Referee Under Investigation for Alleged Abuse

The FA is investigating Premier League referee David Coote after his suspension by the PGMOL for allegedly making abusive comments about Liverpool and ex-manager Juergen Klopp. Coote, who has officiated numerous Liverpool games, is under scrutiny following the unverified video's emergence.

The Football Association has launched a probe into referee David Coote following his suspension by the Premier League referees' body, PGMOL. Allegations have surfaced that Coote made abusive remarks about Liverpool and its former manager, Juergen Klopp.

This investigation was prompted by an unverified video that allegedly captures Coote deriding the Merseyside club and the German coach, Klopp, who departed from Liverpool at the season's close last year.

Coote, who has been overseeing matches since 2018, was suspended with immediate effect as the inquiry unfolds. He recently officiated Liverpool's victory over Aston Villa.

(With inputs from agencies.)