This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Cugullere, who was jailed for more than 25 years for other offences, took the Greek goddess figurine on Sunday, March 20, 1966, from the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster. London police with the Jules Rimet trophy after it was found by Pickles the dog following its initial disappearance, Who stole the 1966 World Cup? Car rammed into London police station as major incident declared. Bobby Moore holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy as he is carried by his teammates following England’s victory over Germany in the 1966 World Cup final. Double tragedy as twin brother of Scots 9/11 terror attack victim killed in hit-and-run. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. The superstar is now level with Ferenc Puskas in the all-time goalscoring charts. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Evil twins Facebook posts show them boasting they were 'bad' before nicking gran's life savings, Clair said she and sister Louise Smith were as thick as thieves on social media, Woman left with bald patches after mum-of-three pulls out clumps of her hair in high street attack. Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. A man called Gary Cugullere and two other sources reportedly told the newspaper that Sidney Cugullere (Mr Crafty), then aged 40, broke into the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, Central London, on Sunday, March 20, 1966, before legging it with the winged Jules Rimet trophy. Shanie Thomas, 24, found out she had got Covid-19 in both September and November after receiving two positive test results. Scotland Yard were alerted and rewards totalling £5500 were soon offered for the safe return of the cup. The youngster clearly wasn't too invested in the 2-0 loss to Finland. Gary said his father Reg was also near the scene at the time of the theft, and recalled Sid emerging from the hall, lifting his jacket and saying “Ere you are, Reg, look at this”. Cops seize over £25,00 in cash and £3,000 worth of drugs during operation in Carronshore. The identity of the man who stole the World Cup in 1966 can be revealed today for the first time. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Three days later a package containing the top of the trophy and a typed ransom note demanding £15,000 arrived at Chelsea Football Club, sparking a full-scale police operation. It had allegedly been left there by thieves after ransom money had not been paid. It emerged that security guards had gone for a coffee when the cup was stolen. A cordon has been set up around Edmonton Police Station as Met launch investigation. Updated in 2006. The identity of the man who stole the World Cup in 1966 can be revealed today for the first time. Catherine Young was ordered to pay victim Emily Carr £300 in compensation following the vicious assault in East Lothian. A London gangster and his brother were behind the notorious unsolved theft of the World Cup trophy just months before the 1966 tournament in England, it has been claimed. Colin McCourt, from Dumbarton, died at the scene of Tuesday afternoon’s crash on the A814. , and recalled Sid emerging from the hall, lifting his jacket and saying “Ere you are, Reg, look at this”. Son claims to have solved the mystery The son of one of those said to be involved in the theft claims the pair did it “for the thrill”. Sidney Cugullere, with the help of his brother Reg, stole the Jules Rimet trophy while it was on public exhibition at the Methodist Central Hall Derek has been in hospital since March after contracting coronavirus but he is slowly taking small steps to recovery. Tributes paid to 'great guy' cyclist killed in horror accident. He said: “On the street after coming out of the doors, Sid lifted his jacket and said, ‘‘ere you are Reg, look at this’. Gary said: “It’s the crime of the century and my dad and uncle will be remembered as the people who stole the World Cup.”, The identity of the man responsible for stealing the Wolrd Cup trophy has now been revealed, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. A London gangster and his brother were behind the notorious unsolved theft of the World Cup trophy just months before the 1966 tournament in England, it has been claimed. The pair drove off to collect the cup from its hiding place, but Betchley jumped out and fled having realised the car was being shadowed by police and the handover never took place. Son claims to have solved mystery. The brazen theft was a massive embarrassment for Britain as it was about to host the tournament. Cugullere started to panic within days of the theft and hid the World Cup in Reg’s wife’s dad’s coal shed. It was insured for £30,000 and was being exhibited in a glass cabinet by the world famous Stanley Gibbons stamp company. It earned him a the cash reward. A very popular 29 page booklet with 14 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word, sentence and text focus activities to accompany related on-screen resources (below). [1] Kate Garraway's 'uncertainty eats her alive' over her husband's health as he remains in hospital. A shadowy figure nicknamed Mr Crafty and his brother Reg are said to have swiped the sporting prize months before England hosted and then won the 1966 World Cup. The trophy was snatched on 20 March 1966. