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COPA MUNDO [3 records]

Record 1 2014-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
CONT

The first time the Original FIFA World Cup Trophy made an unprecedented tour was in 2006. This is the third time that the world’s most coveted symbol of football is going on tour around the world. The 2013/14 Trophy Tour will visit 88 countries during its 267-day duration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
CONT

[...] la première tournée a emmené le Trophée original de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA à travers 31 villes et 28 pays. [...] La troisième Tournée du Trophée original de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA va bientôt débuter. L'édition 2013/14 fera escale dans 88 pays en 267 jours.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de acontecimientos
  • Fútbol
CONT

La Gira del Trofeo empezará en Río de Janeiro el 12 de septiembre de 2013. Partiendo de la famosa estatua del Cristo Redentor, el Trofeo de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA™ recorrerá el mundo durante 9 meses. Al final, regresará al país que albergará la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2014 : Brasil.

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Record 2 2014-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
OBS

The greatest of the international soccer competitions representing world supremacy in the sport. It is open to any country that is affiliated with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), and the finals are played every four years, between the Summer Olympic Games' years. The competition is essentially open, but each nation is generally represented by its best professional players. The entries (more than 100) are reduced to 14 teams by a series of regional play-offs; along with the defending champions and the host country, they make up the final 16. The final rounds are played in the host country over a period of about three weeks. The trophy itself is won permanently by any national team that is victorious 3 times.

OBS

The official name of the World Cup is the "Jules Rimet Cup," named after the founder of the soccer tournament.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
OBS

Compétition de niveau international la plus prestigieuse, organisée tous les quatre ans, par la FIFA (Fédération internationale de Football Association) [...]

OBS

On ne s'entend pas sur la minuscule ou la majuscule à «monde»; cependant, selon les règles d'écriture, le nom du tournoi devrait s'écrire «Coupe du Monde», et celui du trophée, «coupe du Monde». «Mundial» est couramment utilisé.

Key term(s)
  • Coupe du monde

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de acontecimientos
  • Fútbol
OBS

Torneo internacional de fútbol que se celebra cada cuatro años [, considerado el acontecimiento deportivo más popular en el mundo, y la cumbre de la competición internacional de este deporte.

Key term(s)
  • Copa Mundial de Fútbol
  • Copa del mundo de fútbol
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Record 3 2003-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
CONT

Category Five: [Riders] are new to bicycle racing and [this] is where you start when you first apply for a license. This is the largest category of riders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
CONT

A l'époque, la "jeunesse" dans le courant de l'après midi du dimanche de la fête, organisait traditionnellement une course cycliste pour "Juniors licenciés". Ce fut l'époque où Firmin Masson se couvrait de gloire dans cette catégorie de coureurs cycliste.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciclismo
CONT

Entre las medidas anunciadas para reactivar la pista, el presidente de la UCI mencionó también la introducción de una clasificación por categoría de corredores, con parrila de premios, y un programa evolutivo para las etapas de la Copa del Mundo que podrán servir de banco de ensayo a nuevas pruebas.

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