Retired referee Taylor takes top Turkish role

Anthony Taylor swaps the pitch for the boardroom as Turkey's new refereeing chief.

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What happened. Anthony Taylor, who retired last month after 20 years as a referee, has been appointed director of elite refereeing for the Turkish Football Federation.

• Taylor said he was 'delighted' to take up the role.
• Appointment comes 10 months after betting scandal involving Turkish officials.
• Taylor refereed at Euro 2020 and two World Cups.

“I am delighted to be joining the Turkish Football Federation and look forward to the opportunity ahead.”

— Anthony Taylor

Taylor will lead strategic and technical development of elite refereeing in Turkey.

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