Pickles Saves the World Cup

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Who discovered the Jules Rimet Trophy and where was it found?

Mr Corbett in Battersea Park

What was the reaction of the FA to the recovery of the Jules Rimet Trophy?

They were delighted

What is the reward for finding the Jules Rimet Trophy?

Up to £6,000

When did England first join the World Cup competition?

1950

How far has England advanced in the World Cup historically?

Quarter-finals

Who found the Jules Rimet Trophy after it was stolen?

A dog named Pickles

Where was the Jules Rimet Trophy displayed before it was stolen?

Stampex Exhibition

What was the ransom amount demanded by the thief who stole the trophy?

£15,000

Who came up with a plan to trick the thief and retrieve the stolen trophy?

Mr Joe Mears, Chairman of the Football Association

Where was the Jules Rimet Trophy being kept before it was borrowed for an exhibition?

Football Association headquarters

Test your knowledge about the infamous theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1966 and the miraculous discovery by a dog named Pickles. Explore the events surrounding the theft, the global impact, and the subsequent recovery.

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