Why have there been two World Cup trophies?

Why have there been two World Cup trophies?Published1 minute agoMany legends have lifted the World Cup trophy, but it is not often that the trophy itself is the focus - or rather, the two versions of it.It's been over 50 years since the original trophy was replaced by the design used today.So what is the story behind the two designs of one of the most coveted trophies in sport?The original Jules Rimet trophyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The original Jules Rimet trophy was lifted by England after winning the 1966 World CupThe first World Cup trophy was introduced in 1930, when Fifa launched the inaugural tournament under the leadership of Jules Rimet, the man the trophy was named after.Rimet was the longest-serving president of Fifa, holding the role for 33 years between 1921 and 1954.Designed by French sculptor Abel Lafleur, the trophy depicted Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory, holding a chalice aloft.Crafted from gold-plated sterling silver, the trophy was mounted on a lapis lazuli base. During World War II, Fifa said Italian football official Ottorino Barassi hid the trophy in a shoe box beneath his bed in Rome to prevent it from falling into Nazi hands.Just months before the start of the 1966 World Cup in England, the trophy was stolen during a public exhibition.It was eventually discovered by a dog named Pickles - wrapped in newspaper, beneath a garden hedge in South London.Brazil earned permanent possession of the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1970 after becoming the first three‑time World Cup winner.But in 1983 the trophy was stolen again, this time from the Brazilian FA's headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, and was never found. It is widely believed to have been melted down. By then, Fifa had already ushered in a new design for the modern era of the World Cup.Get in touchSend us your questionsContact formContact formThe replacement World Cup trophyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The current World Cup trophy design has been in use s...