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English Premier League official David Coote has been sacked by referees’ body the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, PGMOL, following a “thorough investigation” into his conduct.
Coote was suspended by the PGMOL on November 11 pending a full investigation after a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club’s former manager Jurgen Klopp was circulated on social media.
A further investigation was opened two days later after the Sun published photos it says were taken during this summer’s European Championship, alleging that they appear to show Coote sniffing a white powder through a rolled up US bank note.
The PGMOL said Coote’s actions made his position “untenable”.
Coote has the right to appeal the decision to terminate his employment.
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