Premier League Official David Coote Sacked After Investigation

Premier League official David Coote has been sacked by referees' body the Professional Game Match Officials Limited PGMOL, following a "thorough investigation" into his conduct.

Coote, 42, was suspended by the PGMOL on November 11, pending a full investigation, after a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club's former manager Jurgen Klopp was circulated on social media.

A further investigation was opened two days later after the Sun published photos it says were taken during this summer's European Championship, alleging that they appear to show Coote sniffing a white powder through a rolled up US bank note.

The PGMOL said Coote's actions made his position "untenable".