What's the substance footballers paint on their chest before fights?

For many viewers, this has intrigued ʹ what this substance really is, and why is it used?

According to international media reports, such as The Washington Post, the substances usually used by footballers are mentolic pumps, similar to Vicks Vapo Rub.

This pump contains components such as menthol, eukalipt oil, which create the sensation of <x0 frugation” and help open respiratory routes.

Sports experts point out that this practice is more common in low - temperature matches or in wet conditions, where deep breathing can be more difficult. The strong smell of mentolic, they say, creates a feeling of “reactivating” and focusing before the match./Periscopi/