The law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words. A former Premier League referee ...

Marginal offside calls, aided by technology, have been widely criticized in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for sucking the immediacy ...

Every four years, there's going to be a surprising amount of pushback against the offside rule in soccer (world football). Those who turn on the World Cup and are mostly new to the game will be ...

The flag is up! We explain what that means and why one of soccer's most important rules is also one of the toughest to see ...

World Cup soccer is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports is returning, as well. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is ...

Even though it's fairly straightforward, soccer's offside rule can be confusing for casual fans. And even controversial at ...

Offside is one of soccer’s most debated rules, especially when a goal is called back. A player can be in an offside position without actually committing an offside offense. The call usually depends on ...

The Sporting News breaks down the offside rule, how it is enforced and why it's a part of the game.