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Referee Anthony Taylor Retires After 20 Years, 163 Caps

7/23/2026

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Anthony Taylor announced his retirement, ending a 20-year career with 163 international caps.
Taylor disliked VAR but supported technology and used pitch-side monitors.
He refereed 15 Chelsea matches, during which Chelsea lost twice and one player was sent off after VAR.
After the 2023 Europa League final he was confronted by José Mourinho in a car park and later by Roma fans at an airport.

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Anthony Taylor announced his retirement, ending a 20-year career with 163 international caps.
Taylor disliked VAR but supported technology and used pitch-side monitors.
He refereed 15 Chelsea matches, during which Chelsea lost twice and one player was sent off after VAR.
After the 2023 Europa League final he was confronted by José Mourinho in a car park and later by Roma fans at an airport.