Referee Suspension Shocks Premier League

An English Premier League referee, David Coote, has been suspended after a social media video allegedly shows him making derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The suspension is pending a full investigation by Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

In an unexpected development, English Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended following a social media video's emergence that purportedly captures him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp.

The suspension, announced on Monday by Professional Game Match Officials Limited, is set to continue as investigations proceed to determine the video's authenticity and context.

The incident casts a shadow over Coote's officiating career, particularly as he was the referee for Liverpool's recent 2-0 victory against Aston Villa, signaling potential repercussions in the league's officiating protocols.

(With inputs from agencies.)