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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Soccer, otherwise known as football, is a relatively simple sport. Eleven players play on each team who, aside from the goalkeeper, can't touch the ball with their hands and must put the ball in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...