Different football tournaments and clubs will have different rules about trophies. Many will have a distinct trophy award that is displayed at some main venue. Those that win the tournaments or club championships will often be given a replica football trophy they can display and take pictures with. They may take custody of the actual trophy for a time, but will often be required to surrender it back to event organizers. The replica acts as a stand-in that represents this past winning. This may seem dishonest, but this approach has often been used for sporting events across the world and offers several benefits.
Recognition
Replica trophies are a good way to ensure that the winning teams get to feel recognized for their accomplishment. All the time and effort they put into training and planning strategy will have paid off when they finally get to lift that trophy they have been after all along. Even fantasy football awards are highly sought after by enthusiasts and who want to be recognized for their smart choices that have outmatched competing teams.
Security
Some trophies are considered highly valuable. Even if the intrinsic value may not be high, it could be dearly cherished by fans and therefore considered worth protecting. Often sports trophies are openly displayed so that fans and club members can appreciate them. Even in glass cabinets, they can easily be accessed where there is a will. Valuable trophies are best kept in more secure locations with replicas being the ones put on display. This way, in case of theft or vandalism, the true trophy remains unharmed.
Affordability
Replica trophies are easily affordable. With every season seeing a new winning team, it makes sense to simply grant them a replica football trophy rather than the costly original. Even if the replica gets stolen or damaged, the team should be able to easily afford its replacement.
Inspiration
Replica trophies can be a strong source of inspiration for a team that is struggling. Seeing a version of an award the team has won before can help motivate current players to work harder to regain that lost glory.
Historical Record
Whether it is to attract sponsors or excite fans, having a display of replica trophies is a great way to account for the history of the team and its accomplishments. It can also serve to encourage former team players to support the club, in honor of their past achievements.