Nothing else is talked about in England, and not just in terms of sports media, but nationally. Unprecedented scandal on British lands after a video of David Coote international referee, snorting cocaine during the Euro. The referee uses a curled nozzle to inhale white powder through his nose in his room during the European event, a video believed to have been recorded on July 6, a day after the quarter-final between France and Portugal, in which he was a VAR referee. .
According to The Sunmedium on which the aforementioned video was published, David Coote sent it to a friend and everything indicates that it was recorded in his bedroom hotel that UEFA had reserved for him while the European Cup was being played. In this sense, The times He goes further and emphasizes that the European body would also have suspended the referee after these images, which continue to be the subject of an investigation by the competent authorities.
Under fire Premier League referee David Coote was filmed snorting what appears to be cocaine.
The video was taken during Euro 2024 where he officiated. pic.twitter.com/GDcWdVzsyp
– J Stewart (@triffic_stuff_) November 13, 2024
But things don’t stop there, because this same week another video was leaked in which David Coote insulted Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. The referee, who has officiated at the highest level for many years, was suspended by the Premier League after this video leaked in which he accused the Reds and the German coach following a controversial performance during one of his matches.
“Liverpool were shit. “Klopp is a real piece of shit.”he said. Then he continued to question the coach about his attitude on the field. “As well as berating me when I refereed them against Burnley in the final, he accused me of lying then launched an attack on me and I have no interest in speaking to someone that arrogant” , he commented.
“I do everything I can not to talk to him. (James) Milner is fine, I get on well with Milner,” the referee continued. This Premier League match was important for Liverpool, as they aspired to finish the championship with over 100 points and win all their home matches, even though everything came to a halt in this match. “The referee missed a lot of chances so it was clear that if the ball went into the box it was dangerous. They did what they do well and I respect that. But we are angry with the referee,” Klopp said.
“David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. “PGMOL will make no further comment on this matter until the process has been completed,” England’s referees’ governing body said. The referee has been coaching in the Premier League since 2018 and, during his overall career, which also includes appearances in the Championship and League Cup, he has a total of 242 games as a leading authority.
PGMOL has confirmed it is aware of a new video which appears to show referee David Coote sniffing a white powder while reportedly working at Euro 2024 this summer. pic.twitter.com/EZFrZCNt9X
– Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 13, 2024
(1/2) ⬇️ Suspended Premier League referee David Coote faces fresh allegations as video emerges of him sniffing white powder during Euro 2024.
Coote is under investigation for comments about Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp and drug use.#DavidCoote #PremièreLigue pic.twitter.com/jjcNWhxx4s
– British Pakistani Index (@PakistaniIndex) November 13, 2024
😳 | 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔́𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗢
📹 Two videos are circulating in which David Coote, a Premier League referee, apparently under the influence of a substance, insults both Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool.
👀 This also hints at some controversial decisions regarding refereeing. pic.twitter.com/L1qeYOW9LS
– Chelsea Uruguay (@CFCUruguay) November 11, 2024
