Premier League Referee Suspended Over Alleged Comments About former Liverpool boss

David Coote, a seasoned Premier League referee, has been suspended following the circulation of a controversial video allegedly showing him making offensive remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The footage, widely shared on social media, purportedly captures Coote referring to Klopp as “fing arrogant” and a “German c.” PGMOL, the governing body for English referees, announced Coote’s suspension pending a full investigation.

The video, whose authenticity remains unverified, has sparked significant debate online. In the clip, Coote appears to discuss past interactions with Klopp, referencing a heated exchange during Liverpool’s 2020 match against Burnley. This isn’t the first time Coote has been at the center of controversy involving Liverpool. As a VAR official, he was criticized for decisions in high-profile games, including failing to penalize Everton’s Jordan Pickford for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk in 2020, which sidelined the defender for months.

This incident adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Premier League referees and highlights tensions between officials and top-flight managers. While the investigation continues, Coote's future in officiating remains uncertain, as the football world awaits PGMOL's final verdict.