Thursday, November 14, 2024 - A video has emerged of a man alleged to be suspended Premier League referee David Coote snorting a white powder in a hotel room while he was officiating at last summer’s Euros.
The eight-second clip, which leaked on Wednesday night,
allegedly shows the official using a rolled-up bank note to inhale the powder.
Coote is currently suspended by referees’ body PGMOL, who
launched an investigation after a separate video emerged of him calling
manager Jurgen Klopp a ‘German c***’ and Liverpool ‘s***’.
He was also stood down from officiating European matches by
UEFA.
The latest video is said to have been recorded on July 6,
the day after the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France, in which
Coote was a support VAR official and Michael Oliver was the referee.
It is also reported to have been filmed in a UEFA-funded
hotel room.
UEFA said on Wednesday night in relation to Coote’s previous
conduct: ‘The UEFA Referees Committee immediately suspended David Coote until
further notice on November 11 when it became aware of his inappropriate
behaviour.’
A PGMOL spokesperson said: ‘We are aware of the allegations
and are taking them very seriously. David Coote remains suspended pending a
full investigation.
‘David’s welfare continues to be of utmost importance to us
and we are committed to providing him with the ongoing necessary support he
needs through this period.
‘We are not in a position to comment further at this stage.’
EXCLUSIVE: Scandal-hit Premier League ref David Coote snorts white powder in new video. pic.twitter.com/yo8OSyQTKe
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) November 13, 2024
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