Overview
- Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Gianni Infantino said FIFA is examining how to make football more offensive and attractive, including by revisiting offside.
- Under the proposal attributed to Arsène Wenger, an attacker would be onside if any scoring body part remains level with the second-last opponent, a shift from the current stricter threshold.
- FIFA initiated trials of the concept with IFAB’s permission after earlier delays linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- IFAB, which sets the Laws of the Game, is scheduled to meet on 20 January in London to review the testing and next steps.
- Supporters argue the change could reduce marginal VAR decisions, while critics note close judgments would still require precise assessment.