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FIFA World Cup Trophy – The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world. Winning the prestigious tournament is something every soccer nation dreams of. But as per history, only eight teams have managed to win the FIFA World Cup. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.

FIFA World Cup is the most valuable tournament so the trophy of the World Cup will also be very prestigious. There are many questions regarding the FIFA World Cup trophy. So in this article, we will discuss the FIFA World Cup trophy in detail.

History of the World Cup Trophy

The first edition of the FIFA World Cup was held in 1930. Since then, FIFA has used two trophies. The first FIFA World Cup trophy was created in the first edition and was used until the 1970 World Cup edition. A new trophy was created and presented in 1974 and is still in use today.

Size of Trophy

So how big is the FIFA World Cup trophy? Well, the trophy stands 36.5 cm (14.4 in) tall and weighs 6.175 kg (13.61 lb). The base diameter of the cup is 13 cm (5.1 in). The base has a “FIFA World Cup” engraving.

The material the trophy is made of

Many people ask, is the FIFA World Cup Trophy made of 100% gold? Is the cup solid or hollow? Well here are the answers to all your questions.

The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of 18-carat (75%) gold and is worth around US$161,000 in 2018. The cup also contains two layers of malachite.

The present value of the trophy

Any guesses? The FIFA World Cup trophy is one of the most expensive trophies in the world of sports. The value of the FIFA World Cup trophy is estimated at 20 million dollars. The value is not stated precisely but is an estimate.

පාපන්දු ලෝක කුසලානයේ – Trophy එක ගැන දැනගත යුතු කරුණු

FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානය – FIFA ලෝක කුසලානය යනු ලොව විශාලතම ක්‍රීඩා ඉසව්වයි. කීර්තිමත් තරඟාවලියේ ජයග්‍රහණය සෑම පාපන්දු ජාතියක්ම සිහින දකින දෙයකි. නමුත් ඉතිහාසයේ සඳහන් වන පරිදි FIFA ලෝක කුසලානය දිනා ගැනීමට සමත් වී ඇත්තේ කණ්ඩායම් අටක් පමණි. 2022 FIFA ලෝක කුසලානය නොවැම්බර් 21 සිට දෙසැම්බර් 18 දක්වා කටාර්හිදී පැවැත්වේ.

FIFA ලෝක කුසලානය වටිනාම තරඟාවලිය වන බැවින් ලෝක කුසලානයේ කුසලානය ද ඉතා කීර්තිමත් වනු ඇත. FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානය සම්බන්ධයෙන් බොහෝ ප්‍රශ්න තිබේ. එබැවින් මෙම ලිපියෙන් අපි FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානය ගැන විස්තරාත්මකව සාකච්ඡා කරමු.

ලෝක කුසලාන Trophy හි ඉතිහාසය

FIFA ලෝක කුසලානයේ පළමු සංස්කරණය 1930 දී පැවැත්විණි. එතැන් පටන් FIFA විසින් කුසලාන දෙකක් භාවිතා කර ඇත. පළමු FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානය පළමු සංස්කරණයේදී නිර්මාණය කරන ලද අතර එය 1970 ලෝක කුසලාන සංස්කරණය දක්වා භාවිතා කරන ලදී. 1974 දී නව කුසලානයක් නිර්මාණය කර ඉදිරිපත් කරන ලද අතර එය අදටත් භාවිතා වේ.

Trophy හි ප්‍රමාණය

ඉතින් FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානය කොතරම් විශාලද? හොඳයි, කුසලානය සෙන්ටිමීටර 36.5 (අඟල් 14.4) උසින් යුක්ත වන අතර එය කිලෝග්‍රෑම් 6.175 (රාත්තල් 13.61)කින් සාදා ඇත. කුසලානයේ පාදම විෂ්කම්භය සෙන්ටිමීටර 13 (අඟල් 5.1) වේ. පාදමෙහි “FIFA ලෝක කුසලානය” කැටයමක් යොදා ඇත.

