#170 What is the history of trophies in soccer? And what are some of the best and worst pieces of silverware?

Soccer 101

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Sports, Soccer

4.9 • 822 Ratings

🗓️ 17 May 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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With the end of the season upon us and trophies soon to be hoisted aloft on pitches across the planet, Graham and Taylor take a look at the history of silverware in football. When were trophies first handed out, and why? What are the different types and what makes a good one? What are some of the best (and worst) examples in soccer history? All that and much more!

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0:55.3	My name is Taylor Rockwell, and this week, with seasons coming to an end and international tournaments kicking off this summer,
1:00.8	we figured it might be worth discussing silverware.
1:03.5	It's trophy time.
1:05.1	When did they first start getting awarded?
1:06.6	What makes for a good one?
1:07.7	And what are some of our favorites and maybe least favorites in soccer history?
1:11.3	Here with me to talk it all out is a man who will never be melted down and sold a scrap metal because he's not a Terminator or the original World Cup trophy.
1:18.3	It's Graham.
1:18.9	Hello, Graham.
1:19.8	Hello, Taylor Rockwell.
1:20.7	And I've also never been to Brazil.
1:22.1	So that's a good thing that I'm not going to be melted down.
1:25.8	I have a question for you.
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