David Coote charged for derogatory comments about Jurgen Klopp
- David Coote has been charged by the FA after making derogatory comments about Jurgen Klopp.
- He was sacked by PGMOL in December 2022 following the release of a viral video with his remarks.
- The FA concluded their investigation into separate gambling allegations, taking no further action against him.
In England, former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association (FA) due to comments he made regarding ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. This incident occurred after a viral video surfaced online, revealing Coote making derogatory remarks about Klopp's nationality back in July 2020. Following the release of this video, Coote was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) in December 2022. The FA has classified Coote's remarks as an 'aggravated breach' under its regulations. Although Coote is facing this charge, the FA announced that there would be no further action regarding separate allegations of gambling misconduct against him, which Coote has consistently denied. The FA's investigation into these gambling allegations has concluded without any punitive measures being taken. This situation highlights the scrutiny and consequences that referees may face for their conduct, particularly when it involves sensitive remarks about individuals in public positions.