English referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement after a career spanning 831 matches. The 47-year-old Premier League official was the longest-serving referee in the English top flight, with 16 years of experience.
Taylor spent 14 years on the FIFA list, officiating at two World Cup editions. The news of his retirement drew mixed reactions in Italy, particularly among Roma fans, who never forgave him for his handling of the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma, won by the Spanish side amid much controversy. On that occasion, Jose Mourinho strongly contested several refereeing decisions.
Taylor has officially hung up his whistle, closing an important chapter in English and international football.