Berliner Tageblatt - Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant

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Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant
Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant / Photo: © AFP/File

Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant

Premier League referee David Coote was Monday suspended after a video was posted on social media appearing to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

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It is unclear when the video was made or how it came into circulation but, according to the clip, Coote said Klopp was "arrogant" and used offensive language.

Coote, 42, refereed Liverpool's 2-0 win against 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."

J.Fankhauser--BTB