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Canadian League Vinger Offside Rule Sparks Debate
The experiment of applying the "Visual Offside" rule led by Arsène Wenger in the Canadian League sparked widespread controversy. This rule allowed the goal scored by Polish player Tomasz Skoplak in the 97th minute of the match between Toronto International FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC to stand, after it was initially thought to be offside. The rule is based on excluding cases where the gap between the attacker and defender is clear and visible, which reduces the number of precise offside decisions. Its aim is to promote attacking play and minimize incorrect calls. Although the scoring rate in the Canadian League has remained stable, fans have expressed concerns about a decline in defensive tactics. The experiment is expected to continue until the end of 2026, after which FIFA will evaluate it to decide whether to officially adopt it in major tournaments.
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