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	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		The World Cup trophy was presented by FIFA President Arthur Drewry â“ his predecessor Jules Rimet having died in 1956 at the age of 83.
		The World Cup trophy was dusted off for the tournament, after spending much of the Second World War stowed away in a shoebox under the bed of FIFA Vice-President Ottorino Barassi.
		The 1974 FIFA World Cupâ¢ was the first to be televised in colour, and marked the first appearance of the World Cup trophy designed by Italy's Silvio Gazzaniga.
	www.fifa.com /en/mens/index/0,2527,39414,00.html?articleid=39414 (2260 words)

	Football world cup web.com - The Unofficial World cup site - What's your World Cup?
		This trophy was called the "Jules Rimet Cup", in honor of the founder of the FIFA World Cup(tm) event.
		Fortunately, the trophy was later found in a trash container by a dog called "Pickles." The Brazilian team won the trophy permanently in 1970, and was rewarded for being the only team ever to have won three World Cups.
		During the course of three FIFA World Cup(tm) events (1930, 1934 and 1938) which were held before the Second World War, the name changed to simply the 'World Cup'.
	www.worldcupweb.com /WCfootball/content.asp?NewsID=2 (318 words)

	FIFA World Player
		Along with the FIFA trophy for this year’s best player, Ronaldo also received the adidas Silver Ball for being selected as the second-best player of the 2002 FIFA World Cup as well as the giant adidas Golden Shoe for top goalscorer in the competition.
		The Brazil and Real Madrid striker won the award for a record-breaking third time, collecting the trophy from 2001 Player of Year Luis Figo.
		The German captain won the adidas Golden Ball, the Yashin Award for best goalkeeper at Korea/Japan 2002 as well as the trophy for second place in the voting for FIFA World Player of the Year 2002.
	www.fifa.com /events/playergala/MR_A/48852_E.html (494 words)

	Picture Gallery
		This cup was permanently awarded in 1970 to three-time winner Brazil (1958, 1962, and 1970), and a new trophy called the FIFA World Cup was put up for competition (shown above - right).
		The trophy cup (shown above - left) awarded from 1930 to 1970 was the Jules Rimet Trophy, named for the Frenchman who proposed the tournament.
		The 1994 Brazilian Team celebrating after winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup - 210kb
	users.carib-link.net /~jnb/jnbpg.html (257 words)

	French team captain Didier Deschamps lifts the World Cup trophy high above his head after France
		The FIFA World Cup Organising Committee acclaimed France 98 as an overwhelming success when the Committee met on Thursday 9 July to review the competition after 62 of the 64 scheduled matches.
		France is the 7th team to win the FIFA World Cup.
		Brazil’s Ronaldo has been voted as the best player of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
	www.cartage.org.lb /en/themes/Sports/football/1998.htm (603 words)

	CONCACAF
		It was a homecoming of sorts for the Trophy on Sunday, since it was in the same state of California that Brazil celebrated their fourth FIFA World Cup success, beating Italy on penalties in front of some 95,000 fans at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles in 1994.
		- The latest stop on the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is the United States, where the gold statue was welcomed in a glitzy ceremony at the legendary Universal Studios in Los Angeles.
		- The 44 referees in the running for an appearance at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany are set to attend a workshop in Frankfurt on 21—25 March.
	www.concacaf.com /view_section.asp?id=7 (417 words)

	Teamgeist World Cup 2006
		The adidas Golden Ball is already a well-known element in the world of football, because it is the name of the official FIFA trophy awarded to the best player of the FIFA World Cup™ tournament.
		This special Match Ball design is similar to the adidas +Teamgeist™ but executed in gold, the color of the FIFA World Cup™ trophy, with black and white details.
		In addition, for the first time ever, each of the match balls for the FIFA World Cup™ will be personalized with the name of the stadium, the teams, the match date and the kick-off time of each individual game.
	www.soccerballworld.com /Teamgeist.htm (1382 words)

