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Videos previously emerged of the under-fire official ranting about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and snorting a white powder.
The PGMOL, who are responsible for refereeing in English professional football, were investigating the anti-Liverpool matter and suspended Coote pending an outcome.
They have now confirmed his employment has been terminated.
A statement said Coote’s actions were in “serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract”, but added the organisation remains “committed to his welfare”.
The 42-year-old was filmed labelling the former Reds boss a “German c***”.
The Sun then exclusively revealed a film of Coote snorting what appears to be cocaine while officiating at this summer’s Euros in Germany.
In the eight-second WhatsApp clip, he was wide-eyed as he used a rolled-up US banknote to snort a four-inch line of the substance in his Uefa-funded hotel room. The previous day, the official had acted as a VAR for France’s quarter-final shootout win over Portugal.
A PGMOL statement read: “Following the conclusion of a thorough investigation into David Coote’s conduct, his employment with PGMOL has been terminated today with immediate effect.
“David Coote’s actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable.
“Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.
“David Coote has a right to appeal the decision to terminate his employment.”
Uefa had already removed Coote from their matchlist for a Nations League game during the international break.
Meanwhile, FIFA are also looking into his part-time position with them.
The sensational videos were set to end Coote’s career and cost him a fortune in lost earnings.
As a Select Group 1 referee he is understood to earn in the region of £100,000 a year.
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The initial video posted in November shows Coote laying into Klopp and labelling him “f***ing arrogant”.
He also said Liverpool were “s**t” in the footage, which was recorded several years ago.
Coote has not denied the authenticity of the video but said he “does not recall” making it.
The official has history with Klopp, who left the Kop giants in May.
They clashed after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Burnley at Anfield in July 2020 during the pandemic-hit season. — Sun.
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