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Why is the FIFA World Cup named after Jules Rimet?
Frenchman Jules Rimet (1873-1956) was the president of the French Football Federation from 1919-1946, and the president of FIFA from 1921-1954. Rimet was the longest-serving president of FIFA, and in fact served as president at the time of the foundation of the World Cup in 1930. In Rimet's honor, his name was given to the trophy won by the World Cup winning team.
What does the football world cup trophy look like?
the world cup looks like this: from Mackenzie McNair in Germany at HES Replica of the Jules Rimet Trophy awarded to winners Uruguay in 1930
Who won the world cup 3 times first?
Brazil were the first team to win the World Cup three times. They won in 1958, 1962 and 1970. In 1970 there were three teams who had won twice, Brazil Uruguay and Italy. The 1970 final between Brazil and Italy saw winners Brazil keep the Jules Rimet trophy for good and a new trophy was made for the next World Cup in 1974.
Last Scottish team to lift a European trophy?
It is Celtic.
Who was the first Heisman Trophy winner to play for a team with a losing record?
Paul Hornung was the 1956 Heisman Trophy winner who played on a Notre Dame team that finished the season 2-8. He is the only player from a losing team to win the Heisman Trophy.
