{"id":56,"date":"2026-03-31T06:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/2026\/03\/31\/arsene-wenger-insists-daylight-offside-change-make-football-even-more-exciting\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T06:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:12:44","slug":"arsene-wenger-insists-daylight-offside-change-make-football-even-more-exciting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=56","title":{"rendered":"Arsene Wenger insists &#8216;daylight offside&#8217; change make football even more exciting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_548649\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger, now FIFA\u2019s Chief of Global Football, wants to bring in &#8216;daylight offside&#8217; to produce more exciting football and give more benefit to attacking players<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36354196\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsene Wenger\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36354196.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2249991295.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36354196.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2249991295.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36354196.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2249991295.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36354196.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2249991295.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsene Wenger is pushing for daylight offside to be introduced across the world\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsene Wenger is pushing for daylight offside to be introduced across the world<cite aria-label=\"Image: Michael Regan - FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Michael Regan &#8211; FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsene Wenger insists the \u201cdaylight offside\u201d trial will make football more exciting. Wenger, FIFA\u2019s Chief of Global Football Development, believes it will help produce more goals and change the game in favour of strikers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The trial was given the go-ahead by the International Football Association Board and will start in the Canadian Premier League from April 4.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Under the trial, a player will only be ruled offside if there is a gap \u2013 or \u201cdaylight\u201d \u2013 between themselves and the second to last defender. In effect, attackers must be fully beyond the second last defending player to be penalised.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_09d958\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Tottenham&#8217;s mega contract offer to Roberto De Zerbi with final negotiations underway<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_09d958\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Elliot Anderson on sliding doors moment in England training and World Cup inspiration<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Wenger said: \u201cThis is an important pilot. By testing this new interpretation in a professional competition, we can better understand its impact, including in terms of improving clarity and the flow of the game and promoting attacking play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe look forward to analysing the results of the trial phase. We thank the Canadian Premier League and the Canadian Soccer Association for their willingness to support FIFA with this pilot and for providing their competition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FIFA say the \u201cdaylight offside\u201d will introduce \u201ca clearer visual threshold, the trial is aimed at restoring a greater attacking advantage and boosting the flow of matches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Is the daylight offside rule a good idea? Have your say in the comments section.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36942539\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36942539\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.41\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The LED screen displays a message from VAR which reads &quot;Checking Goal, Possible Offside&quot; during the Premier League match between Brighton &#038; Hove Albion and Liverpool at Amex Stadium. \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36942539.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Brighton-Hove-Albion-v-Liverpool-Premier-League.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36942539.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Brighton-Hove-Albion-v-Liverpool-Premier-League.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36942539.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Brighton-Hove-Albion-v-Liverpool-Premier-League.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36942539.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Brighton-Hove-Albion-v-Liverpool-Premier-League.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The CPL will also trial Football Video Support, to give coaches the ability to challenge - although this is not to replace VAR\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The CPL will also trial Football Video Support, to give coaches the ability to challenge &#8211; although this is not to replace VAR<cite aria-label=\"Image: Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The CPL will also trial Football Video Support (FVS) where coaches are given a set number of challenges in each game. They can be used in match-changing incidents on goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The coach must give a request card to the fourth official before the game restarts. The fourth official will also check for any offences leading up to goals but is not seen as a replacement for VAR.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FIFA say the initiatives are part of wider measures \u201cbrought in to enhance match tempo and reduce time-wasting were approved and updates were given on ongoing developments in offside-related technologies and trials.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Feq1SEG6mXDIZGTTnek7oz\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><em>Join our new WhatsApp community<\/em> <\/a>and receive your daily dose of <em>Mirror<\/em> <em>Football<\/em> content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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