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LAW 11 · Offside · 2026/27

A midfielder (Team A) passes the ball back to a defender (Team A). The defender gains control of the ball but, before he/she plays the ball, an opposing player (Team B) came from an offside position, made a challenge and intercepted the ball. What is the referee’s decision?

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THE DECISION

Play continues – the Team B player is not 'offside' as the ball was not played by another Team B player.

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