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July 21 : Anthony Taylor announced his retirement from elite refereeing on Tuesday after a distinguished career spanning more than two decades and 831 matches.
The 47-year-old bows out following his final appointment at the World Cup, where he officiated the round-of-16 encounter between Portugal and Spain in the United States.
"Officiating at the elite level has been an immense privilege, but the pressure is intense and the scrutiny is constant," Taylor said in a statement on the Premier League website.
"The time is now right to step aside and look forward to transitioning to the next chapter of my career."
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