Everything about Jules Rimet totally explained
Jules Rimet (
October 14,
1873 -
October 16,
1956) was president of the
French Football Federation from
1919 to
1945 and of
FIFA from
1921 to
1954. He is currently FIFA's longest serving president, having served for 33 years.
Rimet was born at
Theuley-les Lavoncourt,
France.
On Rimet's initiative, the first
Football World Cup was held in
1930 (see
Football World Cup 1930). The
Jules Rimet Trophy was named in his honour. He also founded one of France's oldest teams:
Red Star Saint-Ouen.
He died at
Suresnes in France in 1956. In
2004 he was posthumously made a member of the
FIFA Order of Merit.
Rickets Controversy
It is believed by some that Rimet developed Rickets as a child due to Vitamin D deficiency. Supposedly, he became involved in football as a form of therapy in his battle with Rickets. This theory has, however, been criticized by many who say that activities such as football can infuriate Rickets instead of soothing it.
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