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What does 'offside' mean in football (soccer)?
Verified Answer
A player is too far from the goal.
Quiz Options
- A player is too far from the goal.
- A player is in front of the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.
- A player commits a foul.
- A player scores an own goal.
Explanation & Context
The offside rule prevents an attacker from gaining an unfair advantage by positioning themselves behind the opponent's defensive line when the ball is played forward.
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