1996
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HALL OF CHAMPIONS
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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)'s International Football Hall of Champions conceived as an interactive educational and entertainment facility commemorating the outstanding achievements of world football. The Hall of Champions designed to present new and innovative formats to FIFA's most visible public venue. The visitors expected to have many opportunities to associate and interact with the world's greatest players and teams. Guests would be able to test their own skills and abilities as a goalie, striker, or referee. A broad array of physical activities, strategic and tactical skills, great insights into the game and other information planned to contribute to a memorable experience an a lot of fun for every visitor. The Hall would include interactive entertainment exhibits, a theater, enshrinement hall, retail store, and cafe.
The 100,000 square foot Hall originally designed to be constructed within Disney Village adjacent to Disneyland Paris. The construction was scheduled to begin in January, 1997 with opening planned for April, 1998 to coincide with World Cup '98, which was held in Paris.
The concept of a Hall of Fame is new to football and the European market. Football does not have a Hall of Fame despite being played, watched and followed by billions of people. There is no central repository for it's world records and archives, no international vehicle for continued sponsor support between each World Cup, and no shrine for fans to visit and honor the best in the sport.
For variety of reasons the Football Hall of Champions is still in Conceptual Design phase.
