1929
World Cup
Passes a vote to initiate the World Cup.
Football player and manager history
Jules Rimet
Explore 3 football history records associated with Jules Rimet, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1946
Jules Rimet Trophy
The World Cup or Coupe du Monde, is officially renamed in 1946 to honour the FIFA President Jules Rimet who in 1929 passed a vote to initiate the competition.
1970
Jules Rimet Trophy
The Brazilian team won the tournament for the third time in 1970, allowing them to keep the real trophy in perpetuity, as had been stipulated by Jules Rimet in 1930