Referee David Coote has been removed from officiating duties by UEFA and is under investigation by the FA and PGMOL after a video surfaced showing him allegedly abusing Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and consuming a white powder. Coote, who has been suspended, faces potential misconduct charges, and if the allegations are proven, experts suggest he could be dismissed. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of referees, with PGMOL emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
The Football Association (FA) is investigating Premier League referee David Coote after videos surfaced allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, including a discriminatory remark about his nationality. The PGMOL has already suspended Coote, and the FA is examining whether his comments breach their rules on discrimination. The incident reportedly occurred during a discussion about a 2020 match between Liverpool and Burnley.
PGMOL has suspended referee David Coote following the emergence of a video in which he allegedly makes derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and the club. The video, which has sparked backlash among Liverpool fans, shows Coote using offensive language towards Klopp and criticizing the team. The incident has raised questions about Coote's impartiality in officiating Liverpool matches, and PGMOL is conducting a full investigation. The controversy highlights the importance of maintaining referee neutrality and the potential consequences of perceived bias.
Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended by PGMOL following the emergence of videos allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The footage, which is under investigation, reportedly captures Coote using offensive language towards Klopp. Coote has had previous contentious interactions with Liverpool, including incidents involving VAR decisions. PGMOL has stated that Coote's suspension is pending a full investigation, with no further comments until its completion.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has brought in airline pilots to improve communication in the VAR hub and with referees on the pitch. Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer for PGMOL, invited pilots to speak to Premier League referees about making split-second decisions and staying calm in challenging situations. This initiative is part of PGMOL's efforts to prevent high-profile errors in VAR decisions. Despite recent improvements, Webb still faces a challenge in regaining public trust after a controversial VAR decision.
In the match between Tottenham and Liverpool, a significant VAR error occurred when Luis Diaz's goal was disallowed for offside. Replays showed that Diaz was in line with the defender's trailing leg, but VAR lines were not provided. PGMOL admitted the error and promised a full review. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed frustration, but there is little they can do now. Calls for the Premier League to adopt semi-automated offside technology, which eliminates the need for drawing lines, have increased.
Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will not be appointed to any fixtures while the FA investigates his alleged elbow on Andy Robertson during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Liverpool full-back Robertson approached Hatzidakis as the players were leaving the field for half-time during Sunday’s fixture and appeared to place his hand on the assistant referee, before Hatzidakis appeared to raise his arm towards Robertson.
The Professional Game Match Officials Ltd. (PGMOL) will investigate an alleged elbow by assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis on Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson during Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal. Robertson approached Hatzidakis and grabbed his arm as they left the pitch for half-time, and television replays appeared to suggest the assistant raised his elbow and caught Robertson in the face. No action was taken at half-time, and Liverpool came back from two goals down to claim a dramatic 2-2 draw.
The head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has apologized to Brighton and Hove Albion after admitting that the match officiating team missed a clear penalty in Tottenham’s 2-1 win over the Seagulls at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. In the 70th minute of the match, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg appeared to step on Brighton attacker Kaoru Mitoma’s foot while challenging for a ball in Spurs’ penalty area. VAR did have a look at the incident, but it declined to intervene. This is the third time that the PGMOL has had to apologize for officials and VAR missing stuff on the field that should’ve been called.
The PGMOL has apologized to Brighton and Hove Albion after they were denied a penalty in their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Chief Refereeing Officer Howard Webb has acknowledged a penalty should have been awarded when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg appeared to catch Kaoru Mitoma inside the area with the score at 1-1. Roberto De Zerbi and Cristian Stellini were both shown red cards during the game which leaves Brighton seventh in the Premier League table.
