re: Concept for soccer. I freaking hate these low scoring games.

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Lukaku had a goal disallowed last game because VAR determined his kneecap was offsides. shite like that is infuriating. If you're going to use this ultra precise VAR, at least relax the definition of offsides.

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This is the only reasonable change in a thread full of dumbassery. Draws are great, low scoring games can be fantastic. Sometimes that’s just the way a particular match goes. Doesn’t mean you need to change a sport to meet our ADD entertainment needs.

I thought VAR would be great but it’s interpretation is often skewed when each millisecond of action is scrutinized.

let them use their hands

and just make them get the ball past where the goal used to be.

if that seems too much like a free for all the. maybe make the. take a break between plays

and give them
helmets.

I’d keep all the on field rules the same but allow way more substitutions. Guys can’t go balls out very often because of fatigue. I think if more Guys could sub maybe even in and out then you’d get a more attacking aggressive style of play that would also lead to more counterattacks which are exciting. More chances for goals = more goals and a more exciting game but not by diminishing the skill level.

Exactly

And it’s the most popular sport in the world because every 3rd world country can throw a ball on the ground and that’s their entertainment for the day. I never understood that argument. It doesn’t mean it’s the best or most entertaining

They arent buying $1000 worth of gear for Braxton.

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If you're going to use this ultra precise VAR, at least relax the definition of offsides

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For reference “offsides” is a gridiron football infraction

Why does the offside definition need adjustment? If a playable part of the body is off he’s off. You’re not going to be able to come up with alternate definition that makes sense

I'm in my 40's, grew up in BR playing football. Only the weird kids played soccer growing up.

I have a child that has been playing since she was 6, now she is 13 playing competitive soccer. My outlook on the sport has come a long way since I was a kid.

I admit it is hard to watch the pros because of the flopping. Watching an elite athlete writhe around on the ground over miniscule contact infuriates me. But surprisingly the refs usually fall for it! That's what I cannot understand- someone flops, then 3-4 teammates get in the ref's face, and then he either calls the foul or pulls a card.

The sport shouldn't change rules for casual people who only watch the WC or Olympics. I do think they should add an additional ref to the pitch. Hell basketball is 1/4 the size and they have 3 refs. There's just no way 1 ref can follow the ball but also be aware of any contact on another part of the field.

I would be for the "daylight" rule for offisides. Using VAR to show that a fingernail is out front goes against the nature of the rule IMO.

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Get rid of offsides

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You have no idea how bad that would make the game.

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defined line like hockey.

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They do this for kids at the 7v7 level, not as cool as you think

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I would like to see them loosen the offside rule if they are going to use VAR. If any part of the body is even with or behind the 2nd to last opposing player, then the player is onside.

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I agree with this. Treat it like a QB throwing a ball at the LOS, just a piece of the QB would need to be behind LOS. Just a piece of attacker would need to be in-line with defender.

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Using VAR to show that a fingernail is out front goes against the nature of the rule IMO.

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This has actually changed. Now only body parts you are allowed to strike the ball with count for offsides, so shoulders/legs/head. If your arm is the furthest thing forward and the only part offsides it won't count for offsides on VAR