Overview
- Arsene Wenger has proposed a 'daylight' principle for offsides, allowing attackers to be onside if any part of their scoring body is level with or behind the defender.
- The proposal addresses concerns that VAR has nullified the attacking advantage introduced by the 1990 same-line rule.
- Positive trials of the new rule have been conducted in Sweden, Italy, and the Netherlands, with mixed reactions from fans and analysts.
- Wenger confirmed that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) will make a final decision on the rule change by mid-2026.
- The former Arsenal manager has also reignited debate over automatic Champions League qualification for Europa League winners, calling the policy unfair.