What does 'offside' mean in football?

Quiz Options

• A player is too far from the opponent's goal when the ball is played to them.
• A player tackled an opponent unfairly.
• A player touched the ball with their hand.
• A player celebrated a goal excessively.

Explanation

The offside rule prevents players from gaining an unfair advantage by staying too close to the opponent's goal line when the ball is passed forward.