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? He opened one side of his jacket and the World Cup was there.”. Who stole the 1966 World Cup? Dubbed “Mr Crafty”, Cugullere had tried to extort a ransom of £15,000 for it with the help of pal Ted Betchley but the plan went wrong after his friend was arrested. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Woman left shocked after testing positive for coronavirus twice just two months apart. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? When mongrel dog Pickles and his owner found the cup in a south London street, the theft became a bigger story than that year’s general election. Sidney Cugullere can be revealed as the man who nicked the Jules Rimet trophy, Englands captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy in 1966, Pickles the dog famously found the stolen World Cup in 1966, Gary Cugullere says Sidney just nicked it for the thrill and not for financial gain, Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, © 2020 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Raging bride fumes dress 'looks nothing like order' before realising embarrassing mistake. “He cut the chain and in seconds got the cabinet open. Betchley, 46, was caught after trying to collect a “ransom” for the trophy and was eventually jailed for two years. Here is all you need to know about the bombshell theory. Many viewers commented on Michael's appearance, with some remarking he had aged. Court of Appeal judges are set to rule on the latest round of replica kit litigation with the Newcastle businessman. He had driven the mile to Westminster from his home, after hearing the cup was on display, to case out the security. According to the Daily Mirror, Sidney died in 2005 without ever being caught, while Reg died in 2012. For other inquiries Contact Us. Submitted by Maggie Harnew on 1 July 2004. Gary claimed the pair hid it in Reg’s father-in-law’s coal shed. Sidney Cugullere nicked the Jules Rimet trophy in London – three months before England were due to host the competition. Rosie Ramsey was so delighted to receive a signed copy of the book Clanlands from Outlander's Sam Heughan. Former pupils of Geography teacher, Jack Greenway, pray as concern grows for the 77-year-old. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The Mirror reports the nephew of a gangland robber claimed his uncle “nicked it for the thrill”. Sir Stanley Rous, the English president of Fifa, had agreed to it being released from the FA headquarters on the condition it was watched 24 hours a day. A … Here is all you need to know about the bombshell theory. 1966 World Cup Victory / Who stole the World Cup? The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Leanne McIlroy says she will be 'haunted forever' by the sickening Snapchat footage of her son being viciously assaulted by a gang. THE mystery of the stolen 1966 World Cup may have been finally solved. Kylian Mbappe in France faux pas as Paris Saint-Germain striker caught on his phone during friendly defeat. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Celtic and Rangers rough treatment comparison as Premiership's dirtiest team revealed. Gary told us: “Sidney just nicked it for the thrill – not for financial gain but just because it was so easy.”, Another source said: “Many a time, Sid would say he was the first Englishman to lift the World Cup and that he did it before Bobby Moore.”. Who stole the 1966 World Cup? He said: “My dad went: 'F***ing hell, Sid, what the f*** do you think we are going to do with that?'”. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. They had been holding a wooden bar across the rear doors, which were removed, allowing Cugullere to get in to the room housing the trophy cabinet. The woman was left mortified after sharing photos on social media. The 14-year-old was arrested today after videos allegedly showing an attack on a schoolboy were posted on social media. Steve Clarke names the Scotland star he's backing to down Serbia as he talks up his playoff options. We pay for your stories and videos! Cristiano Ronaldo strikes for Portugal as Juventus striker closes in on all-time goalscoring record. Seven days after the crime, David Corbett had taken out his cross-bred collie Pickles when he spotted the cup. Rosie Ramsey attempts hilarious Scottish accent as Sam Heughan sends her a copy of new book. Sick footage of Scots boy being battered to pulp by gang wearing 'gloves with nails' that mum wants public to see. The trophy was found just seven days later wrapped in newspaper at the bottom of a suburban garden hedge in South Norwood, South London, by a dog named Pickles. Former pupils of Dundee teacher missing in just his pyjamas pray for his safe return. The Sheffield United striker is yet to get off the mark for his country. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The 30-year-old was re-arrested this week after a three-year probe into the deaths at a hospital in Chester. 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On 20 March 1966, four months before the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England, the trophy was stolen during a public exhibition at Westminster Central Hall.
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