UEFA distribute offside rule DVD

UEFA will distribute a DVD to national football associations in an effort to clarify interpretation of the offside rule in time for Euro 2004.

FIFA introduced new guidelines last year on how to interpret the rule, emphasising that players who do not touch the ball or block the goalkeeper’s view should not be flagged offside.

The guidelines caused confusion in some leagues and UEFA is now seeking to clarify its own position before the European Championship finals, starting on June 12.