Tico Turned Obsession Into Novel Soccer Ball By The Tico Times December 22, 2006 A sphere-obsessed Tico created a special, commemorative soccer ball for the June 9 opening game of the World Cup between Costa Rica and host team Germany. The ball was engineered to visually assist players practice corner kicks and free kicks.  Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Previous article2006: Another Bloody Year in GuatemalaNext articleCountry’s Youth Offenders Get Second Chance Latest Articles El Salvador’s Two-Year War on Gangs: Security Gains at What Cost? March 28, 2024 Cosmetic Dermatology in Costa Rica March 27, 2024 Costa Rica’s Wildfire Crisis: Chira Island Battling Uncontrolled Blaze March 27, 2024 Nicaragua to Establish Nuclear Medicine Center with Russian Support March 27, 2024 Costa Rica’s Valiant Effort Falls Short in 3-1 Loss to Argentina March 27, 2024 Popular Reads Two Honduran Generals Detained Upon Return from Testifying in Favor of Ex-President Hernández March 23, 2024 Costa Rica Braces for Above-Average Cyclone Season in 2024 March 22, 2024 Cocos Island Bolsters Marine Defense with Cutting-Edge Radar Installation March 24, 2024 Costa Rica Birding: Meet the Crane Hawk March 22, 2024