Premier League Referee David Coote Faces Suspension Amid Controversy

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended by PGMOL following a social media video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and former manager Juergen Klopp. An investigation has been launched to verify the video's authenticity. Coote officiated a match between Liverpool and Aston Villa recently.

PGMOL has suspended Premier League referee David Coote pending a full investigation after a social media video purportedly shows him making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and former manager Juergen Klopp.

The video, whose authenticity has not been confirmed by Reuters, adds a controversial twist, involving Coote who has been officiating in the Premier League since 2018.

The referee's suspension marks a significant development after the dispute between Coote and Klopp dating back to a 2020 Liverpool-Burnley match. In that instance, Klopp accused Coote of not penalizing certain fouls against Liverpool.

(With inputs from agencies.)