Brazilian artisan crafts replica World Cup trophies to the joy of locals and celebrities alike
Jarbas Meneghini Carlini, a Brazilian artisan, has been crafting replica FIFA World Cup trophies for over 30 years. His handmade trophies, which range in price from $1 to $100, are popular among fans and celebrities alike. As Brazil prepares for the upcoming World Cup, Carlini has created 200 trophies, anticipating increased sales if the national team performs well.
- ▪Jarbas Meneghini Carlini began making trophy replicas after Brazil's 1994 World Cup win.
- ▪He sells his trophies at the Maracanã soccer stadium and has gifted them to famous players.
- ▪Carlini has expanded his creations to include other trophies and sports memorabilia.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBrazilian artisan crafts replica World Cup trophies to the joy of locals and celebrities alikeFor over 30 years, Brazilian soccer fan Jarbas Meneghini Carlini has crafted replicas of the FIFA World Cup trophyByELÉONORE HUGHES Associated PressMay 18, 2026, 4:42 PM1:28Jarbas Meneghini Carlini poses for a photo holding FIFA World Cup trophy replicas he made, at his home in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 15, 2026.
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