&w=3840&q=100)
Ex-Premier League referee David Coote banned for 8 weeks over Klopp rant
Coote accepted the Football Association's charge of misconduct for using abusive and insulting language in a video reportedly recorded around July 2020. The footage, believed to have been taken via a mobile phone, showed Coote sharing personal opinions about Liverpool FC and Klopp in a conversation with an unidentified individual.
Coote faces consequences for his comments
In the video, Coote referred to Liverpool with an expletive and used a derogatory term to describe Klopp, calling the German manager 'arrogant' and accusing him of previously alleging that Coote had lied during a post-match exchange.
The FA deemed the remarks an "aggravated breach" of its rules, citing the inclusion of references, explicit or implied, to nationality. Coote was initially suspended, and after a formal investigation, he was terminated from his position in December by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), who stated his continued role was 'untenable.'
In addition to this case, Coote had previously faced scrutiny following a report by The Sun, which claimed he discussed issuing a yellow card with a fan during a match. Coote denied the allegations, and the FA confirmed in June that no charges would be filed regarding that incident.
Meanwhile, UEFA has also opened an inquiry into Coote after a separate video, again published by The Sun, allegedly showed him using cocaine during this year's European Championship.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NDTV
44 minutes ago
- NDTV
Liverpool 'Agree Deal' For Parma Prospect Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday that a deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma has been agreed between the clubs. According to reports, the Premier League champions will pay 26 million pounds ($35 million) for the highly-rated prospect, who has played just 17 Serie A games for Parma. Liverpool have already splashed out 260 million pounds on the signings of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to build from a position of strength after romping to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title last season. However, the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen had left Slot with just three centre-backs to choose from. One of those, Joe Gomez has missed most of pre-season due to injury, while doubts remain over the future of Ibrahima Konate, who has just one year left on his contract at Anfield. "The clubs have agreed a deal but he hasn't signed for us yet. The moment when he signs for us I can go into more detail," said Slot at a press conference ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Friday. Despite Leoni's arrival, Liverpool could add more centre-back cover before the end of the transfer window with reports linking them with a move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. Liverpool have not won back-to-back league titles since 1984 and Slot expects it be an even tougher challenge to defend their crown given the turnover in his squad. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Caoimhin Kelleher have also departed, while the club is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last month. "The main reason that is so difficult is because there are so many competitors who can win the league. It's unbelievable if you are able to do it in this league, "added Slot. "This year will be even harder than before. "We have lost five to six players who played quite a lot of minutes last season, and brought in four, so it's normal there is adaptation." The fee to bring Wirtz to England from Leverkusen could rise to a British transfer record £116 million. Slot, though, believes the German international has the mentality to cope with the pressure of that price tag. "When you see him play he is so creative. He is mentally strong, he doesn't get distracted by a transfer fee or anything else," added the Dutch coach. "Good players always find a way to play well in good teams. He has to adjust to England, the league and the intensity, and his team-mates. His adjustment has already gone quite well, more than we expected."
News18
an hour ago
- News18
'An Inse Bas Ads Kara Lo': Babar Rizwan, Rizwan Torn Down By Ex-PAK Batter
Last Updated: Former Pakistan international Basit Ali has slammed Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for poor performances, saying they're only good for advertisements. Former Pakistan international Basit Ali has slammed Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for their lack of contributions to the team in recent months. Ali labeled the star duo as only good for advertisements, saying they need a 'wake-up call' from a strong personality because they are not listening to the coaches either. Babar and Rizwan, former and current captains and faces of the ODI team for years, are under pressure after Pakistan's 2-1 series defeat to the West Indies, more so after the final ODI saw the visitors get out for just 92 runs in the chase of 295 runs. While Rizwan scored 53, 16 and 0 in the three matches of the series, Babar, put up 47, 0 and 9. The performances were an extension of their struggles across formats. The Game Plan. 'They don't listen to the coaches. Whatever the batting coaches say, they just keep pretending to listen to them. They need someone who can give them a wake-up call, like Inzamam, Yousuf or a Younis Khan. And they know there's no one who would do that, because they didn't let anyone do it before," he added. Babar, once considered a to-be ODI great, has not looked himself for over a year. His last ODI century came in 2023. His cousin and another ex-Pakistani cricketer, Kamran Akmal, said that Babar needs to keep his 'ego' aside if he has to help the Men in Green win matches. 'I can guarantee that I haven't seen ego in him. He respects his family and meets everyone respectfully. But what I want from him is, when he enters the field, he doesn't act bigger than the game. Prioritise Pakistan. The investments he made in some players during his tenure as Pakistan captain didn't favour the country, too," Akmal said. The star duo is running out of time rapidly since Pakistan's humiliating exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy. The team will next be in action in a T20I tri-series featuring Afghanistan and the UAE in Sharjah, starting August 29. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Preview, when and where to watch in India
The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with an exciting clash as Aston Villa hosts Newcastle United at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This will be the second match of the season, with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth for the opening match. Tyrone Mings (left) and Anthony Gordon will be key players in this fixture Both teams come into this fixture with strong ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League, making this encounter pivotal for their early-season momentum. Here is everything you need to know about the Aston Villa vs Newcastle match. Match Details: Match: Aston Villa vs Newcastle Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM IST (12:30 PM BST) Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England Where to watch the match? Football fans from India can watch the Aston Villa vs Newcastle match LIVE on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be televised on Star Sports Network channels in India. Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Head-to-head stats In Premier League, both Aston Villa and Newcastle United have faced each other 55 times so far. Villa won 13 times while Newcastle won 24 matches, drawing 18 games. Preview Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, are aiming to start the season positively with a home win. They have had a promising pre-season, winning three out of their four games, highlighted by a 4-0 win over AS Roma. Villa also boasts stars like Ollie Watkins, who has been a consistent threat against Newcastle in previous matches. Villa is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Marco Bizot potentially making his Premier League debut in goal due to the suspension of Emiliano Martinez. Newcastle United, under Eddie Howe, have faced a challenging summer, struggling to finalize key transfers and dealing with injuries to key players like Alexander Isak. Despite this, Newcastle added pace to their attack by signing Anthony Elanga and strengthened their goalkeeping options with Aaron Ramsdale. The Magpies' recent pre-season results have not been great as they lost all of their games, and they face the additional challenge of playing away from home at Villa Park. Not to forget, Newcastle have lost five of their last six Premier League away games against Aston Villa.
