The cold knowledge behind the Premier League trophy丨The trophy weighs more than 25KG! It really takes "work" to lift the trophy

On the last home night of the 2024/25 season, Liverpool finally ushered in the most memorable moment - winning the Premier League Championship trophy. The audience was applauding thundering not only because of the victory, but also because of the meaning and history behind the trophy.

But do you know? There are actually two trophys, and each design has a deep meaning.

🥇The two trophys are not just for glory

The Premier League has two identical championship trophys: one is kept by the current defending champion club; one is officially used by the Premier League for display, tour or backup.

This not only ensures the safety of the trophy, but also ensures that when many teams may compete for the championship at the end of the season, they can hold award ceremony at the same time in different arenas - for example, the legendary scene of Manchester City competing with Manchester United in the 2011/12 season, the Premier League has arranged a "dual venue" plan in advance.

It is worth mentioning that as each season approaches the end of the season, the former champion club must return the trophy to the Premier League official at least three weeks before the final round.

🦁The lion on the handle of the trophy symbolizes the glorious heritage of England. The trophy is inspired by the "Three Lions of English Football": the two lions are on both sides of the trophy. The third "Lion" is the champion captain who held the trophy high.

This design not only symbolizes strength and glory visually, but also reflects the unity of individual, team and national spirit.

📏The heavy weight, the base engraved with history

Each Premier League trophy is 104cm high and 61cm wide, with a total weight of more than 25 kg, of which the base accounts for nearly 16 kg. The base is engraved with the name of the champion of every year, and is a record of golden years.

You can see Arsenal's "unbeaten season", Manchester United's dynasty three consecutive championships, Manchester City's "percent championship", Liverpool's return to the peak after thirty years... Every name is a puzzle in Premier League history. There are also some specialties in

🏅 medals. Not everyone can win the

championship team will win 40 silver medals, but not everyone can win it.

Players who play at least 5 times are eligible to receive medals;

If more than 39 players in the team meet the criteria, the medal will be added after official approval of the Premier League.

This is also why some young substitutes, even if they follow the team throughout the season, may not have enough playing time, or they may miss the medal.

Liverpool's 2024/25 season player appearance data

Premier League Trophy: Not only glory, but also a reflection of the charm of the league

From trophy design, medal allocation, to the precise plan of the final award ceremony process, every detail of the Premier League reflects professionalism, sense of ritual and historical precipitation.

This is one of the reasons why the Premier League is called "the most successful football league in the world".