On 5 April 1971 at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, a jury of experts led by the former FIFA President, Sir Stanley Rous, convened to form a special committee who received the authorisation to put out to tender the request for a creator of a new Cup.
On 5 April 1971 at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, an assembly of specialists led by Sir Stanley Rous, the former FIFA President, convened to create a specialized group that was given permission to issue a call for proposals for a new trophy maker.