	CONCACAF
		It was a homecoming of sorts for the Trophy on Sunday, since it was in the same state of California that Brazil celebrated their fourth FIFA World Cup success, beating Italy on penalties in front of some 95,000 fans at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles in 1994.
		- The latest stop on the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is the United States, where the gold statue was welcomed in a glitzy ceremony at the legendary Universal Studios in Los Angeles.
		- The 44 referees in the running for an appearance at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany are set to attend a workshop in Frankfurt on 21—25 March.
	www.concacaf.com /view_section.asp?id=7 (417 words)

	World Cup Football - FIFA World Cup History & Results
		The World Cup trophy (Coupe du Monde) was renamed the Jules Rimet trophy in 1946.
		The Football World Cup (officially FIFA World Cup) is the most important international football (soccer) competition.
		Over 160 national teams compete in regional qualifying rounds for a place in the finals.
	www.world-cup-football.org.uk (435 words)

	Teamgeist World Cup 2006
		The adidas Golden Ball is already a well-known element in the world of football, because it is the name of the official FIFA trophy awarded to the best player of the FIFA World Cup™ tournament.
		This special Match Ball design is similar to the adidas +Teamgeist™ but executed in gold, the color of the FIFA World Cup™ trophy, with black and white details.
		In addition, for the first time ever, each of the match balls for the FIFA World Cup™ will be personalized with the name of the stadium, the teams, the match date and the kick-off time of each individual game.
	www.soccerballworld.com /Teamgeist.htm (1382 words)

	World Cup Football News
		Hanover preparing to host the world: "Hanover is determined to ensure that the 2006 FIFA World Cupâ¢ will be an unforgettable experience for all visitors to the city - whether they have tickets for the football or not.
		Korea Republic reschedule Asian Cup meeting: "Korea Republic and Iran have moved their AFC Asian Cup qualifier from 1 March to early September to allow them to prepare better for the FIFA World Cupâ¢ finals.
		World Cup Football News: News, scores, team squad lists, ticketing information, latest team news, qualification match scores and updates and brief headlines on your nations team as they journey towards footballs greatest prize - The World Cup competition in Germany 2006!
	www.neurotribe.net /footballblog (3782 words)

	World Cup trophy has wild history LJWorld.com
		The World Cup resumed in 1950 and the trophy led a quiet life until 1966, when it was stolen while on display in London as England prepared to stage soccer's showcase event.
		The first was created in 1928 when FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, decided it needed a cup to present to the winner of its inaugural tournament in 1930 in Uruguay.
		The eight-sided vessel gave birth to the phrase "World Cup" and the tournament was ready to begin.
	www.ljworld.com /section/internationalsports/story/97942 (848 words)

	Football World Cup Germany, 2006 FIFA World Cup Trophy, Football World Cup 2006 Germany
		The current FIFA World Cup Trophy cannot be won outright, as the regulations state that it shall remain FIFA's own possession.
		With the Jules Rimet Cup being awarded permanently to Brazil after their third FIFA World Cup triumph in Mexico City in 1970, FIFA commissioned a new trophy for the tenth FIFA World Cup in 1974.
		The World Cup winners retain it until the next tournament and are awarded a gold-plated replica.
	www.mapsofworld.com /2006-fifa-world-cup/trophy.html (848 words)

	FIFA.com
		The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy was displayed in each of the 20 host cities of the 2002 FIFA World Cup™, giving a few lucky people the chance not just to see this icon, but to hold it in their own hands.
		The winners were given the opportunity to spend 1 minute with the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy on stage in an atmosphere similar to the ceremony at the final.
		The commercial programme for the 2002 FIFA World Cup™ was the most successful ever; some of the Official Partners even tripled their implementation budget (additional investments to the costs of the sponsorship package) in comparison to the 1998 FIFA World Cup™ in France.
	www.fifa.com /en/PrinterFriendly/0,3875,MAR45-Marketing-2004,00.html (848 words)

