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A video surfaced showing Premier League referee David Coote insulting Jurgen Klopp, leading to his suspension.
English referee David Coote finds himself in hot water after a video emerged online where he allegedly insults former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Following the release of the video, Coote was suspended from officiating duties.
In the video, Coote makes derogatory remarks about Klopp, even questioning why he would engage with "someone so arrogant." He harshly criticizes Liverpool, stating, "Liverpool was s***, and Liverpool is c***. During a match played in the middle of the pandemic, Klopp confronted me, accusing me of lying and then humiliating me. I see no reason to talk to someone so arrogant. I don’t want to speak with him."
Though the BBC reports that the video remains unverified, the refereeing body is treating it as authentic, reportedly referring to an incident during the Liverpool vs. Burnley match in 2020, where Klopp expressed dissatisfaction with Coote's officiating.
Coote has been officiating in the Premier League since 2018 and was regarded as an experienced referee, having officiated the recent Liverpool vs. Aston Villa match last weekend.