Silvio Gazzaniga Design of the FIFA World Cup Trophy and Its Legacy
Silvio Gazzaniga, an Italian sculptor, responded to FIFA’s call for a new trophy in the early 1970s. He entered an international competition in Milan and won with a golden sculpture that would become the FIFA World Cup trophy.
The design merges two wings and a globe, symbolizing the passion and unity of football. Over the decades, the trophy has become the sport’s most recognizable award, lifted by champions every four years.
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