UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to research under-fire referee David Coote.
A video has emerged which seems to point out Coote, 42, snorting a white powder. The Solar, which revealed the video, stated it was shot throughout Euro 2024 the place he was officiating.
That adopted the posting of one other video on Monday through which Coote seems to make derogatory feedback about Liverpool and their former boss Jurgen Klopp.
Skilled Recreation Match Officers Restricted (PGMOL), instantly suspended Coote pending a full investigation when that video was posted, and says it is usually taking the white powder video “very critically.”
UEFA suspended Coote on Wednesday and has now opened an investigation into his conduct.
An announcement learn: “A UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has been appointed to judge a possible violation of the UEFA disciplinary laws by the referee Mr David Coote.
“Additional info relating to this matter shall be made obtainable in the end.”
Coote’s feedback about Klopp are additionally being investigated by the Soccer Affiliation.
