David Coote, the English referee who appears on videos insulting Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has admitted that these images are very real, according to the Daily Mirror.
The images are authentic. Premier League referee David Coote has admitted insulting Jürgen Klopp, according to the Daily Mirror. Which rules out the possibility that the video extracts in question, obviously filmed in a private setting, were faked or altered by the use of artificial intelligence. The person concerned, however, would have clarified that he did not remember having made these comments, which date back several years.
On Premier League pitches since 2018, the 42-year-old calls the former Liverpool coach a “German s***” and an “arrogant f***er” in two videos that emerged on the networks social.
Immediately suspended
Monday, November 11, the body in charge of English referees (Professional Game Match Officials Board) announced the opening of a “thorough investigation” and the suspension “with immediate effect” of David Coote.
David Coote has refereed six Premier League matches this season. His last match, on November 9, was between Liverpool and Aston Villa. The Reds won 2-0.
Last season, he once refereed Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool in the league. It was March 31. The German coach's men won 2-1 against Brighton.
