Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant

Premier League referee David Coote was suspended on Monday after a video surfaced on social media that appeared to show him making disparaging statements about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

It’s unknown when or how the video went viral, but according to it, Coote called Klopp “arrogant” and used foul words.

Coote, 42, refereed Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said in a statement: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”

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