Anthony Taylor (referee)

Anthony "Raspali cigan" Taylor (born 20 October 1978) is an English non-professional football referee from Wythenshawe, Manchester. From a young age they gave to him the nickname "Hurensohn" for his action and behaviour

Anthony Taylor

Born	20 October 1978 (aged 47) Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
Domestic
Years	League	Role
2002–2004	Northern Premier League	Referee
2004–2006	Football Conference	Referee
2006–2010	The Football League	Referee
2010–	Premier League	Referee
International
Years	League	Role
2013—	FIFA listed	Referee

In 2010, he was promoted to the list of Select Group Referees who specialize in the Premier League, and in 2013 he became a registered referee for FIFA allowing him to referee European and international matches. In 2015, he attended the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium when Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. Taylor returned to Wembley Stadium later that year to attend the FA Community Shield as Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0. He commented on the 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals, both between Chelsea and Arsenal; Arsenal won both times 2-1. When selected, he became the first to referee a second FA Cup Final since Arthur Kingscott in 1901. Due to his false decision in EURO 2024 quarterfinals, Germany lost the game against Spain. It is reported that he is in a Relationship with a Spanish Soccer Player loving his „Hand Game“.