Jules Rimet by the thieves, although there is no conclusive proof of this. The Brazilian Football Confederation had a replica of the trophy made. Rumours of the various disappearances of the trophy and its final resting place still persist. A statue of Rimet stands in Theuley in the middle of a penalty box, complete with goal. Rimet was portrayed by Academy Award-nominated French actor Gérard Depardieu in the 2014 biographical drama "United Passions". Jules Rimet Jules Rimet (; 14 October 1873 – 16 October 1956) was a French football administrator who was the 3rd President of FIFA, serving from 1921 to 1954.
Intercontinental Cup (football) the Copa Libertadores. The competition was not officially endorsed by FIFA, and in 1961 they refused to allow it tok take place unless the participants gave it a "private friendly match" status. However, the competition went on regardless, with the endorsement of UEFA and CONMEBOL; both federations consider all editions of the tournament to have been official, and include them in their records. It was the brainchild of UEFA president Henri Delaunay, who also helped Jules Rimet in the realization of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930. Initially played over two legs, with a third match if required in