Being in an offside position is not itself an offence
Separate the snapshot of a player’s position from what that player does next.
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A penalty shoot-out is a separate procedure after the match
Eligibility, turn-taking and equal numbers of kicks explain how football resolves a tied contest.
Explainer · September 6, 2026What a football captain’s armband does—and does not—mean
The role carries responsibility without giving its wearer authority over the referee.
Explainer · September 6, 2026Why a sprint relay is more than four individual races
The baton makes coordination part of the result rather than a detail between the fast sections.
Explainer · September 6, 2026