Premier League referee David Coote has been terminated by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after an investigation into contentious remarks about Liverpool and its former manager, Jürgen Klopp.
Coote’s dismissal, announced on December 9, follows a breach of contract related to a video that surfaced on social media. The footage allegedly shows Coote making disparaging comments about Liverpool while appearing to be under the influence.
The incident has sparked concerns about referees’ professionalism and neutrality, intensifying debates on official conduct and accountability in football.