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June Answers for Football History Quiz
Soccer history: Answer 1
Jules Rimet trophy
First called the “World Cup” or “Victory”, the trophy was renamed in 1946
in honor of Jules Rimet who can be considered as the creator of the Football World Cup. The trophy bears Nike, the Greek goddess of Victory,
holding an octagonal chalice on her head. It was created by French sculptor Abel Lafleur and measures 32 inches high, weighs 3.8 kilograms, and
was plated with sterling silver.
Soccer history: Answer 2
1863
On October 26, 1863, 12 English clubs and school representatives gathered to form the Football Association (FA). The purpose of the organization
was to