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BBC sports editor Dan Roan sits down with former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor to discuss his retirement from refereeing, what made him decide to retire and, what’s next in his career. Taylor also speaks about his new role in developing referees in Turkey, the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being an official at not only the highest level, but also at grassroots level. The World Cup saw new rule changes in which Taylor gives his thoughts and experiences of and, he speaks of his final game between Portugal and Spain.
TIME CODES
01:00 Reflecting on career
08:30 New role in Turkey
11:00 Decision to retire
14:50 Pressure & scrutiny
28:400 World Cup law changes & VAR
33:00 Final game
Published on Thursday, 13th August 2026.
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