The “World Cup” that is held every four years is a carnival season for football fans. Five-star Brazil, Germanic tanks, Blue-clothed Legion, Gao Xiongji, Three Lions Legion… One by one, the powerful teams on the green field attract people to stay up late to pay attention.
2018 Russia World Cup Group Stage Brazil vs. Switzerland Photo/Xinhuanet
As the world’s top event, every game, every goal, and every fierce attack are all competitions of masters, swords and swords. What is most popular is which team can laugh to the end and finally win the “Hercules Cup”!
In the World Cup group stage on June 19, Poland played against Senegal, and fans cheered for the Polish team. Photo/Xinhua News Agency
What kind of life experience and legendary stories do the shining “Hercules Cup” standing behind the international football activities? Through the 2018 Russia World Cup, we look back at the 88-year journey through this sporting event…
The participating teams in the “World Cup” are working hard, and they are competing for the “Hercules Cup”. Picture/Visual China
The influence has exceeded the prototype of football in the Olympics. It is Cuju that appeared in ancient China. But modern football originated in the UK. Later, it gradually developed into one of the most popular and popular sports in the world.
There are two top events in international sports today, one is the Olympics and the other is the World Cup. The World Cup was actually derived from the Olympic Games, but its impact on the impact of the impact and broadcastingThe coverage rate has exceeded that of the Olympics.
The ancient Chinese Cuju event was the origin of football. Data picture
The spirit originated from the ancient Greek Olympic Games. The modern Olympic Games was held in 1896. In the first 30 years, football was only held as an event in the Olympic Games.
But after the rise of football clubs, professional football athletes appeared, whose skills were far higher than those of ordinary athletes. This affects the competitiveness and excitement of Olympic football. Therefore, the International Olympic Committee issued regulations at that time that only amateur athletes could participate in Olympic football matches. There have been many changes in the restrictive regulations since then.
Fifa and the Olympic Committee have been coordinating this, hoping that there will be a better way to solve this problem.
The “World Cup” was born from the Olympics, so it also has the spirit of the Five Rings Picture/Xinhuanet
The final birth of the World Cup is related to a legend. He was Julius Remitt, the Frenchman who was then the president of FIFA. Under his Babaylan initiative and handling, it was decided to hold another football match outside the Olympics.
The newly born “World Cup” football match has become another major event that has attracted the most attention from the world!
Julius Ray, the founder and legendary figure of the World Cup football matchCinemaMitt Data picture
After the 1928 Olympics, FIFA held a meeting and unanimously passed a resolution, deciding to hold the four-year “World Football Championship” from 1930. Later, in order to commemorate Remitt, it was renamed “Remitt Cup”. Some people also suggested connecting the two names, called “World Football Championship – Remitt Cup”, and passed, referred to as “World Cup”.
In the World Cup group stage this morning (June 20), Russia defeated Egypt 3-1. Photo/Xinhuanet
However, Remitt was not the earliest initiator of the World Cup. As early as 1904, the first president of FIFA and the Frenchman BabaylanRobert Gailan proposed this idea to the leaders of football in various countries, but eventually gave up because there were few countries willing to participate.
The first World Cup was held in Uruguay, South America in 1930. The Uruguayan football team also became the first champion in the history of the World Cup.
The first World Cup in 1930, Remitt (left) handed over the trophy to Uruguay Football Association Chairman Raul Jude Photo/Xinhuanet
Why did the World Football Federation choose Uruguay as the host country, not todayCinemaThe world’s football powers, such as Brazil, Germany, Italy, etc.?
Indeed, Uruguay was not the only bidding country at that time, and Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and other countries were also willing to host it. But at that time Uruguay had several outstanding advantages: First, Uruguay was the champion of the 1928 Olympic football match, that is, the world football champion at that time; second, the Uruguay government was willing to spend money, not only promised to build new venues, but also agreed to provide food and accommodation for all participating teams.
Such a positive attitude and superior conditions allowed other countries to be defeated at once.
