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Referee David Coote Suspended for Klopp Remarks

8/12/2025

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Former Premier League referee David Coote has been handed an eight-week suspension by the Football Association for making derogatory remarks about Jurgen Klopp, including an inappropriate reference to his nationality. Coote has accepted responsibility and will undergo a face-to-face education program, adding to his previous dismissal from the Premier League and a ban from European officiating until June 2026.

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Former Premier League referee David Coote has been handed an eight-week suspension by the Football Association for making derogatory remarks about Jurgen Klopp, including an inappropriate reference to his nationality. Coote has accepted responsibility and will undergo a face-to-face education program, adding to his previous dismissal from the Premier League and a ban from European officiating until June 2026.