offside
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A real-time audio alert will be sent to the assistant if a player is more than 10cm offside.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 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
The spike in overturned penalties in 2020-21 was mainly caused by factual offside and positional situations rather than incorrect foul or handball decisions.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Andoni Iraola's men had a goal ruled out for offside in a 0-0 draw with Chelsea.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The Fugees defense would play upfield, to try to pull the Fire offside.
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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