The Premier League has slammed the "unacceptable abuse" directed at referee Anthony Taylor in the aftermath of Wednesday's Europa League final between Sevilla and Rome. Taylor, a member of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, was the subject of extreme abuse as he was mobbed by Roma supporters on Thursday at Budapest airport. The abhorrent treatment of the Englishman came after Roma manager Jose Mourinho slammed the referee's performance during the final - which his side lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw - who he later branded a "f***ing disgrace" in a foul-mouthed car park rant.
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"We are shocked and appalled by the unacceptable abuse directed at Anthony Taylor and his family as they travelled back from the UEFA Europa League Final," said a Premier League spokesperson.
"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.
Taylor, who is from Greater Manchester, has refereed both Everton and Liverpool in the Premier League this season.
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