offside
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It can only be used for positional offside and not for subjective calls, those which require interpretation around whether a player has interfered with an opponent without touching the ball.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Previous versions of the technology tested at the Club World Cup and the Intercontinental Cup only notified the officials if a player was greater than 50cm offside.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The visitors had claimed unsuccessfully for offside when Yang Hyun-jun equalised in a crowded penalty area and Alistair Johnston was booked for a challenge on Rangers' Mikey Moore at 1-1.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Andoni Iraola's men had a goal ruled out for offside in a 0-0 draw with Chelsea.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I ran downfield and positioned myself in front of the goal, being careful not to get offside.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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