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Wenger's radical offside rule: A game-changer?
27 Feb
Summary
- Arsene Wenger proposes a new 'daylight' offside rule.
- The Canadian Premier League will trial the new rule.
- Chelsea and West Ham fined over £600,000 for fan misconduct.
Arsene Wenger, FIFA's chief of global football development, has proposed a significant alteration to the offside law, potentially reshaping the sport. His 'daylight' rule suggests an attacker is onside if any part of their body used for scoring is level with the second-last defender. This change aims to benefit faster strikers, shifting the balance currently favoring defenses.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is set to discuss Wenger's proposal this weekend. If approved, the Canadian Premier League will serve as the testing ground for this innovative rule. The league's smaller size and fewer teams make it an ideal, less disruptive environment for such an experiment, with trials expected to commence in April.
In separate disciplinary news, Chelsea and West Ham United have been collectively fined over £600,000 by the Football Association. This penalty stems from a 'serious and unsightly incident' involving fan misconduct during a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge earlier this year. The fines underscore the FA's stance on maintaining order and sportsmanship within the league.
