Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the FA for his comments about Jurgen Klopp but no charges have been brought over allegations of gambling misconduct.

A video, which remains unverified, appearing to show Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Klopp was widely circulated on social media in 2024.

PGMOL confirmed the termination of Coote's employment, saying that a thorough investigation concluded he was "in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable".

Coote charged by FA over Klopp comments, no action over gambling misconduct allegations	Sacked referee Coote charged by FA over Klopp video	David Coote charged over video slamming ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

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The full David Coote video that went viral on social media.

The FA has now charged the ex-referee for the comments but Coote has been cleared of allegations of gambling misconduct, something he always strenuously denied.

Coote was being investigated by the FA for an incident in Leeds' match against West Brom in October 2019

Confirming two charges, the FA statement read: "David Coote has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to comments that he made about Jurgen Klopp in a video recorded around July 2020 which appeared on social media in November 2024.

"It's alleged that the referee acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to FA Rules E3.1.

"It's further alleged that this constitutes an 'Aggravated Breach', which is defined in FA Rule E3.2m as it included a reference - whether expressed or implied - to nationality.

"No charges have been issued in relation to allegations of gambling misconduct against David Coote, which were also fully investigated."

Timeline: What led to Coote's dismissal?

Saturday November 9 2024: Coote referees Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa.

Monday November 11: An unverified video of Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp circulates on social media.

Monday November 11: PGMOL suspends Coote and launches an investigation.

Tuesday November 12: FA begins own investigation into Coote video.

Tuesday November 12: Chief refereeing officer Howard Webb says on Sky Sports' Match Officials Mic'd Up that PGMOL is taking the incident "very seriously".

Thursday November 14: PGMOL aware of new video appearing to show Coote snorting a white powder while reportedly working at Euro 2024.

Wednesday November 27: FA investigating allegations Coote discussed giving a yellow card before a game as reported by The Sun

Coote refutes allegations.

Monday December 9: Coote sacked by PGMOL.

Friday February 28: UEFA bans Coote until June 2026.

Tuesday June 17: Coote charged by FA over Klopp comments but no charges brought over gambling misconduct.