“Arsene Wenger offside” may be introduced in football from the 2026/2027 season – RMC Sport
The International Football Federation (FIFA) and the International Football Association Council (IFAB) are open to changing the offside rules in accordance with the recommendations of the ex-Arsenal coach. Arsene Wenger. RMC Sport reports this.
Let us remind you that “Wenger’s offside” suggests that a football player is considered to be in an “offside” position only if he is ahead of the last defender with his whole body.
According to the source, the IFAB will study Wenger’s proposal at its annual meeting, which will take place on January 20 in London. It will be presented to the General Assembly in February. If the proposal is approved, then they will try to implement “Wenger’s offside” in the 2026/2027 season.
Since 2019, Wenger has held the position of Director of Development at FIFA.
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