Has the Offside Rule in Football Become Unfair?

Imagine a striker beating the defence and scoring a perfect goal only for it to be ruled out because his shoulder was offside by mere centimetres. The offside rule began as a way to stop goal-hanging, not to penalise fine margins. Over time, it grew more complex and VAR decisions now hinge on body parts players cannot realistically control. Some fans argue offside should only apply when a player gains a clear advantage. Others insist even the smallest edge matters. Where do you stand? Should a few centimetres rule a goal out or should referees tolerate tight margins? Share your view: Yes or No?

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