WORLD CUP BIRTH


    Jules Rimet assumed the presidency of the FIFA in 1921. In 1926, with 
his statement "Soccer could reinforce the ideals of a permanent and real 
peace" he proclaimed the need for organizing within a period of no more 
than 3 or 4 years, the 1st world tournament involving all the federations, 
without disctintion between professionals and amateurs.
    Rimet with the help of another 5 people in an assembly have decided to 
organize the competition in 1930. In 3 congress of FIFA (Barcelona, Zurich 
and Geneva), the system of the competition and the period of time between 
each competition were established. 
    On May 26, 1928 the World Cup was born..     Five european countries 
(Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Hungary and Sweden) with Uruguay wanted to 
held the tournament.
    On May 18, 1929 at the congress of Barcelona, Uruguay was proclaimed 
host of the 1st World Cup because of their record in the Olympics 
tournaments and Rimet thinking to make soccer an universal sport. Abel 
Lafleur was hired to desing the trophy: a Winged Victory made of 1800 
grams of gold who suffered a lot of harrowing episodes until Brazil kept 
it in 1970 when they won it for the 3rd time.