Anthony Taylor has hung up his whistle, announcing his immediate retirement from refereeing after two decades in the profession, as reported by BBC News.
Taylor became one of English football's most recognisable officials, taking charge of major fixtures in the Premier League and on the international stage, including matches at the World Cup. His two-decade career saw him rise through the ranks to become one of England's top referees, regularly handling high-profile domestic and continental fixtures.
The decision brings the curtain down on a career that established Taylor as a fixture of the modern game's officiating landscape, having earned his stripes across the top flight and on football's biggest platforms. While specific details of his final assignments or future plans within the sport were not disclosed, his retirement marks the end of an era for one of the Premier League's longest-serving referees.
BBC News confirmed the retirement came into effect immediately, closing a chapter on a two-decade refereeing journey that spanned some of the most scrutinised matches in English and international football.