Professional Game Match Officials Limited, the referees’ body, said it is appalled by the “unjustified and abhorrent” abuse directed at Anthony Taylor after video footage emerged of him being accosted by angry fans at Budapest airport. Taylor and his family can be seen trying to evade Roma supporters who were shouting at him as he travelled home after refereeing Wednesday’s Europa League final between Roma and Sevilla in the Hungarian capital, which the Spanish side won on penalties after an ill-tempered 1-1 draw.
Referees’ body condemns abuse of Taylor by fans after Europa League final
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