Already suspended by the PGMOL, Coote is accused this time of having snorted an illicit substance in a video published by The Sun.
England’s refereeing body PGMOL said on Wednesday it was taking the new allegations against David Coote very seriously and UEFA said it had suspended the referee from the Premier League.
The Sun published a video on Wednesday which the newspaper said showed Coote appearing to snort white powder while working as a match official at Euro 2024.
« We are aware of the allegations and take them very seriously. David Coote remains suspended pending full investigation “, said a PGMOL spokesperson. “ David’s welfare continues to be of the utmost importance to us and we are committed to providing him with the necessary support he needs during this time. »
Coote, 42, was suspended by the PGMOL on Monday pending a full investigation after another video circulated on social media showing the official allegedly insulting Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp . UEFA said it had taken action against Coote earlier in the week.
« The UEFA Referees Committee immediately suspended David Coote until further notice on November 11 – ahead of the next round of UEFA matches – when it became aware of his inappropriate behavior “, declared a UEFA spokesperson.
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