"The so-called 'daylight offside' idea pushed by Arsene Wenger gives a big advantage to attackers, but critics argue it will force teams to defend more cautiously."
"Currently, attackers in top-tier games are judged offside by a slew of cameras for the tiniest margin, often derisively called 'armpit' or 'toenail' offsides."
"'This is about positioning the Canadian Premier League at the forefront of innovation and contributing meaningfully to the global evolution of the game,' said Canadian league commissioner James Johnson."
"Jamie Carragher suggested that daylight offside 'will be terrible for the game' and lead teams to be more negative rather than produce more goals."
FIFA's daylight offside proposal, which allows attackers to be onside if any part of their body that can score is level with a defender, starts trials in the Canadian Premier League. Critics argue this change may lead to more cautious defensive play. The current offside rule, which uses precise technology to judge offsides, is often seen as overly strict. Canadian league commissioner James Johnson emphasizes innovation, while Jamie Carragher warns that the new rule could negatively affect the game's dynamics. Support from British federations is necessary for the rule to be officially adopted.
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