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Former Premier League referee David Coote banned by Uefa until June 2026

David Coote, whose PGMOL contract was cancelled after damaging videos emerged, has now been banned from ‘any Uefa refereeing activity’

The Guardian - UK

Premier League reveals four wrong VAR interventions this season and claims accuracy has improved

The Premier League’s key match incidents panel reported overall VAR errors down to 13 from 20 at the same point last season

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote felt 'ashamed' and experienced 'really dark days' after video leaked

The official said earlier this week that struggles with his sexuality contributed to the ‘really poor choices’ that led to his sacking

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Breaking down macho cultures? No, the Sun is simply monetising David Coote’s distress

The newspaper’s presentation of their interview with the referee undeniably brings in clicks. But who else does it help?

The Guardian - UK

Get ready for chaos in Europe and plotlines more baffling than Inception

In today’s Football Daily: Bigger Cup’s big night looms large

The Guardian - UK

Referees’ Association chairman hopes David Coote remains in English football

Coote’s contract as an elite referee was terminated by PGMOL last month.

The Independent UK

Former Premier League Referee Coote Hid Sexuality Over Abuse Fears

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.

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Sacked referee David Coote reveals struggles with sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’

Ex-Premier League referee issues apology after he was sacked over footage of X-rated rant directed at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

The Independent UK

Sacked referee David Coote apologises for 'cocaine video' and comes out as gay

The referee detailed the abuse and death threats received during this career

Evening Standard

Tuesday’s briefing: Coote comes out as gay and Walker unveiled at AC Milan

Burnley and Leeds scrapped out a goalless draw at the top of the Championship as a familiar face returned to Celtic.

The Independent UK

Sacked referee David Coote reveals struggles with his sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’

David Coote, who revealed he was gay in his first interview since being sacked, said: ‘I hid my emotions as a young ref and I hid my sexuality as well’

The Guardian - UK

Ex-referee David Coote comes out as gay and admits to ‘real struggles’

Coote was initially suspended last October after footage emerged of him mocking ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

The Independent UK

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It's the big one: Hero of the Year in the FourFourTwo Alternative Awards of the Year

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Who had the worst performance through all of 2024? It's the FourFourTwo Alternative Awards all this week

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The Independent UK

Referee David Coote makes decision over appeal after contract terminated

Coote was sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp

The Guardian - UK

Fifa channels Barry from EastEnders to cue up the Saudi World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Like it or not, the Saudi World Cup is coming

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 10

Events in Syria continue to take centre stage on the front of Tuesday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

Referee David Coote sacked by PGMOL after Jurgen Klopp comments

Coote was found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract.

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Evening Standard

David Coote: PGMOL confirm referee sacked with immediate effect after 'serious breach' of contract

Referee was initially suspended last month and has the right to appeal the termination

The Independent UK

Premier League referee David Coote sacked after leaked video

The top-flight official had been suspended pending an investigation by refereeing body PGMOL

The Guardian - UK

Referee David Coote sacked after Klopp comments and second video allegations

The Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by PGMOL, which described his position as untenable

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David Coote situation adds ‘fuel to the fires’ says former Premier League referee Jeff Winter

Legendary official believes referees' decisions were already being undermined before concerning videos of Coote emerged

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Premier League referee under investigation over spot-fixing

It's not been a good few weeks for Premier League referees

The Guardian - UK

Feyenoord and fingernails cause havoc in Guardiola’s house of pain

In today’s Football Daily: Another bad night for Manchester City

The Guardian - UK

David Coote: FA investigating claims referee discussed giving yellow card

The Football Association is investigating allegations that the referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card before a game

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