Trophy සාදා ඇති ද්‍රව්‍ය

ගොඩක් අය අහනවා FIFA World Cup Trophy එක 100% රත්තරන් වලින්ද? කුසලානය ඝන හෝ හිස් ද? හොඳයි මෙන්න ඔබේ සියලු ප්‍රශ්නවලට පිළිතුරු.

FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානය කැරට් 18 (75%) රත්‍රං වලින් සාදා ඇති අතර, එය 2018 දී ඇමරිකානු ඩොලර් 161,000 ක් පමණ වටිනා විය. කුසලානයේ මැලචයිට් ස්ථර දෙකක් ද අඩංගු වේ.

Trophy එකෙහි වර්ථමාන වටිනාකම

කිසියම් අනුමාන තිබේද? FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානය ක්‍රීඩා ලෝකයේ වඩාත්ම මිල අධික කුසලාන වලින් එකකි. FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන කුසලානයේ වටිනාකම ඩොලර් මිලියන 20 ක් ලෙස ගණන් බලා ඇත. වටිනාකම නිශ්චිතව ප්‍රකාශ කර නැති නමුත් ඇස්තමේන්තුවකි.

கால்பந்து உலகக் கோப்பை – கோப்பை பற்றி தெரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டிய விஷயங்கள்

FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை டிராபி – FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை உலகின் மிகப்பெரிய விளையாட்டு நிகழ்வு ஆகும். மதிப்புமிக்க போட்டியில் வெற்றி பெறுவது என்பது ஒவ்வொரு கால்பந்து நாடுகளின் கனவாகும். ஆனால் வரலாற்றின் படி, எட்டு அணிகள் மட்டுமே FIFA உலகக் கோப்பையை வெல்ல முடிந்தது. 2022 ஃபிஃபா உலகக் கோப்பை நவம்பர் 21 முதல் டிசம்பர் 18 வரை கத்தாரில் நடைபெறவுள்ளது.

FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை மிகவும் மதிப்புமிக்க போட்டியாகும், எனவே உலகக் கோப்பையின் கோப்பையும் மிகவும் மதிப்புமிக்கதாக இருக்கும். ஃபிஃபா உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பை குறித்து பல கேள்விகள் உள்ளன. எனவே இந்த கட்டுரையில் FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பை பற்றி விரிவாக விவாதிப்போம்.

உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பையின் வரலாறு

FIFA உலகக் கோப்பையின் முதல் பதிப்பு 1930 இல் நடைபெற்றது. அப்போதிருந்து, FIFA இரண்டு கோப்பைகளைப் பயன்படுத்தியது. முதல் FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பை முதல் பதிப்பில் உருவாக்கப்பட்டது மற்றும் 1970 உலகக் கோப்பை பதிப்பு வரை பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டது. ஒரு புதிய கோப்பை 1974 இல் உருவாக்கப்பட்டு வழங்கப்பட்டது மற்றும் இன்றும் பயன்பாட்டில் உள்ளது.

கோப்பையின் அளவு

எனவே FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பை எவ்வளவு பெரியது? சரி, கோப்பை 36.5 செமீ (14.4 அங்குலம்) உயரமும் 6.175 கிலோ (13.61 பவுண்டு) எடையும் கொண்டது. கோப்பையின் அடிப்படை விட்டம் 13 செமீ (5.1 அங்குலம்) ஆகும். அடித்தளத்தில் “FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை” வேலைப்பாடு உள்ளது.

கோப்பை செய்யப்பட்ட பொருள்

FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை 100% தங்கத்தால் செய்யப்பட்டதா என்று பலர் கேட்கிறார்கள். கோப்பை திடமானதா அல்லது குழிவானதா? சரி, உங்கள் எல்லா கேள்விகளுக்கும் பதில்கள் இங்கே உள்ளன.

FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பை 18 காரட் (75%) தங்கத்தால் ஆனது மற்றும் 2018 இல் சுமார் US$161,000 மதிப்புடையது. கோப்பையில் மலாக்கிட்டின் இரண்டு அடுக்குகளும் உள்ளன.

