Did you know that the World Cup trophy was once stolen? In 1966, before the FIFA World Cup in England, one of the most extraordinary events in the history of sport occurred. The World Cup trophy, known as the Jules Rimet Trophy, was stolen in London. The theft triggered a frantic and harrowing search, with authorities and police working tirelessly to recover the ultimate symbol of world football. However, the search was as desperate as the fight for the games themselves. But, in a moment worthy of a thriller film, the trophy was found in a suburban garden, by the action of an unexpected hero - a dog named Pickles. Its discovery brought a sigh of relief to the football world and ensured that the World Cup could go ahead as planned. Pickles' heroic gesture has become one of the most notable and unusual moments in the history of football, showing that, sometimes, the most unlikely heroes emerge in the most critical moments. This is the story of the loss and redemption of the 1966 World Cup trophy, a saga that proves that, even off the field, football continues to surprise us. Did you know that? Like the video and tell me in the comments. Stay tuned here for the next curiosities from the world of football that I will tell you.