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Premier League official David Coote has been suspended and is under investigation after allegations emerged that he was sniffing a white powder through a rolled-up US bank note. Coote was attending the European Championship in his capacity as a match official when pictures of him apparently taking the drug were sent to a friend. A video released earlier this week appeared to show Coote making disparaging remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The allegations have been described as “very serious” by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), which oversees referees in the top four divisions of English football.
Coote has been withdrawn from his duties by UEFA following the appearance of the original video, and the referee’s committee has suspended him until further notice. Coote remains suspended and the PGMOL said it is committed to providing him with ongoing necessary support through the investigation. The BBC has approached Coote for comment, but there has been no response.
The matter has been referred to the Football Association (FA), which will investigate the matter further. The FA has a drugs policy and a code of conduct for players, officials, and club staff. The FA is awaiting the outcome of the investigation before taking any further action.
The Sun newspaper has released images of Coote sniffing the white powder, but the BBC has not independently verified them. The allegations are just the latest in a series that have rocked the world of sport, with football, rugby, and tennis all facing similar scandals in recent years. The sport’s governing bodies have tough policies on drugs and illegal substances, and have vowed to continue to take a tough stance against anyone who breaks the rules
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