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Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger proposed changing the offside law to “daylight”, meaning an attacker would only be offside if there is clear daylight between the last defender and the attacking player. The proposal aims to remove the subjectivity and frustration surrounding VAR interventions that have dominated football since its introduction. Supporters argue it would make offside calls clear-cut and benefit attackers, leading to more goals. However, critics argue it would fundamentally alter the game’s balance, making it too easy for attackers and potentially leading to a flood of goals. The debate centres on whether football should fundamentally change its rules to accommodate new technology or endure the current frustrations while trying to improve VAR implementation.
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