"Professional Game Match Officials Limited investigates disturbing video involving Premier League referee David Coote, allegedly making inappropriate remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, raising concerns about refereeing standards and professionalism."
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has initiated an investigation after a video surfaced that seemingly depicts Premier League referee David Coote purportedly making disrespectful comments regarding former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
The widely shared video appears to show Coote referring to Klopp in derogatory terms. Klopp left Liverpool this past summer after almost ten years at the helm.
According to the PA news agency, PGMOL is cognizant of the video and has initiated an investigation to assess its authenticity and context. Currently, Liverpool Football Club has chosen not to make a statement.
Coote was the referee in Liverpool's recent 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday night. He has officiated six Premier League matches this season, and he is familiar with controversy. His earlier officiating assignment involved Southampton, who endured a 5-0 defeat to Sunderland in September, which had already attracted some criticism.
This recent event has renewed focus on PGMOL and the standard of professionalism anticipated from its officials, prompting inquiries regarding the behavior of referees both during and outside of matches.
