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Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) announced Monday it has terminated David Coote’s status with the organization following an investigation into a video in which he disparaged Liverpool and then-manager Jürgen Klopp.
“David Coote’s actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable,” PGMOL said in a statement.
“Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.”
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