David Coote gives two word response as he's suspended by UEFA and PGMOL

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David Coote has refused to comment on his ongoing suspension. The probe was initiated after a video surfaced online where Coote appeared to make derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.

He is now under investigation by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), Another clip has also emerged allegedly showing the 42-year-old snorting a white substance, reportedly filmed during Euro 2024 where he was officiating.

UEFA has assigned an ethics and disciplinary inspector to scrutinise the embattled referee. READ MORE: New images reveal what Stockport Pyramid could look like inside as it's transformed into 'luxury dining experience' A journalist from our sister site, NottinghamshireLive, approached Coote at his home in a Nottinghamshire village.

However, Coote firmly declined to discuss the situation, responding with "absolutely not" before shutting his front door. Coote, who has been a Premier League referee for six years, could now face jeopardy due to the videos circulating online.