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David Coote: Premier League Referee Suspended for Allegedly Swearing at Klopp

David Coote: Premier League Referee Suspended for Allegedly Swearing at Klopp

  • Premier League referee David Coote suspended with immediate effect pending completion of a full investigation
  • A video of Coote allegedly calling Liverpool and former boss Jurgen Klopp offensive names has emerged online
  • Coote, who has been a Premier League referee since 2018, was in charge of Liverpool’s last match against Aston Villa.

A Premier League referee is under investigation after a video allegedly showed him insulting the referee Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp has been revealed online.

In the video, David Coote is heard calling Klopp a ‘German whore’ and arrogant.’ The bombshell video was apparently filmed years ago, with Coote accusing Klopp of lying after the match between Liverpool and Burnley in 2020.

David Coote, LIverpool, Jurgen Klopp, PGMOL
Premier League referee David Coote’s penalty has been announced. Photo: Catherine Ivill – AMA.
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What did David Coote say about Klopp and Liverpool?

Coote, who was the fourth official in that match, expressed his disdain for the former boss.

Professional Game Match Authors Limited, the body responsible for referees in the UK, is aware of the video circulating online and is investigating.

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Who is David Coote?

The 42-year-old was suspended with immediate effect until a full investigation is completed. He has been working as a Premier League referee since 2018. Prior to this, he served as a referee in the Championship for 8 years. Mirror.

Coote has met Klopp on several occasions. He was on VAR when Martin Odegaard handled the ball in Liverpool’s match against Arsenal in December last year. Referee Chris Kavanagh did not make the call on the field and Coote agreed with the decision, leaving Klopp disappointed.

He was responsible for Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa this weekend as Arne Slot’s side opened up a five-point lead at the top. Premier League table.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke