Overview

• An independent FA Regulatory Commission imposed an eight-week suspension and mandatory face-to-face education after Coote admitted an aggravated breach under Rule E3 for insulting Jurgen Klopp in a private video recorded in July 2020.
• Coote had been sacked by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited in December after the original clip circulated and his position was deemed untenable.
• UEFA has separately banned Coote from officiating in any UEFA competitions until June 30, 2026 in response to footage allegedly showing him using white powder at Euro 2024.
• The FA cleared Coote of betting-related misconduct following a separate inquiry and did not charge him over the drug-use video, which was handled by UEFA.
• Coote has expressed deep remorse, attributed his actions to personal struggles including mental health and identity challenges, and must complete the mandated education programme before any potential return to football under FA rules.