Can a player be called for offside after a goal kick by his own team?

When a player takes a goal kick from their own team, the Laws of the Game state that no player can be called offside during that specific situation. This is because the player is taking a kick from within their own penalty area, and when the ball leaves the area, all players are considered to be onside regardless of their position relative to the second-to-last opponent.

This rule is in place to promote fair play and to encourage attacking plays immediately following a goal kick. Consequently, it means that players cannot be penalized for being in an offside position when their own team is performing a goal kick. The offside rule is designed to prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage, but in the case of a goal kick, that advantage is nullified, allowing play to restart without the threat of an offside call.