	BBC SPORT Football African World Cup trophy on show in Ghana
		Hundreds of Ghanaians have been filing past the Fifa World Cup trophy which is on display in Accra.
		The World Cup trophy is on display in Africa for the first time ever
		The World Cup will be in Ghana until 11 January before it goes to Nigeria, Tanzania and South Africa for three days apiece.
	newsvote.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/africa/4585190.stm (157 words)

	2006 FIFA World Cup™ Blog: What is FIFA Confederations Cup and FIFA World Cup?
		Then in the summer of 2006, these best 32 teams battle it out on the pitch for the chance to be crowned the winner of the FIFA World Cup™, the most coveted national sporting trophy in the world.
		FIFA also uses the opportunity of the FIFA Confederations Cup, held the year prior to FIFA World Cup to test the organization and people who will be responsible for the FIFA World Cup™ the following year.
		So the FIFA Confederations Cup, is a FIFA football competition held every two years between the winners of each of the six Confederations Championships.
	avayablog.com /gardner/archive/2005/06/what_is_fifa_co.html (766 words)

	Fifa U-17 World Cup: Peru 2005
		Brazil are looking to add a fourth U-17 world crown to their enviable trophy collection, while Jesús Ramírez's team aim to become the first Mexican national side at any level to land a FIFA World Championship.
		FIFA President Joseph Blatter arrived to Lima and said that Perú has made history in football because of managing the first World Cup played completely on artificial surface.
		The most powerful man in soccer world is in Lima to assist to the Final game of the FIFA U-17 World Championship Peru 2005.
	worldcupperu2005.blogspot.com (4571 words)

	FIFA Confederations Cup
		In 1999 the Confederations Cup was held in Mexico and it returned to Asia in 2001, where it was staged as a precursor to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea Republic / Japan.
		Defending the World Cup and European champion France added to their trophy case by winning the 2001 tournament, and would repeat as champions hosting the event in 2003.
		The FIFA Confederations Cup was contested under FIFA's auspices for the first time in 1997 and replaced the Intercontinental Championship, which was staged in 1992 and 1995.
	www.soccerhall.org /history/FIFAConfederationsCup.htm (125 words)

	Football World Cup Germany, 2006 FIFA World Cup Trophy, Football World Cup 2006 Germany
		The current FIFA World Cup Trophy cannot be won outright, as the regulations state that it shall remain FIFA's own possession.
		With the Jules Rimet Cup being awarded permanently to Brazil after their third FIFA World Cup triumph in Mexico City in 1970, FIFA commissioned a new trophy for the tenth FIFA World Cup in 1974.
		The World Cup winners retain it until the next tournament and are awarded a gold-plated replica.
	www.mapsofworld.com /2006-fifa-world-cup/trophy.html (255 words)

	Football World Cup Trophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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.
		During a public exhibition just before the 1966 World Cup Final in England the trophy was stolen, 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".
		The Brazilian team won the trophy in perpetuity in 1970, being rewarded for being the only team ever to have won three World Cups.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jules_Rimet_trophy (423 words)

	2006 FIFA World Cup Worldcup News Fixtures Download World Cup Spreadsheet
		2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™, FIFA World Cup™, the Official Emblem, the Official Mascots and the FIFA World Cup Trophy are FIFA copyright material and/or are FIFA trademarks registered in numerous territories around the world.
		The overall philosophy for the 2006 FIFA World Cup is to invite the world to a joyful celebration in the heart of Europe, "Die Welt zu Gast bei Freunden".
		For the first time, the 2006 FIFA World Cup presents the opportunity for the event to be held in a united Germany, whit cities in what was formerly East Germany, being included as hosts.
	www.2006fifaworldcup.co.uk (392 words)

	Xbox.com FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup® (Xbox 360) - Game Detail Page
		© The Official Emblem, the Official Mascots of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ and the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy are copyrights and trademarks of FIFA.
		FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup gives you the opportunity to admire the detail of 72 teams, 1,700 players in nine different stadiums from Europe and the rest of the world.
		Immersive environments: Experience every detail of life on pitch.
	www.xbox.com /en-US/games/f/fifa06roadtofifaworldcup (454 words)

