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What is the offside rule in football designed to prevent?
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Defensive fouling
Quiz Options
- Defensive fouling
- Goalkeeper encroachment
- Goal-hanging
- Attacking players from gaining an unfair advantage by being too close to the opponent's goal
Explanation & Context
The offside rule prevents an attacking player from remaining in an advanced position without defenders between them and the goal line.
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