- A novel magic spray, consisting of biodegradable foam derived from vegetable oil, used in the FIFA World Cup helps referees maintain discipline and also reduced the time taken at free kicks to 20 seconds from 48 seconds.
- During a free kick, the referee sprays a circle around the ball and paces out 10 yards from where it has been placed.
- He then sprays a line on the pitch to mark the position where the defensive wall should stand. The line disappears within a minute or two.
- Although the invention was handed to FIFA for free, the retail price would be around $5.
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