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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20-year career

The official steps down from elite duties with immediate effect, ending a two-decade tenure.

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Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from refereeing, bringing an end to a 20-year career. The decision takes effect immediately, according to reports.

Taylor's retirement from elite refereeing concludes a career that spanned two decades. The announcement was made public recently, though no further details on his future plans have been disclosed.

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  1. BBC'Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant' - referee Taylor retires (opens in a new window)
  2. channelnewsasia.comAnthony Taylor announces retirement from elite refereeing (opens in a new window)
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