Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Retired referee Taylor takes top Turkish role
Anthony Taylor swaps the pitch for the boardroom as Turkey's new refereeing chief.
A. Taylor
coach
Role
Director of elite refereeing
Federation
Turkish Football Federation
Age
47
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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