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Practical guidelines for match officialsOffside·Page 237, 2026/27 edition

Offside

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The shot by a team-mate (A) rebounds off or is deflected by an opponent to attacker (B), who is penalised for playing or touching the ball having previously been in an offside position.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 237 · clause law-x-05c8dc06

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One of the positions the Laws answer by name rather than by rule, drawn.

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