The English ‘Daily Mail’ points out that the controversial referee of the Spain-Germany quarter-final of European Cup, Anthony Taylor, has gone home and will not whistle again in the contest. The massive controversy generated by his performance in the match would cause UEFA to withdraw him for the final. In Germany, there was an uproar about the referee’s role, with criticism and demands that nothing would change.
However, according to the aforementioned media, UEFA ruled the ‘refrigerator’ for Taylor. It should be noted that the Englishman, in any case, will not be able to whistle if England reach the final in Berlin. Although no decision has been made yet, Daniele Orsato, who is already in charge of England-Switzerland, is believed to be in pole position. The 48-year-old Italian, a FIFA referee since 2010 and refereed the 2020 Champions League final, will retire after the European Championship. Polish Szymon Marciniak is another option.
Taylor was the subject of significant online abuse after refusing to call a penalty for a handball by Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) in Spain’s 2-1 win over Germany after extra time, which handed the hosts the tournament in red.
Source: La Verdad
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