கோப்பையின் தற்போதைய மதிப்பு

ஏதேனும் யூகங்கள் உள்ளதா? FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பை விளையாட்டு உலகில் மிகவும் விலையுயர்ந்த கோப்பைகளில் ஒன்றாகும். FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை கோப்பையின் மதிப்பு 20 மில்லியன் டாலர்கள் என மதிப்பிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. மதிப்பு துல்லியமாக குறிப்பிடப்படவில்லை ஆனால் ஒரு மதிப்பீடாகும்.

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Mohamed Sahi Transfer Dispute Deepens: Two Clubs, Two Contracts – One Confusing Reality

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Fresh details reveal dual agreements, silent acceptance, and a looming registration problem ahead of the Champions League

Colombo – June 17, 2025:
The player registration controversy surrounding Mohamed Sahi has intensified, as newly uncovered information confirms the existence of two separate agreements signed by the player — one with New Star SC and another with Crystal Palace FC Gampola, both for the 2025/26 season.

The Timeline of Conflict

  • On January 15, 2025, Mohamed Sahi received a release from his former club Eravur YSS, stating that he would be joining Crystal Palace FC.
  • This release letter was shared via WhatsApp with Crystal Palace, but the original document was handed over to New Star SC, who then registered the player for the 2025/26 season based on a contract signed on January 16 for LKR 85,000.
  • Later in February, Sahi went on to sign another contract — this time with Crystal Palace FC, reportedly for LKR 215,000, including two advance payments: LKR 35,000 and LKR 45,000 to his father’s account.

This sequence raises serious concerns about whether the player fully understood his obligations or whether both clubs failed to clarify the status of the original registration.

Crystal Palace Questions: Silence from New Star

Despite publicly announcing the signing of Mohamed Sahi on social media in February, New Star SC remained silent. No objections were raised until the issue surfaced during I League scrutiny.

This inaction has sparked public questions:

  • Why didn’t New Star respond immediately if the player was already under contract with them?
  • Was there an oversight, or did they expect the issue to resolve quietly?

I League vs Champions League Impact

While the situation has had no direct impact on the I League, given that New Star SC registered the player first and the I League is an invitational tournament not governed by the FFSL, Sahi only featured under New Star during the competition. However, the matter gains greater significance in the lead-up to the Sri Lanka Champions League, where both New Star SC and Crystal Palace FC are reported to have submitted player registrations for Mohamed Sahi, potentially triggering a registration conflict.

This raises the risk of:

  • Duplicate entries under the same player ID
  • Last-minute disqualifications or disputes
  • Administrative confusion for tournament organizers

A Potential Settlement?

In an attempt to ease tensions, sources close to New Star SC have confirmed that Mohamed Sahi is willing to return the advance payment made by Crystal Palace FC to resolve the financial element of the issue amicably.

Final Word

While this incident is unlikely to influence the I League outcome, it exposes a flaw in inter-club communication and registration coordination. With the Champions League approaching, resolving these overlaps is essential to avoid technical complications or eligibility issues.

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Sahi Transfer Row Deepens: Crystal Palace FC Presents Contract, Files Complaint with FFSL

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Conflicting agreements, advance payments, and dual registration raise serious concerns

The ongoing dispute over the registration of Mohamed Sahi for the I League 2025 has taken a new turn, as Crystal Palace FC Gampola has stepped forward with documentary evidence and a formal complaint to tournament organizers.

In an exclusive communication with Sri Lankan Sports TV, an official from Crystal Palace FC stated that:

Sahi signed a valid agreement with our club in February 2025, shortly after obtaining his release from Eravur YSS, specifically for the purpose of joining Crystal Palace FC. We were never informed about any subsequent agreement with New Star SC

Contract Details & Advance Payment

A copy of the player agreement signed between Mohamed Sahi and Crystal Palace FC reveals the following:

  • Contract signed in February 2025
  • Total contract value: Rs. 215,000
  • Advance payment made: Rs. 75,000
  • An agreement was signed in the presence of club representatives, binding the player to Crystal Palace FC for the 2025/26 season.

