David Coote has refused to comment on his ongoing suspension. The probe was initiated after a video surfaced online where Coote appeared to make derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their ex-manager Jurgen Klopp. He is now under investigation by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), Another clip has also emerged allegedly showing the 42-year-old snorting a white substance, reportedly filmed during Euro 2024 where he was officiating.
UEFA has assigned an ethics and disciplinary inspector to scrutinise the embattled referee. READ MORE: New images reveal what Stockport Pyramid could look like inside as it's transformed into 'luxury dining experience' A journalist from our sister site, NottinghamshireLive, approached Coote at his home in a Nottinghamshire village. However, Coote firmly declined to discuss the situation, responding with "absolutely not" before shutting his front door.
Coote, who has been a Premier League referee for six years, could now face jeopardy due to the videos circulating online. PGMOL promptly suspended Coote pending a comprehensive investigation when the first video was posted, and it has stated that it is treating the white powder video "very seriously". UEFA has launched an investigation into the conduct of referee David Coote, following his suspension on Wednesday.
The governing body stated: "A UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has been appointed to evaluate a potential violation of the UEFA disciplinary regulations by the refe.