FIFA is evaluating a potential offside rule change inspired by Arsène Wenger, as Gianni Infantino outlines broader refereeing reforms ahead of 2026.

Soccer, otherwise known as football, is a relatively simple sport. Eleven players play on each team who, aside from the goalkeeper, can't touch the ball with their hands and must put the ball in the ...

Bruno Guimaraes celebrates Newcastle United's 2-1 win against Manchester United in November as referee Sam Barrott blows the final whistle Oli Scarff/Getty Images Ten or so miles outside of Cardiff is ...

LOS ANGELES — The World Cup is underway n the United States, Canada and Mexico. With World Cup fever picking up, many fans are new to the game and are learning the rules. Few rules in sports create ...

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

Real Madrid's Arda Guler celebrates a goal against Benfica but it is ruled out for offside Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...

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 ...

Dismissals in cricket explained: Here are all 10 ways a batter can be given out Cricket dismissals are a tricky bunch, so here are all the ten ways a batter can be given out during their innings.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 3 (Reuters) - Players and match officials in Canada's national soccer league are rewiring their brains and bodies as a critical test of provisional FIFA offside rules takes ...

Dan Ballard thought he had put Sunderland ahead against the Bees in west London. Arsenal defender Gabriel avoided a controversial red card after his boot caught Emi Martinez in the face during a ...