US EditionDavid Coote: Former Premier League referee charged by FA over Jurgen Klopp comments
- In November 2024, a video emerged featuring referee David Coote making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp, appearing shortly after he had officiated a Premier League match at Anfield where Liverpool defeated Aston Villa 2-0.
- The video, recorded around July 2020, included Coote calling Klopp a "German c**t" and Liverpool "s**t," prompting the Football Association to charge Coote with a breach of Rule E3 linked to discriminatory remarks about nationality.
- In December 2024, Coote was terminated by Professional Game Match Officials Limited following an inquiry into multiple allegations, and in February 2025, UEFA imposed a ban on him related to his conduct during Euro 2024, which lasts until June 30, 2026.
- In January 2025, Coote came out as gay in an interview, explaining that hiding his sexuality and emotions contributed to his outburst and personal struggles, while expressing responsibility and apologizing for the offense caused.
- An independent regulatory commission will handle the FA charge against Coote, who stated that the private moments in the video do not reflect who he is today, and he aims to prioritise his mental health and wellbeing moving forward.
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David Coote hit with two FA charges after Jurgen Klopp rant that ended refereeing career
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association with two breaches of conduct relating to a video from July 2020 in which he made offensive remarks about then-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
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