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Disgraced ref David Coote charged by FA over Klopp video

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Disgraced Ref David Coote Charged By FA Over Klopp Video

By IANS News June 17, 2025 • 20:30 PM View: 90

The Professional Game Match Officials: The Football Association (FA) has charged sacked referee David Coote for comments he made regarding former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp in a video that went viral on social media.

The Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) had suspended Coote’s contract citing a breach of contract over derogatory comments and sacked him a month later.

"It's alleged that the referee acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to FA Rule E3.1," the FA said in a statement.

TAGS David Coote Football Association Jurgen Klopp Professional Game Match Officials FA Rule E3 Aggravated Breach Rule E3 West Brom Ezgjan Alioski Leeds United West Bromwich Albion

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