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Referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement after 20-year career in football

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Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from refereeing with immediate effect, concluding a career that lasted over 20 years.
The 47-year-old officiated a total of 831 matches, including 16 years in the Premier League.
Taylor cited intense pressure and constant scrutiny as contributing factors to his decision to retire.
He has also refereed two tournament matches during his career.
His retirement marks the end of a notable tenure in elite football officiating.

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‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football

The Guardian· 7 hours ago

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'Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant' - referee Taylor retires

BBC News· 7 hours ago