Remembering Rimet s reign, 100 years on 01 Mar 2021
Frenchman served in the role for a record 33 years
He was the driving force behind the FIFA World Cup’s formation
One hundred years ago today, FIFA elected its third President. He would become the longest-serving leader in the organisation’s history, holding the role for 33 years, and even earned himself a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
But for all his many achievements, it is as the father of the FIFA World Cup™ that Jules Rimet is best remembered. And given his extraordinary devotion to the global finals, he is unlikely to have wanted it any other way.