FIFA president Gianni Infantino dropped a bombshell at the recent World Sports Summit. FIFA is considering introducing a new “Daylight” offside rule, also known as the Wenger Rule. Let’s take a closer look at what this could mean for the beautiful game.

What is the New Offside Rule?

In simple terms, an attacking player will now have to be completely ahead of the defensive player to be ruled offside.

Previously, if any part of the body capable of scoring a goal – the head, torso, or feet – was even slightly past the defender, it was an offside call.

Offside in Football: Disallowed Goal

But under the new rule, as long as any goal – scoring part of the body is level with the defender’s, the player is not offside.

The Thoughts Behind the Change

Infantino stated, “We’ve been constantly thinking about how to make football more offensive and attractive. The offside rule has been evolving, and in the future, attacking players might be able to run even further ahead.” This shows FIFA’s intention to bring more excitement to the sport.

Testing the Waters

The rule, proposed by former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, has been undergoing tests in some youth leagues in Sweden, Italy, and the Netherlands. So far, it has received a positive response.

Now, we face a crucial question. Will this “attack – encouraging” approach make football more entertaining, or will it lead to unfairness in the game? We want to hear your thoughts! Leave your comments below and let’s discuss this potential game – changing rule.