What Is the Role of the Fourth Official?

The fourth official supports the referee and assistant referees, manages substitutions, monitors the benches, and communicates technical decisions. They play a key role in ensuring order and smooth proceedings during the match.

The Offside Rule Explained

The offside rule is one of football’s most debated and misunderstood concepts. But what really counts as offside? How do timing and positioning affect the call? Read the full article to finally make sense of this classic rule.