English referee David Coote has been banned by UEFA until June 30, 2026, European soccer's governing body said Friday. Coote was fired by English soccer’s refereeing body in December after a video was posted online of him making offensive comments to friends about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been banned from officiating in UEFA competitions for 16 months. European football’s governing body confirmed on Friday Coote had been sanctioned for “violating the basic rules of decent conduct” and “bringing the sport of football, and UEFA in particular, into disrepute”.

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been banned by Uefa following his conduct around Euro 2024. Coote was sacked in December by Premier League refereeing body the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) following an investigation into his conduct.