Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Soccer Affiliation for feedback made about ex-Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp in a video that was leaked on social media.
The 42-year-old was suspended in November 2024 after the clip confirmed him making derogatory feedback about Klopp and Liverpool.
Coote was sacked a month later by the Premier League referees’ physique Skilled Recreation Match Officers Restricted (PGMOL) following a “thorough investigation” into his conduct.
The FA has now charged Coote in relation to rule E3.1, which alleges he acted in an improper method and/or used abusive and/or insulting phrases.
It says reference to Klopp’s nationality within the video constituted an “aggravated” breach.
Nonetheless, Coote has been cleared of any playing misconduct following claims that the referee had mentioned issuing a yellow card to a participant previous to a match.
Coote had denied the playing misconduct claims, saying the allegation was “false and defamatory”.
In February, Coote was banned by Uefa from officiating in European competitors till 30 June 2026.
A video of Coote sniffing a white powder when he was on responsibility at Euro 2024, which is organised by Uefa, emerged in November.
Coote revealed in January that he was homosexual, and had hid his sexuality throughout his skilled profession by way of concern of abuse.
He admitted to the Solar newspaper, exterior that he had developed a drug behavior, however had overcome that by way of remedy.
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