Retired referee Anthony Taylor appointed to Turkish refereeing role

Retired referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed as director of elite refereeing for the Turkish Football Federation, according to BBC Sport.

Taylor, who recently stepped away from on-field officiating, will take on a leadership role overseeing elite refereeing standards in Turkish football.

The appointment marks a new chapter for the English official, who was widely known for his work in top-level competitions before his retirement.

Further details of his remit and the federation's plans for refereeing development have not been disclosed.