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Wednesday’s briefing: Coote charged and Levy reflects on Postecoglou sacking

Jobe Bellingham made his Borussia Dortmund debut in the Club World Cup, where Manchester City and Trent Alexander-Arnold are preparing for action.

The Independent UK

Disgraced Ex-Premier League Referee Charged Over Jurgen Klopp Comments

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been formally charged by the Football Association over comments made in a video about ex-Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.

Sports Illustrated

FA charges former referee David Coote over viral video

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FA charges David Coote over abusive Jürgen Klopp comments in video

The former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association in regards to comments he made about Jürgen Klopp

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Premier League ref David Coote charged by FA over Jurgen Klopp comments

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association over remarks he made about ex-Liverpool head coach Jurgen…

The National (Scotland)

Sacked referee David Coote charged by FA over Jurgen Klopp comments

The former Premier League referee was sacked last December by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL)

The Independent UK

Former Premier League referee David Coote banned by Uefa until June 2026

David Coote, whose PGMOL contract was cancelled after damaging videos emerged, has now been banned from ‘any Uefa refereeing activity’

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Premier League reveals four wrong VAR interventions this season and claims accuracy has improved

The Premier League’s key match incidents panel reported overall VAR errors down to 13 from 20 at the same point last season

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote felt 'ashamed' and experienced 'really dark days' after video leaked

The official said earlier this week that struggles with his sexuality contributed to the ‘really poor choices’ that led to his sacking

The Independent UK

Breaking down macho cultures? No, the Sun is simply monetising David Coote’s distress

The newspaper’s presentation of their interview with the referee undeniably brings in clicks. But who else does it help?

The Guardian - UK

Get ready for chaos in Europe and plotlines more baffling than Inception

In today’s Football Daily: Bigger Cup’s big night looms large

The Guardian - UK

Referees’ Association chairman hopes David Coote remains in English football

Coote’s contract as an elite referee was terminated by PGMOL last month.

The Independent UK

Former Premier League Referee Coote Hid Sexuality Over Abuse Fears

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.

International Business Times

Sacked referee David Coote reveals struggles with sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’

Ex-Premier League referee issues apology after he was sacked over footage of X-rated rant directed at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

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Evening Standard

Sacked referee David Coote apologises for 'cocaine video' and comes out as gay

The referee detailed the abuse and death threats received during this career

The Independent UK

Tuesday’s briefing: Coote comes out as gay and Walker unveiled at AC Milan

Burnley and Leeds scrapped out a goalless draw at the top of the Championship as a familiar face returned to Celtic.

The Guardian - UK

Sacked referee David Coote reveals struggles with his sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’

David Coote, who revealed he was gay in his first interview since being sacked, said: ‘I hid my emotions as a young ref and I hid my sexuality as well’

The Independent UK

Ex-referee David Coote comes out as gay and admits to ‘real struggles’

Coote was initially suspended last October after footage emerged of him mocking ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

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Vote for the Hero of the Year! The FourFourTwo Alternative Awards of the Year 2024

It's the big one: Hero of the Year in the FourFourTwo Alternative Awards of the Year

FourFourTwo

Vote for the Disasterclass of the Year! The FourFourTwo Alternative Awards of the Year 2024

Who had the worst performance through all of 2024? It's the FourFourTwo Alternative Awards all this week

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote makes decision over appeal after contract terminated

Coote was sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp

The Guardian - UK

Fifa channels Barry from EastEnders to cue up the Saudi World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Like it or not, the Saudi World Cup is coming

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 10

Events in Syria continue to take centre stage on the front of Tuesday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote sacked by PGMOL after Jurgen Klopp comments

Coote was found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract.

Evening Standard

David Coote: PGMOL confirm referee sacked with immediate effect after 'serious breach' of contract

Referee was initially suspended last month and has the right to appeal the termination

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