For the first time , FIFA referees are using a special white line . The spray is called 9:15 Fairplay , or 10 yards expressed in meters . They spray a temporary white line 10 meters from the spot of free kick . The line keeps opposing players back and disappears after a minute . It 's already been used in games the past several years by Major League Soccer .
For the first time , FIFA referees are using a special white line . They spray a temporary white line 10 meters from the spot of free kick . The line keeps opposing players back and disappears after a minute . It 's already been used in games the past several years by Major League Soccer .