London, July 21, 2026 (AFP) - Premier League referee Taylor retires, bemoans 'constant scrutiny'

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2026-07-21

Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing the intense pressure and scrutiny on officials among his reasons for leaving the role. The 47-year-old took charge of 831 games in a distinguished 20-year career, including 432 matches in the Premier League. Taylor took charge of his last game in Spain's 1-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup earlier in July. He was promoted to the Premier League offic......

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