offside
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The 27-year-old had a goal disallowed on Monday after Doue was offside in the build-up, and he also spurned a number of chances as Olise stole the headlines.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In May 2025, Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi had to be placed in an induced coma after colliding with a post when the assistant delayed raising an offside flag.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Pep Guardiola's men should have received a penalty against Tottenham and a Liverpool goal should have been chalked off for offside.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The corner is scrambled away to Ryan Giggs, who scuffs a shot goalward and a delirious Sheringham sweeps in, scouting over his shoulder to check the offside while wheeling away celebrating wildly.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Caught offside, it took a moment for her to ascertain what her aunt meant by Like That.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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