The Women’s World Cup is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports has also returned. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is ...

Premier League clubs have unanimously voted in favour of introducing semi-automated offside technology from next season. Why have they done this? What exactly IS semi-automated offside technology? We ...

FIFA is evaluating a potential offside rule change inspired by Arsène Wenger, as Gianni Infantino outlines broader refereeing ...

Japan's goal against Spain was a point of controversy during the 2022 World Cup Elsa/Getty Images New technology introductions at the 2026 World Cup mean officials will be able to check whether the ...

Understanding soccer's offside rule hinges on timing — it's about a player's position when the ball is passed, not received.

It might be the most intimidating rule to learn as a new fan of the game. Even for the diehards, it inspires heated debates on a near-weekly basis. That's right: it's the offside rule. With the 2026 ...

The offside rule is one of the most fundamental principles of professional soccer. While seemingly straightforward in theory, however, it remains a consistent source of controversy and debate, often ...

Fulham have contacted Professional Game Match Official Limited (PGMOL) regarding the controversial decision to allow Florian Wirtz’s goal to stand in Sunday’s draw with Liverpool. The German looked to ...

Howard Webb, head of the Premier League’s refereeing body, has defended the decision to rule out Virgil van Dijk’s header in Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday. Van Dijk thought he had ...

So for the benefit of the uninitiated, let’s take a look at some of the basic laws of the game, as determined by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). We’ll start with one of the most ...