With the World Cup 2014 almost upon us, England is preparing once again to be a nation of couch experts on all the action occurring on the pitch faraway in Brazil.
But one rule of football continues to be a tantalising goal too far - a clear and simple understanding of the offside rule.
What we need is someone we trust to give a definitive explanation once and for all. Preferably a master of sport, communication and stepping over the ball on whom we can rely at such times.
Step forward, Mr Will.i.am.
The Black Eyed Peas star and secret soccer aficionado was asked by Capital Radio's breakfast team to explain the rule that has eluded some of football's finest brains.
And here's what happened - WATCH ABOVE.
The World Cup 2014 starts on Thursday 12 June. Here, to help you further, are some celebrity lookalikes - some slightly more convincing than others, we'll admit...
But one rule of football continues to be a tantalising goal too far - a clear and simple understanding of the offside rule.
What we need is someone we trust to give a definitive explanation once and for all. Preferably a master of sport, communication and stepping over the ball on whom we can rely at such times.
Step forward, Mr Will.i.am.
The Black Eyed Peas star and secret soccer aficionado was asked by Capital Radio's breakfast team to explain the rule that has eluded some of football's finest brains.
And here's what happened - WATCH ABOVE.
The World Cup 2014 starts on Thursday 12 June. Here, to help you further, are some celebrity lookalikes - some slightly more convincing than others, we'll admit...
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