David Coote Suspended Amid Video Scandal Allegedly Criticizing Liverpool and Klopp
Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) following the emergence of a video allegedly showing him making derogatory remarks about Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp. The video, which remains unverified, quickly went viral, raising serious questions about impartiality among England’s top referees.
In the clip, Coote reportedly discusses past tensions, notably from Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Burnley in 2020—a match where Klopp openly criticized Coote’s officiating. PGMOL has announced an immediate investigation, and head of referees Howard Webb is expected to address the issue on Match Officials: Mic’d Up on Tuesday.