This challenges New Star SC’s claim that the player signed with them on January 16 for a yearly sum of Rs. 85,000, and raises questions about the player’s transparency in dealing with both clubs.

Complaint Filed with Organizers and FFSL

Crystal Palace FC has confirmed that they have submitted a written complaint to both the I League Organizing Committee and the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL). The complaint seeks an investigation into:

  • Possible breach of contract
  • Lack of notification from the player regarding dual signing
  • Violation of the player registration protocol

They also question how the same player ID number may have been registered under two clubs — a concern that could reveal a technical or procedural flaw in the domestic player registration system.

Champions League Conflict Brewing?

While the I League 2025 may not be immediately impacted due to tournament scope and timing, both New Star SC and Crystal Palace FC have reportedly registered Mohamed Sahi for the upcoming Sri Lanka Champions League.

If both registrations are accepted under the same ID, it could escalate into a major eligibility issue, and the FFSL might be forced to intervene to resolve the conflict before the Champions League kicks off.

New Star’s Willingness to Resolve

Despite the brewing tension, New Star SC has indicated a willingness to resolve the financial dispute. A club official told Sri Lankan Sports TV:

Mohamed Sahi is prepared to return the Rs. 75,000 advance taken from Crystal Palace FC to settle the matter amicably.

Final Word

The case of Mohamed Sahi is now more than a transfer mix-up — it reflects deeper administrative and gaps in player monitoring and registrations . As Sri Lanka’s football structure aspires for professionalism, establishing a centralized, transparent player registration system is critical to avoid such dual-signing debacles.

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I League 2025: New Star SC Breaks Silence on Mohamed Sahi Transfer Dispute

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Club Claims Legal Ownership of Player and Denies Any Tie with Crystal Palace FC Gampola

Colombo – June 16, 2025:

New Star Sports Club has issued an official clarification to Sri Lankan Sports TV in response to recent allegations raised over the eligibility of player Mohamed Sahi, who appeared for them in the ongoing I League 2025.

The controversy began when Crystal Palace FC Gampola claimed the player had been part of their club and was not officially released to play for another side. However, New Star SC has now provided a detailed counter-statement, presenting what they claim is a legitimate and documented timeline of events.

Timeline of the Transfer (According to New Star SC)

  • January 15, 2025: Mohamed Sahi was officially released by his previous club Eravur YSS.
  • January 16, 2025: He signed a one-year contract with New Star SC for the 2025/26 season for a fee of Rs. 85,000. annum.
  • Following this, New Star SC completed the player’s registration for the I League 2025, adhering to the official player registration guidelines and transfer protocols.

Official Documents and Tournament Committee Approval

New Star SC further stated that all relevant documentation regarding Sahi’s release, contract, and registration was submitted to the I League Tournament Committee, and the player’s inclusion in the squad was formally approved before the tournament began.

The club emphasized that:

All documents were verified by the tournament organizers, and the player was approved to participate under New Star SC. There was no contractual or regulatory tie between Mohamed Sahi and Crystal Palace FC Gampola.

On Crystal Palace FC Allegations

Responding directly to the claims by Crystal Palace FC, New Star SC clarified that:

  • Mohamed Sahi had only appeared in friendly and 7-a-side games for Crystal Palace, with no official registration or contract in place.
  • Therefore, any claims of ownership or breach of agreement by Crystal Palace are factually incorrect and unsupported by documentation.

Regulatory Backing

As per the I League 2025 Competition Regulations (Sections 15–17), a player is deemed eligible if:

1. They are officially released by their previous club;

2. They are duly contracted and registered within the tournament’s registration window;

3. Their documentation is verified and approved by the Tournament Committee .

If these requirements were met — as New Star SC claims — then the player was legitimately registered.

What’s Next?

While this clarification from New Star SC provides a strong rebuttal to the allegations, it remains to be seen whether the I League Tournament Committee will issue a public statement or ruling to close the matter.

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