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Shamed Referee David Coote Banned From UEFA Activities Till 2026 Over ‘white Powder’ Scandal

By IANS News February 28, 2025 • 17:54 PM View: 612

The Professional Game Match Officials: UEFA has suspended referee David Coote following investigations after a video of the Englishman snorting ‘white powder’ while officiating at Euro 2024 last summer came to light.

Following an investigation, Europe’s football governing body has suspended the disgraced referee from officiating any UEFA games until June 30, 2026.

"David Coote Incidents and sanction: General principles of conduct, Art. 11(1) DR, Violating the basic rules of decent conduct, Art. 11(2)(b) DR, Bringing the sport of football, and UEFA in particular, into disrepute, Art. 11(2)(d) DR, Ban from exercising any UEFA refereeing activity until 30 June 2026," read the statement by UEFA.

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