Angry Roma fans attack English referee Anthony Taylor and family at the airport
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Anthomy Taylor protecting his family at the Airport.

Angry Roma fans attack English referee Anthony Taylor and family at the airport

Izuchukwu Akawor 07:48 - 02.06.2023

AS Roma fans are still angry with Anthony Taylor and bitter about the way he handled the Europa League final against Sevilla in Budapest.

An ugly incident involving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor and his family occurred at the Budapest airport where AS Roma fans were seen abusing the match official.

The attack followed a shocking reaction from Roma boss Jose Mourinho after his club lost the Europa League final against Sevilla.

Sevilla vs Roma
Anthony Taylor and his family were led by a ring of security at the Budapest airport.

Sevilla made it an unprecedented seventh Europa League title after a thrilling 4-1 win over Roma on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the final on Wednesday night.

Roma fans attack Taylor

The Englishman was the centre referee for the Europa League final between Roma and Sevilla alongside other Premier League referees on the night.

However, Roma fans were not impressed by Taylor’s handling of the game and were seen abusing him and his family at the airport in Budapest.

Anthony Taylor is not a popular man amongst Roma fans at the moment.
Anthony Taylor of England Sevilla vs Roma

In a video making the rounds on social media, Taylor was spotted with his family led by security at the airport terminal with the irate Roma fans.

Supporters of the Italian club could be seen whistling, abusing, and throwing chairs and drinks as Taylor and his family which included his daughter who was pushed to tears made their way through the crowd.

Sevilla vs Roma
Roma fans abusing Anthony Taylor and his family at the Budapest Airport.

PGMOL reacts

As per Daily Star, the referee association in England has swiftly reacted to the video of abuse from Roma fans.

According to the report, PGMOL has acknowledged and condemned the trending video and is appalled by the incident they described as ‘unjustified and abhorrent.’

Jose Mourinho was furious with Anthony Taylor and attacked him at the Parking Lot.
Jose Mourinho Sevilla vs Roma

“PGMOL is aware of videos circulating on social media showing Anthony Taylor and his family being harassed and abused at Budapest Airport,” the referee body stated.

“We are appalled at the unjustified and abhorrent abuse directed at Anthony and his family as he tries to make his way home from refereeing the UEFA Europa League final. We will continue to provide our full support to Anthony and his family."

Anthony Taylor.
Anthony Taylor of England The Englishman handed out eight yellow cards to Roma during the game vs Sevilla.

Taylor, 44, was also confronted at the parking lot by former Manchester United and Chelsea manager, Mourinho, as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, calling the match official and “f***king disgrace.”

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