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Premier League referee Taylor retires with immediate effect

Premier League referee Taylor retires with immediate effect
Sky Sports Football Tuesday 21 July 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor retires with immediate effect after 16 years at top of the game; Taylor also spent 14 years on FIFA list and refereed at two World Cups, with final game Spain's win over Portugal last month Tuesday 21 July 2026 16:02, UK Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England's top flight at the...

Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor retires with immediate effect after 16 years at top of the game; Taylor also spent 14 years on FIFA list and refereed at two World Cups, with final game Spain's win over Portugal last month Tuesday 21 July 2026 16:02, UK Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England's top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup. The 47-year-old hangs up his whistle following 831 games in the English, European and international game, with his final match the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and tournament winners Spain. Domestically, Taylor refereed in every major domestic English cup final, officiating the 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals and the 215 League Cup final, as well as 432 Premier League matches. He also served for 14 years on the FIFA international list, and was selected to represent England at both the 2022 and 2026 World Cups. More to follow...
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