Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Anthony Taylor lands new role as Turkish refereeing chief
Just weeks after retiring, the former Premier League referee is heading abroad for a new challenge.
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Who
Anthony Taylor
What
Appointed director of elite refereeing for Turkish Football Federation
When
After retirement last month
Where
Turkey
What happened. Anthony Taylor has been appointed director of elite refereeing for the Turkish Football Federation, weeks after retiring from professional refereeing.
- Taylor's last match was at the World Cup, Spain's 1-0 win over Portugal.
- He is 47 years old.
- The appointment follows a betting investigation in Turkish football.
“I am delighted to be joining the Turkish Football Federation and very much looking forward to beginning this new role.”
— Anthony Taylor
Taylor will use his experience to improve elite refereeing in Turkey.
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