| 1. Anthony Taylor is a British football referee with over 15 years of experience. |
| 2. He gained widespread attention in June 2023 after an incident with AS Roma FC fans at Budapest Airport. |
| 3. Taylor decided to pursue referee training after realizing limited chances of reaching a professional football level. |
| 4. His mother significantly influenced his perspective on refereeing. |
| 5. He worked as a front-office supervisor at Hilton Hotels and Resorts from 1998 to 2000. |
| 6. From 2001 to 2013, Taylor worked as a prison officer before resigning to focus on refereeing. |
| 7. Taylor began his refereeing career at age sixteen in local leagues. |
| 8. He made his English Premier League debut in 2010 and officiated in significant matches. |
| 9. Taylor became a FIFA-listed referee on January 1, 2013. |
| 10. He officiated in prestigious tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. |
| 11. Taylor loves animals and owns a pet dog. |
| 12. He looks up to referees like Joe Worrall and Pierluigi Collina and considers Chris Foy his mentor. |
| 13. In the 2011-12 EPL season, Taylor made notable disciplinary decisions. |
| 14. He has been involved in contentious encounters with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. |
| 15. Taylor supports Altrincham FC and advocates for non-league football. |
| 16. Taylor's quick response during Euro 2020 saved Christian Eriksen's life. |
| 17. Before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he underwent a tailored fitness program. |
| 18. During the 2023 Europa League final, Taylor set a record for issuing 14 yellow cards. |
| 19. An incident at Budapest airport involved AS Roma fans confronting Taylor and his family. |
| 20. Jose Mourinho, AS Roma's manager, was involved in heated exchanges with Taylor at the airport. |
| 21. Despite the incident, Taylor was later seen walking near his home with his family and dog. |
