Two World Cup Trophies: The Incredible Story Behind Them

Ever wondered why there are two different World Cup trophies? The original Jules Rimet Trophy, named after FIFA's third president, was used from the inaugural tournament in Uruguay in 1930. Brazil's legendary squad led by Pelé captured it permanently in 1970 after their third triumph. But then a new trophy was commissioned for the 1974 World Cup in West Germany. This current trophy, awarded to champions like Lionel Messi's Argentina in 2022, is made of 18-karat gold and depicts two athletes hold...