On Saturday, David Coote was the referee for the highly anticipated match between Liverpool and Aston Villa. It was an important game for both teams and there was a lot of pressure on Coote to make the right calls. However, while Coote was supposed to be focused on the game, a video allegedly showing him snorting a white powder has emerged. The video was said to have been recorded while Coote was working at Euro 2024.
According to The Sun, the footage shows Coote using a rolled up bank note to snort the substance. The video was reportedly taken on 6 July, just a day after Coote had officiated the Euro 2024 quarter-final game between Spain and Germany. Coote was part of the refereeing team that day, serving as a support VAR official. The emergence of this video has caused quite a stir, with Coote now facing a suspension from his duties while a full investigation takes place.
But this is not the first time Coote has been caught in a controversial situation. Just a few days ago, another video surfaced showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. The video, which quickly went viral, showed Coote calling Liverpool 's**t' and referring to Klopp as a 'German c**t' after a match in 2020. As a result, Coote's actions have caused quite a bit of backlash and it remains to be seen what consequences he will face for his behavior.
This is a developing story and more information is sure to follow as the investigation continues. Many are left wondering how this will impact Coote's career as a referee and whether or not he will be able to return to the field. It's a situation that has caused a lot of controversy and has shed a negative light on the world of professional football. Only time will tell what the outcome will be for Coote and his future in the sport.
