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Taylor retires after 20-year refereeing career

Anthony Taylor, 47, has retired from refereeing after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, with his final appearance coming in Spain's 1-0 World Cup last-16 win over Portugal. A former prison officer who spent 16 seasons in the Premier League and oversaw major finals and international tournaments, his retirement was lauded as a long and distinguished service by figures such as Howard Webb.

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Tariq Lamptey Joins QPR Free Transfer

Queens Park Rangers signed Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer from Fiorentina after an injury‑hit spell, adding a former Chelsea and Brighton full-back with over 100 Premier League appearances and 11 Ghana caps. His return to fitness and potential to boost QPR’s attack and defense is tempered by questions about his time in Italy, but the club regards him as a high-pedigree signing with significant upside.

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