Uruguay played against Egypt in the group stage of the Russian World Cup on June 15 Photo/Xinhuanet
The birth and loss of the “Goddess Cup”
At the beginning of the “World Cup”, the title was not the well-known “Hercules Cup”, but the “Goddess Cup”.
The first World Cup football match in 1930 opened in Uruguay, after FIFA commissioned French sculptor Raphael to design the trophy. This is a trophy supported with an octagonal marble base. The theme is Nike, the goddess of victory, wearing an ancient Roman tunic skirt, spreading her wings, and holding a large cup with her hands. The trophy is made of sterling silver and gilded outside. The base is inlaid with gold medals on all sides, and is used to carve the champion team.name.
The “Goddess Cup” printed on Japanese stamps Data picture
After Uruguay, the Italian team raised the Goddess Cup twice in 1934 and 1938. After that, World War II broke out and the World Cup was suspended for 12 years, and it was only re-sumed in 1950.
After the German army occupied Italy during World War II, he looked for the whereabouts of the Goddess Cup. Barnes, the Italian, then vice president of FIFA, hid the trophy in the shoe cabinet. Only then did he escape a disaster.
In 1956, FIFA renamed the Goddess Cup to the “Remit Cup” in order to commend former Chairman Remitt’s contribution to the World Cup.
The legendary figures Remitt and Remitt Cup (Goddess Cup) Data picture
The Goddess Cup, which escaped the destruction of World War II, was accidentally stolen when it was exhibited in the UK in 1966. At that time, the whole world was sensational, and London police sent all kinds of searches but failed. BabaylanA week later, a dog named Pitzker found it in the bushes in south London. The dog owner received a bonus of £30,000 for this.
The police speculated that the thief was forced to abandon the trophy in the grass because he could not sell it and escape pursuit.
The England team won the 1966 World Cup in the UK, and Queen Elizabeth personally presented the team with awards to the team Photo/Xinhuanet
In comparison, the “World Cup” is more precious than other trophys. After all, there are numerous gold, silver and bronze medals in the Olympics, and all winners can get them. But there is only one World Cup trophy, and only the champion team can lift it up.
And, the champion team does not have a trophy, but only has the honor represented by the trophy.When the new World Cup is held four years later, the last champion will hand over the trophy to the next champion.
KomiksThe “King of Football” Pele, who participated in the World Cup four times, kissed the “Goddess Cup”. Data picture
However, in the “Goddess Cup” era, FIFA has an additional regulation that if a country wins the championship three times, the trophy can remain in the country forever.
Brazil is the only country in the world to receive this honor. In 1970, the Brazilian team won the World Cinema Cup for the third time after 1958 and 1962, and became the permanent owner of the “Remit Cup”.
Brazil won the championship again at the 1962 World Cup in Chile Photo/Xinhuanet
Brazil’s luck is also mixed with misfortune. Although the country has the “Remit Cup”, it has not kept it forever. Because it was finally lost and disappeared in this world from now on! In 1982, a masked thief sneaked into the Brazilian Football Association office building and stole the trophy. Brazil regarded it as a national humiliation and ordered a heavy reward, but this time it was very miserable and was ultimately unable to be retrieved. Police revealed that the trophy had been melted when it was discovered.
To make up for the regrets slightly, the Brazilian Football Association later cast a copy.
Brazil is the only country to win the World Cup championship five times so far. Data picture
The “Hercules Cup” can be used for another 20 years
The “Goddess Cup” stays in Brazil, which means that the new World Cup needs to cast new trophys. In 1970, FIFA solicited new championship trophy design plans from the world, and received a total of 53 plans from 7 countries. Finally, Italian artist SilviO Gazaniga’s work stands out.
The overall image of the new trophy is the two Hercules holding up the earth, so it is called Komiks the “Hercules Cup”. The line jumps out of the base, circles upwards, and reaches the top to bear a circle. The entire trophy is cast in nearly 5 kg of 18K gold, and the base is inlaid with two circles of dark green malachite.
Before the opening ceremony of the 2018 Russia World Cup, Real Madrid legendary goalkeeper Casillas showed the Hercules Cup Photo/China News Service
The cost of the “Hercules Cup” was about 50,000 US dollars, but its estimated price reached 10 million US dollars. However, as the only “World Cup” in the world, it is meaningless to talk about price. It is a symbol of the highest honor of world football and a priceless treasure.
