This beautiful game would be very ugly if offside didn't exist. At the World Cup, you'll see it often.

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will make its debut in Brazilian football. Starting on July 25 at 6:30 p.m.

The Premier League has confirmed that it will be implementing semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) this season. The technology will be brought in for matchday 32 and will be used for the first ...

Learn World Cup football rules fast with simple explanations of offside, stoppage time, free kicks vs penalties, tiebreakers, the five-second throw-in rule and why brands are hidden in stadiums ...

Offside calls are some of the most controversial ones in soccer. Here’s a detailed look at the rules ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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A pivotal moment in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Argentina vs England semi-final occurred when Lionel Messi initiated a corner sequence, leading to Enzo Fernandez's equalizer. Controversy arose over ...

Real Madrid's Arda Guler celebrates a goal against Benfica but it is ruled out for offside Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...

The British are responsible for many terrible things. Eating something called beans on toast, reminiscent of utilitarian culinary behaviour whose peculiarity is acceptable only when one is being ...

Referee Gilbert Cheruiyot indicates an offside during their FKF Premier League match on February 18, 2023 at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] The offside rule is one of the most ...