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November 27 – The English FA is investigating allegations that under-fire referee David Coote had a dialogue with a pal about issuing a yellow card to a participant the day earlier than a match, allegations which he has denied.
The already suspended official hit the headlines lately after movies confirmed him snorting a white powder throughout final summer time’s Euros and, in a very separate incident, allegedly ranting in opposition to Liverpool.
On Tuesday, The Solar newspaper claimed a pal had jokingly advised Coote to concern a yellow card to then-Leeds United participant Ezgjan Alioski throughout a second-tier match in opposition to West Bromwich Albion in 2019 in order that he might place a wager with bookmakers.
Coote duly booked Alioski within the match the next day, and later allegedly despatched a message to the fan saying: “I hope you backed as mentioned.”
Coote completely denied the newest report.
“I strongly refute these false and defamatory allegations,” he mentioned in an announcement. “No matter points I could have had in my private life they’ve by no means affected my resolution making on the sector. I’ve at all times held the integrity of the sport within the highest regard, refereeing matches impartially and to the perfect of my capacity.”
A spokesperson for the FA mentioned: “These are very severe allegations and we’re investigating as a matter of urgency.”
The PGMOL, English soccer’s referees’ physique, mentioned the info wanted to be established.
“We undertake a zero-tolerance method to any breach of our Integrity Code of Conduct, which is signed by all match officers on an annual foundation,” the physique mentioned. “PGMOL Board is dedicated to taking the suitable motion ought to any breach of that code be confirmed.”
Coote is already being investigated for separate incidents by the FA, PGMOL and UEFA who’ve additionally suspended him.
The afore-mentioned video confirmed him allegedly abusing Liverpool and their former supervisor Juergen Klopp.
“David Coote stays suspended and topic to an ongoing disciplinary course of by PGMOL, separate to the investigation into this matter which might be carried out independently by The FA,” the PGMOL added. “We might be making no additional remark at this stage.”
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