Overview

• David Coote, a former English Premier League referee, was fired in December 2024 after investigations into multiple personal misconduct incidents.
• A private video from 2020 surfaced showing Coote making offensive remarks about Jürgen Klopp, leading to his dismissal by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
• Another video from July 2024 allegedly showed Coote using cocaine during the UEFA European Championship in Germany, which he admitted was part of poor personal decisions influenced by hidden struggles.
• In a recent interview, Coote publicly came out as gay, discussing years of emotional suppression, shame, and the impact on his behavior and mental health.
• Coote denied involvement in match-fixing despite allegations of inappropriate communications and expressed regret for his actions, urging others facing similar issues to seek help.