IFAB to consider changes to the offside rule

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) have agreed at their 134th Annual General Meeting in Belfast to review the game's offside rule.

They have, though, expressed a desire for more data and investigation before proposing any possible changes to the regulation, with tests to be held at the 2020 Olympic Games and other competitions.

IFAB have agreed to consult with all interested parties, with a view to changing things to favour attacking players.

They will also continue to monitor harassment of officials during matches, and highlighted the success of VAR.

The use of VAR in competitions with more restricted budgets was also discussed, as were some grey areas surrounding the handball laws.