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 ...

The offside law exists to prevent attackers from standing behind the defense and waiting for a long ball. Without it, football would be a sport of punt-and-chase, with strikers camped on the ...

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

Barcelona's German coach Hansi Flick reacts during the match Sevilla and Barcelona CRISTINA QUICLER It was the most eye-catching result of last weekend, arguably of the entire 2025-26 season so far.

Ironic cheers faded to a nervous silence as it dawned on the Etihad that the offside call to disallow Brennan Johnson’s opening goal was so tight the VAR already had the protractor out. The only ...