English referee Anthony Taylor plans to end his professional judicial career after 20 years of work. The BBC reports this.

“Refereeing matches of the greatest peer was for me a less than great honor, but the pressure of this profession is extreme, and respectful control is constant. Now is the time to step up and start the next stage of your career with optimism,” Taylor said..

The remaining match of the 47-year-old English team was the 1/8 final of the 2026 Emergency between the national teams of Spain and Portugal (1:0).

Taylor began his career in the English Football League in the 2006/07 season, after which in 2010 he was again withdrawn from the Premier League match, having made 433 matches..

During his career, Anthony has officiated at a large number of European Cup and international matches, including working at the finals of the Europa League, the World Club Championship, the UEFA Super Cup and the National League.

Dodamo, before his career as an arbitrator, Taylor worked as a prison observer.