(see related) English Referees' body PGMOL on Friday condemned the harassment referee Anthony Taylor was subjected to by angry AS Roma fans at Budapest airport after their side's defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
An online video shows Taylor and his family being insulted and accosted while they were being escorted through the airport.
A scuffle breaks out after they exit the area and a chair is thrown.
"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," PGMOL said in a statement.
"We will continue to provide our full support to Anthony and his family." England's Premier League also expressed dismay.
"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," it said "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".
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