Arsene Wenger's radical offside rule change takes next step despite UEFA rejectionFormer Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has pushed for a complete overhaul of the current offside law and Ifab have now decided to greenlight an official trial of his ideaView 3 Images The change to the offside rule will be trialled in Canada (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Arsene Wenger's controversial proposed changes to the offside law have moved a step closer to becoming reality after being granted a trial in Canada. Wenger has been trying to change the offside rule since joining FIFA in November 2019 and his idea will be put to the test next month. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings‌View 3 Images Arsene Wenger wants to change the offside rule (Image: Getty Images)“In case of doubt, the doubt benefits the striker. VAR is frequently taking around five minutes to rule on offside decisions at the highest level, causing huge frustration. What do you make of Arsene Wenger's 'daylight' rule?

Source: Daily Mirror March 02, 2026 14:02 UTC