What happened. Anthony Taylor has been unveiled as the Turkish Football Federation's new director of elite refereeing, receiving a shirt in a ceremony mimicking a player signing.

Taylor retired last month after 20 years, including 668 domestic matches.
He officiated at Euro 2020 and the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
His role includes developing referees to UEFA and FIFA standards.

“Officiating at the elite level has been an immense privilege, but the pressure is intense and the scrutiny is constant.”
— Anthony Taylor

He will lead strategic development of refereeing in Turkey, which has faced recent betting scandal issues.

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