‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football

47-year-old took charge of two tournament matchesTaylor has refereed in the Premier League for 16 yearsAnthony Taylor has announced his retirement from elite refereeing after a distinguished career spanning more than two decades and 831 matches.One of England’s most accomplished officials, the 47-year-old officiated 668 matches in the professional game in England. He brings the curtain down on his career following his final appointment – the World Cup last-16 tie between Portugal and Spain in the United States. Continue reading...

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