World soccer’s governing body is trying to celebrate hundred years of its prestigious world cup event by recalling its old and charming memories. Everybody knows that first ever world cup was hosted by Uruguay in 1930; perhaps they became the champions by defeating their neighbor Argentina by 4-2 then. Those were the glorious days for Uruguay coz they were also the two-time Olympic champions. Anyways, now FIFA has planned to host 2030 world cup jointly in Argentina and Uruguay; this would perhaps only be the second time when two hosts would organize this global soccer event. Earlier, Japan and South Korea have jointly hosted 2002 world cup. The plan is still on the table but it looks like to be a possibility soon coz no one is expected to make any objection to this highly optimistic way to pay a tribute to soccer’s mega international event. The first ever world cup trophy, old Jules Rimet trophy, is still considered as the most charming beauty in soccer fraternity and its centennial … [Read more...]
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