Wenger proposes 'daylight' change to offside rule
Summary
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger suggested changing the offside rule so attackers are onside if any part of their body is in line with the last defender. This proposal aims to help attackers by giving them an advantage that some people think was lost with the introduction of video technology for referees. Trials of this new rule are happening, with a decision possibly in 2026.Key Facts
- Arsene Wenger proposed changing the offside rule to benefit attackers.
- Currently, players are offside if any part of their body, except hands and arms, is beyond the last defender.
- Wenger's idea is similar to a rule change made after the 1990 World Cup to increase goals.
- Trials for this rule change are being conducted by FIFA, the world football governing body.
- The International Football Association Board (Ifab) will make the final decision on changing the rule.
- The decision on the offside rule change could be made in 2026.
- Major European leagues use semi-automated technology to help with offside decisions.
- The goal of the rule change trials is to promote more attacking football and create more opportunities for scoring goals.
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