WIRE — Premier League referee, Anthony Taylor, has announced his retirement from top flight football. Taylor is standing down after 16 years, following the conclusion of the World Cup. The 47-year-old took charge of 831 fixtures in the English, European and international game. His last game was the 2026 World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and eventual EPL: Referee Anthony Taylor steps down
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