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The 47-year-old took charge of five World Cup matchesTaylor has refereed in the Premier League for 16 yearsAnthony Taylor has announced his retirement from elite refereeing after a distinguished career spanning more than two decades and 831 matches.One of England’s most accomplished officials, the 47-year-old officiated 668 matches in the professional game …
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