Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked after an investigation into his conduct.
A video emerged last month of Mr Coote appearing to make derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.
The organisation responsible for professional referees in the UK, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), suspended Mr Coote following the emergence of the video.
Later in November, The Football Association (FA) launched an investigation into allegations that Mr Coote discussed giving a yellow card ahead of a match.
Mr Coote insisted nothing improper took place in regards to the latter claims and said he strongly refuted the “false and defamatory allegations”.
In a statement released on Monday, the PGMOL said: “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.”
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