offside
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They conceded a penalty just one second into their match against Australia - as Lucy Murray was two yards offside from kick-off.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Wenger has caused controversy at times in his Fifa role, notably for proposals such as biennial World Cups, and the idea of a 'daylight' offside law.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
James showed flashes of quality and nonchalantly lobbed goalkeeper Fafailia Petaloti from 30 yards in the first half, but her effort was ruled out for offside.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
After Tanook Hines dropped a third-down pass, USC lined up to draw Rutgers offside, and it worked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The Fugees made another go; Muamer was called offside again, to groans from his teammates.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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