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LAW 11 · Offside · 2026/27

An attacking player in an offside position is clearly obstructing the goalkeeper’s line of vision. What is the referee’s decision?

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THE DECISION

It is an offside offence. The referee awards an indirect free kick to the defending team. The attacking player is penalised for preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the goalkeeper’s line of vision.

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