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Practical guidelines for match officialsNot offside·Page 232, 2026/27 edition

Not offside

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An attacker in an offside position (A) runs towards the ball and a team-mate in an onside position (B) also runs towards the ball and plays it. (A) did not touch the ball, so cannot be penalised.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 232 · clause law-x-a2656c28

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

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