NEW DELHI: UEFA has assigned an ethics and disciplinary inspector to examine Premier League official David Coote's conduct following the emergence of footage allegedly showing him inhaling a white substance during Euro 2024.
The PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited), the English referees' organisation, has stated it is thoroughly examining new allegations regarding Coote.
The 42-year-old official received a suspension from PGMOL following the circulation of separate footage on social media that appeared to capture him making unfavourable comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
The Football Association is also conducting an inquiry into Coote's remarks about the German manager.
The Sun newspaper's website published additional footage on Wednesday, which they claim shows Coote inhaling a white substance during his officiating duties at Euro 2024 in Germany.
UEFA, Europe's football governing body, which had previously suspended Coote, has initiated a formal investigation into his behaviour.
"A UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has been appointed to evaluate a potential violation of the UEFA disciplinary regulations by the referee Mr David Coote," according to their statement.
"Further information regarding this matter will be made available in due course."
A PGMOL representative acknowledged awareness of the second video on Wednesday.
"We are aware of the allegations and are taking them very seriously. David Coote remains suspended pending a full investigation," the PGMOL representative stated.
"David's welfare continues to be of utmost importance to us and we are committed to providing him with the ongoing necessary support he needs through this period. We are not in a position to comment further at this stage."
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