FIFA is set to revolutionize the offside rule in an effort to make football more goal-oriented and less reliant on pixel-thin VAR decisions.
Under the new proposal-spearheaded by Arsène Wenger – an attacker is only offside if no part of their body is level with the defender.
This is a massive departure from the current FIFA rule, where a single toe or shoulder being ahead can trigger an offside foul.
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Key highlights of the proposal:
- The “Full Body” Rule: Attackers gain the advantage unless they are completely past the defender.
- Goal-Centric: Designed to increase scoring and match fluidity.
- VAR Impact: This change would likely scale back the need for the high-precision semi-automated offside systems used today.
- Timeline: If ratified by IFAB, the new rule could debut as early as next season.
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