Sacked referee David Coote has been charged by the FA for derogatory comments made about Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool back in November 2024.
The 42-year-old was sacked a month later by the Premier League referees’ body (PGMOL) following a “thorough investigation” into his conduct.
He was then banned by Uefa from officiating in European competition until 30 June 2026 and admitted he had a drug problem after another video showing him snorting a ‘white powder’ came to light.
The FA has now charged Coote in relation to rule E3.1, alleging he acted ‘in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words’, with reference to Klopp’s nationality in the video constituting an “aggravated” breach.
