Gary Fixter In the 1920s, the game faced a transition to professionalism that was incompatible with the Olympic spirit. In 1930, an unofficial world championship, the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy, was held annually from 1909 to 1911. Gary Fixter The Olympic football competition in the summer was dominated by the best national teams, but in 1930 it consisted of amateur teams and the World Cup had become a real business.All Rights Reserved