Mumbai, November 12: An English Premier League referee has been suspended after a video on social media appeared to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. David Coote was suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation, the body governing English referees, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, said Monday. Ruben Amorim Joins Manchester United as New Manager After Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Interim Spell, Receives Warm Welcome Upon Arrival at Carrington Training Centre (See Pics).
A video circulating on social media appears to show Coote using a derogatory term to describe Klopp and saying he disliked the German manager because he “accused me of lying” after one game.
David Coote Viral Video
David coote ladies and gentlemen pic.twitter.com/WDHc36a7Mn
— Josh (@Josh97LFC) November 11, 2024
It was not immediately clear when the video was filmed, or whether it was genuine. Coote was the official for Liverpool's most recent league game, a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday night. Klopp left the club after the end of last season and was replaced by Dutch manager Arne Slot.
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