	Espn Star Sports Acquires 2006 Fifa World Cup™ Broadcast Rights For The Indian Sub-Continent
		The 2006 FIFA World Cup™ is expected to once again captivate soccer fans the world over as 32 teams battle for the coveted trophy.
		According to FIFA’s own viewership figures, the cumulative audience during the FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™ reached a total of 28.8 billion viewers over the 25 days of competition making it the most extensively covered and viewed event in television history.
		In June this year, ESPN STAR Sports will be showcasing the exciting exclusive coverage of the FIFA World Youth Championships 2005, which kicks off in the Netherlands on June 10, 2005.
	www.ipan.com /PRESS/2005feb/0202espn.htm (958 words)

	2002 WORLD CUP
		Brazil's team captain and defender Cafu hoists the World Cup trophy after Brazil won 2-0 against Germany in match 64 of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea Japan final 30 June, 2002 at the International Stadium Yokohama, Japan.
		World Cup champions, France, were defeated on the opening night of the tournament by World Cup debutants Senegal.
		RONALDO totalled his 2002 World Cup goal scoring tally to 8 after his two goals in the final that gave Brazil the victory over Germany.
	theworldcup.tripod.com (939 words)

	Worldwide Soccer information at SoccerNetUsa.com The Center of Soccer Tournaments and World Cup Soccer 2006
		After the match, the Seleçao finally got their hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy, after getting to keep the old Jules Rimet as a keepsake once they won it for a third time in 1970.
		The South Americans claimed their fourth FIFA World Cup in a penalty shootout after what can only be called an anticlimactic contest.
		It was also home to the famous final of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup in which the hosts beat China on penalty kicks.
	www.soccernetusa.com /stadium_rose_bowl.htm (910 words)

	ESPN Soccernet.com: FIFA Women's World Cup 2003: Home
		German captain Bettina Wiegmann lifts the World Cup trophy.
		Hyundai is a proud sponsor of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2003.
		The legendary U.S. player and FIFA Women's Player of the Century returned to talk about the World Cup and more on Oct. 7.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /wwc/index (297 words)

	U2 Feedback - Oliver KAHN wins adidas Golden Ball Award for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
		Before the final, he had already received the Lev Yashin trophy as best goalkeeper; on Monday, the 33 year-old Bayern netminder was awarded the "Golden Ball" as best player of the tournament.
		It is the first time in World Cup history that a keeper has secured this title: players such as Diego Maradona (1986), Romario (1994) and Ronaldo (1998) have been previous recipients.
		Three days before the Final, adidas, Official Sponsor, Supplier and Licensee of the 2002 FIFA World Cup(TM), had announced ten nominees for the adidas Golden Ball, arguably the most prestigious individual award in the world of football.
	forum.interference.com /t59406.html (1176 words)

	Xbox.com FIFA World Cup 2002
		Before billions of people worldwide come to a standstill to follow the 2002 FIFA World Cup™ competition, EA SPORTS™ offers soccer fans the opportunity to determine for themselves who will win the world’s most coveted trophy in 2002 FIFA World Cup.
		Xbox, Xbox Live, the Live Logo, and the Xbox logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
	www.xbox.com /fifaworldcup2002?cs_catalog=cat-us (59 words)

	FIFA World Player
		His first FIFA Player of the Year award came in 1996 when he had just turned 20, and to this day he is the youngest player to have won the trophy.
		This fantastic pocket-sized Brazilian striker was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1994 after a string of superb performances at the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA, where he was named player of the tournament.
		This artful striker, who first played in Europe under Arsène Wenger at Monaco, became the first non-European to win the coveted Ballon D’Or and the first African to be named FIFA World Player of the Year.
	www.fifa.com /events/playergala/MR_A/48647_E.html (810 words)

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