After the birth of the Hercules Cup, FIFA revised its original regulations, and its ownership will always belong to FIFA. All the champion teams have is honor, and the trophy will be circulated downward every four years. However, winners of each championship can receive a copy of the Hercules Cup as a memory.
2Babaylan The German player who won the 2014 World Cup kissed the Hercules Cup Photo/International Online
But this does not mean that the Hercules Cup can be used forever. CinemaBecause after each World Cup, the name of the champion team will be engraved on the trophy base, and the reserved position on the base is limited. This means that the Hercules Cup has a lifespan.
According to the reserved number of positions, the Hercules Cup will be launched in 1974 and will be available until 2038. So far, there are Germany (West Germany),It has been held by six countries, including Geneta, Italy, Brazil, Spain and France.
In another 20 years, the cup will be engraved with the names of the champion team.
After the 2014 World Cup final, the German team held high the Hercules Cup to celebrate victory. Photo/International Online
China is a country that loves sports, and the number of Chinese medals in previous Olympic Games can be seen. But for the Chinese people, football can be said to be both love and hate.
There are many Chinese football fans. Although the Chinese team failed to participate in the World Cup finals, this cold water has not extinguished the enthusiasm of Chinese people for football. Data shows that among the 2018 Russian World Cup spectators, Chinese fans ranked ninth in the number of votes purchased!
You can imagine how excited the Chinese people would be if the Chinese team reached the finals!
Although the Chinese team has not qualified, Chinese fans’ enthusiasm for football is still not low. Picture/Visual China
This may not be a fantasy. Because the football dream is the inherent meaning of the “Chinese Dream”. Chinese leaders once looked forward to the future: Chinese football teams will enter the World Cup, China will hold World Cup competitions, and China will one day strive for the world championship!
In March 2015, the State Council issued the “Overall Plan for the Reform and Development of China’s Football”, which means that the road to dreams has been implemented in the planning and has begun to work hard.
I hope that China’s dream of a strong football country will not be too far away!
Football also needs to be grabbed from the doll Picture/Visual China
World Cup historical total scorer ranking
16 goals: Klose (Germany), the total scorer king;
15 goals: Ronaldo (Brazil);
14 goals: Ged Muller (Germany);
13 goals: Fontane (France);
12 goals: Bailey (Brazil);
11 goals: Coaches (Hungary), Klinsmann (Germany);
10 goals: Lato (Poland), Rahn (Germany), Reinker (England), Kubilas (Peru), Batistuta (Argentina), Thomas Muller (Germany).
Brazil won the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, and Ronaldo held up the Golden Cup and celebrated the victory with his teammates. Photo/Xinhuanet
Big Score Record in World Cup History
(Note: Starting from a single goal difference of more than 6 goals)
10-1 Hungary-Salvador 1982
9-0 Hungary-South Korea 1954
9-0 YuoSlavia-Zaire 1974
8-0 Sweden-Cuba 1938
8-0 Uruguay-Bolivia 1950
8-0 Germany-Saudi Arabia 2002
In the group stage on June 17, Germany lost to Mexico in the first match of the 2018 World Cup in the 2018 World Cup Photo/Xinhuanet
7-0 Portugal-North Korea 2010
7-0 Poland-Haiti 1974Cinema
7-0 Uruguay-BabaylanScotland 1954
7-0 Turkey-South Korea 1954
7-1 Brazil-Sweden 1950
7-1 Germany-Brazil 2014
7-1 Italy-U.S.A.1934
6-0 Argentina-Serbia 2006
6-0 Soviet-Hungary 1986
6-0 Argentina-Peru 1978
6-0 West Germany-Mexico 1978
6-0Uruguay-Israel1970
6-0 Hungary-India1938
The original intention of giving football health and happiness is the way for the sustainable development of football. Picture/VideoCinemaSense China
To truly “break out of Asia and go to the world”, Chinese football needs to make more efforts. Picture/Visual China