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The Football Association have charged former referee David Coote in relation to his foul-mouthed comments on Jurgen Klopp.

Ex-Premier League official Coote was investigated by The Professional Game Match Officials Limited [PGMOL] following the leaked video.

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Coote has been charged for his comments on KloppCredit: Getty

The clip showed him calling former Liverpool manager Klopp a 'German c***' and also branded him as arrogant.

Another video showed Coote snorting a white power and his contract was terminated by the PGMOL in December.

Coote was alleged to have discussed giving a yellow card before and after a fixture between Leeds United and West Brom.

The FA have now announced their charges against the 42-year-old for his x-rated rant on Klopp in a statement, having he faces no charges in relation to betting misconduct allegations.

"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 Rule E3.1.

"It's further alleged that this constitutes an 'Aggravated Breach', which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, 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."

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Coote was sacked as a referee at the end of 2024Credit: PA

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