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Practical guidelines for match officialsNot offside·Page 234, 2026/27 edition

Not offside

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An attacker in an offside position (A) runs towards the ball but does not prevent the opponent from playing or being able to play the ball. (A) is not challenging an opponent (B) for the ball.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 234 · clause law-x-a85d1f2f

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

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