:Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by English soccer referees' body PGMOL on Monday, after their investigation found his actions to be in serious breach of his contract.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Referee David Coote awards a penalty to West Ham United REUTERS/Tony O Brien/ File Photo:Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by English soccer referees' body PGMOL on Monday, after their investigation found his actions to be in serious breach of his contract.
"Following the conclusion of a thorough investigation into David Coote's conduct, his employment with PGMOL has been terminated today with immediate effect," the PGMOL statement said. The Sun published a video which the newspaper said showed Coote appearing to snort white powder during his time working as a match official at Euro 2024, and UEFA also launched an investigation having suspended the 42-year-old.
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