Arsène Wenger

Arsène Wenger is a former professional football manager and current Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA. He is newsworthy because a proposed change to the offside rule, often referred to as the 'Wenger Law,' is being trialed in the Canadian Premier League (CPL) in collaboration with FIFA and approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). This rule change aims to redefine offside, potentially only penalizing players when there is clear daylight between the attacker and the last defender. The trials in Canada also include testing a system where coaches can review referee decisions. Wenger's proposed rule change represents a significant potential shift in how offside is interpreted and officiated in football, and its testing phase is a crucial step in determining its feasibility and impact on the game.