David Coote is “aware of the support network available to him” as the investigation into the official continues, PGMOL said.
Nottinghamshire official Coote, 42, was suspended by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) on 11 November pending a full investigation after a video surfaced of him appearing to make highly disparaging remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.
a day later The sun posted a video that Kuti was seen snorting white powder. The newspaper says the video was filmed during Euro 2024, where Kut was working as a VAR.
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Mike Dean says he has spoken to David Coote since he was suspended as a Premier League referee and admits it will be difficult for him to return.
Tournament organizer UEFA said it had appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate the matter.
On Thursday, PGMOL issued an update through a spokesperson, which stated: “We are following the internal process and take the allegations of David Coote’s conduct very seriously as part of our ongoing full and thorough investigation.
“While David remains suspended, his welfare remains important to us and he is aware of the support network available to him.”
Kouté’s comments about Klopp are also being investigated by the Football Association.
The FA has the power to investigate remarks made in a private context and it is understood part of its investigation will focus on whether remarks about Klopp’s nationality constitute a serious breach of its misconduct rules.
The footage has not been verified but is believed to be genuine by PGMOL.
The Sun says the video, which shows Coute snorting the white powder, was taken on July 6, the day after the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France, for which Coute was VAR assistant. was
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PGMOL chief Howard Webb confirms full investigation into suspended Coote
PGMOL Chief Referee Howard Webb speaking at the Match Officials Mic’d Up on Sky Sports “We became aware of a video that was being shared on social media, which we take very seriously. We have launched a full investigation.
“One of our referees, David Coote, was immediately suspended pending the outcome of that investigation.
“I can’t say any more at this stage until we’ve worked through that investigation.”
