Out of line: English referee David Coote fired for misconduct

December 10 – Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked after his place was deemed “untenable” by English soccer’s referees physique following an investigation into his conduct which discovered his actions to be in severe breach of his contract.

Coote had been suspended final month by The Skilled Sport Match Officers Restricted after a video circulated on social media displaying the official allegedly abusing Liverpool and its former supervisor Juergen Klopp

Coote can also be the topic of UEFA disciplinary proceedings after a separate video emerged of him allegedly snorting a white powder throughout Euro 2024.

He’s additionally being investigated by the English FA following allegations that he mentioned with a fan betting on giving a yellow card earlier than a match in England’s second-tier Championship.

His ultimate Premier League sport was Liverpool’s 2-0 win towards Aston Villa on November 9.

The PGMOL issued an announcement saying Coote’s employment has been terminated with instant impact following the conclusion of its investigation.

His “actions had been discovered to be in severe breach of the provisions of his employment contract, together with his place deemed untenable,” the referees physique mentioned.

“Supporting David Coote continues to be essential to us and we stay dedicated to his welfare.”

Coote, who has been a Premier League referee since April 2018, has a proper to attraction.

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