The association of referees of the Premier League (PGMOL, for its acronym in English) confirmed this Monday the dismissal of David Coote, the referee who recorded himself insulting Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, who allegedly snorted cocaine during the Euro Cup and who also It is being investigated for alleged match-fixing in a 2019 match.
“Following the conclusion of the investigation into Coote’s conduct, his employment in the Premier League has concluded with immediate effect. Coote’s actions constitute a serious breach of his contract,” the PGMOL said in a statement, in which they also added that Coote You can appeal and they will help you to ensure your well-being.
Coote is in the eye of the storm when several weeks ago a video was made public in which he called Klopp, then Liverpool coach, an “arrogant German asshole.” Since that first scandal, videos of Coote supposedly snorting a white powder, which could be cocaine, appeared in British tabloid media the day after being the assistant referee in the VAR in a Euro Cup match.
In addition, the FA is also investigating Coote for allegedly giving a player a yellow card so that a friend could benefit financially through betting. According to the newspaper “The Sun”, in 2019, Coote cautioned Leeds United player Ezgjan Alioski and then sent a message to a friend: “I hope you put him in like we talked about.”
