The Premier League has issued the following statement after referee Anthony Taylor and his family were subjected to abuse while travelling back home from Budapest, where he had officiated in the UEFA Europa League final:
"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.
"No one should have to suffer the inexcusable behaviour they had to endure yesterday.
"Anthony is one of our most experienced and accomplished match officials and we fully support him and his family."
PGMOL Statement pic.twitter.com/zSYCx2Sw1e
— PGMOL (@FA_PGMOL) June 1, 2023
