Scrap the offside rule in football

Jamdo on May 7, 2025 at 2:33 pm

Idea: Scrap the offside rule in football

Link: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/411...

The Dutch are considering scrapping it in amateur football to reduce disputes and violence during matches.

Dutch look to lose offside law in amateur football

Netherlands football is considering doing away with the offside law in its amateur ranks to decrease the rising number of matches halted because of aggression over disputed decisions.

Dan the Dan on May 7, 2025 at 11:27 am

Idea: Scrap the offside rule in football

Link: https://talksport.com/football/649049/prem...

I support this! There used to be some controversial calls with assistant referees but VAR has made things worse.

IFAB suggests Premier League should change the way it uses VAR for offsides

Link: https://talksport.com/football/6

VAR should only be used to reverse ‘clear and obvious’ mistakes for offside decisions, according to football lawmakers IFAB. The general secretary of the International Football Association Board, L…

Mr N on May 7, 2025 at 9:12 am

Idea: Scrap the offside rule in football

Link: https://www.sportsadda.com/football/featur...

The offside rule has existed for over 150 years, so it is unlikely to be scrapped anytime soon.

Offside in football: A rule made over 150 years ago to even the game between forward and defender - Sportsadda

Link: https://www.sportsadda.com/footb

Offside in football is a complex law for some, a simple one for others and is often contentious. Here’s how it is explained in the official rule book.

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