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Anthony Taylor, the referee of the match between Germany and Spain, has overlooked an alleged clean handball in the quarter-finals of the European Championship.
It is not the first time that the referee of the scandals has caused a stir. It was the 106th minute, when Spanish defender Mark Kukureja touched Xhamal Musiala's shot just in front of his own goal. For fans and pundits a clear penalty, referee Taylor lets the game continue and doesn't even look at the scene. Due to the wrong supposed game-winning decision, the Englishman is now at the center of criticism and not for the first time.
Controversial decisions of the English referee - According to "onefootball.com", it is not the first time that the decisions of the referee are hotly debated. Taylor already has a long list of controversial decisions. A shocking incident occurred in the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma. Anthony dished out 14 yellow cards, which was met with incomprehension by many involved. Roma manager Jose Mourinho was particularly incensed and confronted Taylor after the game. The Portuguese coach accused the referee of being a "disgrace". This public confrontation generated further headlines and increased Taylor's reputation as a controversial referee.
The precedent with Kukureja in 2022 - Even the Spaniard Mark Kukureja has a history with Taylor. In the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham in 2022, the 45-year-old made a clearly wrong decision in favor of the Roosters. Kukureja was dragged to the ground by his hair by an opponent, but Anthony allowed play to continue, with Tottenham leveling the match. This decision angered London Blues fans so much that they started a petition to ensure that the protagonist in question would never be allowed to take charge of their team's matches again.
Scandal referee's future - The 45-year-old referee has been refereeing since 2002, previously a former prison officer and has been on the FIFA list since 2013. His participation in international tournaments such as the European Championship is nothing new. . "EURO 2024" in Germany coincides with the third consecutive European Championship in which it participates. Whether Taylor's career will continue after all the controversy remains to be seen. The next European will take place in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2028. It remains exciting to see if he will still be whistling on the international stage until then.
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