose the match\nAnd lose their coach, hopefully
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That is sad but he announced that he is retiring after World Cup.  He was a superhero back in '98 and will always be the guy who won France the Cup.  He had a great career and will always be a hero to his fans.
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I have no idea if it is a record or not.  I found a website that you might be interested in.  It shows different kinds of records set at previous World Cups.  I hope you might find it interesting.
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brazil........but FIFA said they cannot keep the cup any more
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USA are useless, they should definately be out of the cup
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gutted for ya..T&T brought something different to the world cup..im welsh so therefore will never see my country in the finals..so best of luck to all the other smaller countries who still got a chance to qualify
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By going beyond the group level in the World Cup. Used to be a Great Britain, now it's a Brutish Empire!!!
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I think the officiating in the world cup has made the world cup almost unbearable.\n\nThere are an insane amount of cards being handed out, which completely slows down the game. Its bad enough that a lot of the refs play favourites. \n\nThese refs are ruining the game of soccer (both physically and prestige wise). Get them out of there!
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The Main blame will go to Wayne Rooney i agree. Also to the age of alot of their older players. I truly believe that they go into the world cup every year nig headed and thats their main problem.
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Everything and it will take long time for them to go back to the World Cup.
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they said he has attitude problems and couldn't get along with the players....moreover now they've reached the world cup they started thinking he's not good enough for they're dreams