The FIFA World Cup trophy is the prestigious award
The Octagonal Cup
In 1946 the first FIFA World Cup trophy is called the Jules Rimet Cup which was named after the founder of World Cup The trophy was designed by Abel Lafleur who is a French sculptor. The prestigious trophy was made of gold combined with elegant stones. It features the figure of the goddess of victory that is holding an octagon shaped cup. Uruguay was the first team to receive the trophy when they won the World Cup in 1930.
Current World Cup trophy is the second incarnation of soccer's greatest prize.
In 1970 the new trophy was designed by Silvio Gazzaniga an Italian artist in which it was used during the FIFA World Cup in 1974. It was awarded to West Germany. The trophy bears the word FIFA World Cup engraved at the base. At the bottom of the trophy is the name of the winning country.
In 1970 the new trophy was designed by Silvio Gazzaniga an Italian artist in which it was used during the FIFA World Cup in 1974. It was awarded to West Germany. The trophy bears the word FIFA World Cup engraved at the base. At the bottom of the trophy is the name of the winning country.
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