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Practical guidelines for match officialsOffside (A)·Page 233, 2026/27 edition

Offside (A)

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An attacker in an offside position (A) is clearly obstructing the goalkeeper's line of vision. The player must be penalised for preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 233 · clause law-x-5e8ccf71

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

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