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LAW 11 · Offside · 2026/27

After the ball has been played by Team A, an offence is committed against a player of Team A who was in an offside position and was already challenging an opponent (Team B) for the ball inside the opponents’ penalty area. What is the referee’s decision?

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THE DECISION

An indirect free kick is awarded to Team B. The offside offence is penalised as it has occurred before the foul challenge.

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