This beautiful game would be very ugly if offside didn't exist. At the World Cup, you'll see it often.

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 ...

Offside is one of those rules that constantly draws attention because of how inconsistently it gets reviewed. Plus, there are times when the violation is completely obvious, yet none of the referees ...

Offside is one of soccer’s most debated rules, especially when a goal is called back. A player can be in an offside position without actually committing an offside offense. The call usually depends on ...

VAR reviews for offsides are becoming more frequent Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Offside calls generating ...

Even though it's fairly straightforward, soccer's offside rule can be confusing for casual fans. And even controversial at times. Simply put, two players from the opposing team have to be between a ...

Soccer's offside rule remains the sport's most debated regulation, 163 years after its creation. The rule aims to prevent cherry picking and keep the game strategic and entertaining for fans worldwide ...