Published 18:38 IST, February 20th 2020

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to revolutionise offside law in time for Euro 2020?

Former Arsenal manager and current FIFA head of development Arsene Wenger has laid out his ideas for a revision in the offside rule ahead of UEFA Euro 2020.

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Former Arsenal manr and current FIFA he of development Arsene Wenger has laid out his ideas for a revision in offside rule ahe of UEFA Euro 2020. Wenger's proposals would mean that a player would be deemed on side if any part of ir body is level or behind last defender. However, International Football Association Board (IFAB) have said that while y've taken Arsene Wenger's proposal into account, it is highly unlikely that rule is changed ahe of Euro 2020.

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Arsene Wenger offside law: Former Arsenal manr suggests a change in offside rule due to Premier League VAR controversies

current offside rule suggests that any part of player's body that strays behind last defender is ruled out. implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has seen goals ruled out due to armpits which has created many controversies. Wenger’s proposal suggests that body parts which are used to score a goal -  shoulder, he, legs and torso - should be counted when deciding a call for offside. Arsene Wenger’s proposal was me so that VAR does t rule out goals due to a fraction of attacker being in front of defensive line. 

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IFAB deny offside rule change ahe of Euro 2020 despite Premier League VAR controversies

However, IFAB general secretary Lukas Brud told Sky Sports News that Annual General Meeting wouldn’t make any changes to offside rule on Wednesday. Brud said that meeting would take Arsene Wenger’s proposal into account, but for any law to change, it will take months of introspection. He said that  rule will t be implemented in Euro 2020.

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18:38 IST, February 20th 2020