DAVID Coote has been sacked as a Premier League referee.

Videos previously emerged of the under-fire official ranting about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and snorting a white powder.

The PGMOL, who are responsible for refereeing in English professional football, were investigating the anti-Liverpool matter and suspended Coote pending an outcome.

They have now confirmed his employment has been terminated.

A statement said Coote’s actions were in “serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract”, but added the organisation remains “committed to his welfare”. The 42-year-old 

In the eight-second WhatsApp clip, he was wide-eyed as he used a rolled-up US banknote to snort a four-inch line of the substance in his Uefa-funded hotel room.

“David Coote’s actions were found to https://ufabet999.app 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.”

Uefa had already removed Coote from their matchlist for a Nations League game during the international break.

Meanwhile, FIFA are also looking into his part-time position with them.

The sensational videos were set to end Coote’s career and cost him a fortune in lost earnings.

As a Select Group 1 referee he is understood to earn in the region of £100,000 a year.

The explosive comments cast serious doubt on his impartiality and suitability to referee in English football again.

The man who filmed Coote’s anti-Liverpool rant has been named as former Nottinghamshire cricketer Ben Kitt.

Kitt has also reportedly been suspended from his job. “We’ve instigated a full investigation. One of our referees, David Coote, has been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of that investigation.

“There’s not much more I can say at this stage until we’ve worked through that investigation.”

The conversation occurred as Leeds took on West Brom in the Championship in October 2019.

During the game, he booked Leeds ace Ezgjan Alioski for a foul on Darnell Furlong, which experts have suggested was justified.

The 42-year-old messaged pals after the game saying: “I hope you backed as discussed.”

It is understood that Coote accepts a discussion took place, but claims it was only “banter” and nothing improper took place.

The FA said it was investigating the “very serious allegations as a matter of urgency”.