Ref Taylor keeps family away from matches due to abuse

PREMIER League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage of abuse he receives.

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In an interview with BBC Sport, the British official spoke about the “worst situation” he had faced, when he was harassed by angry Roma fans following the 2023 Europa League final in Budapest. The Italian side lost to Sevilla on penalties after an ill-tempered game, during which Taylor issued 13 yellow cards.

Then-Roma boss Jose Mourinho criticised Taylor in his post-match press conference before directing a foulmouthed rant at him in a car park, labelling his performance a “disgrace”.

The Portuguese was subsequently banned for four matches by European football’s governing body UEFA.