What is FIFA World Cup trophy made of? Price breakdown, history and everything you need to know

The most coveted object in global sport is also one the winner will never legally own. When a nation lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy, they hold roughly $713,000 worth of solid 18-carat gold above ...
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What is the World Cup trophy like and what is its history?

The World Cup trophy has been taken on tour in recent months Ton Molina/Getty Images When Brazil won the World Cup in 1970, football needed a new trophy to award to its champions. Football visionary ...
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The story of the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Awarded once every four years to the kings of world football, the FIFA World Cup trophy is the beautiful game's most coveted prize - but what's its story? Few objects in sport possess the mystique of ...