Premier League Referee David Coote Suspended After Video Allegedly Shows Derogatory Remarks About Klopp
Premier League referee David Coote was suspended on Monday following the emergence of a video on social media in which he allegedly made derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
The video, which has not yet been dated or explained in terms of how it surfaced, appears to show Coote calling Klopp “arrogant” and using offensive language.
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Coote, 42, officiated Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
In response, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) issued a statement confirming Coote’s suspension, saying: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. PGMOL will make no further comment until the process is complete.”