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Report: EPL Ref's Anti-Klopp Video Is Legit!

Nov 12, 2024

Premier League referee David Coote has reportedly confirmed the authenticity of a video, in which he made derogatory comments about Liverpool and their then-boss Jurgen Klopp.  

This, after he apparently backtracked on earlier claims that it could have been generated by AI. 

Authorities have already suspended the ref over the video which was apparently recorded during the Covid lockdown.  

Reports say he could be sacked, because of concerns that he may have a grudge against Liverpool.  

Meanwhile, multiple media outlets have highlighted several of his controversial decisions involving the club.  

This includes failing to penalise Everton's Jordan Pickford for season-ending tackle on Virgil van Dijk in 2020.  

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Juventus are reportedly close to finalizing a deal to terminate Paul Pogba's contract with the Italian club.  

According to reports, Juve have already agreed to cancel the deal, and they are now in talks over compensation.  

Pogba is still serving his ban for doping, which is due to end in March.  

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France have released Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana from international duty, due to a knee injury.  

This, ahead of France's upcoming Nations League matches against Israel and Italy.  

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English Championship division club Coventry say they are in talks to appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager.  

Lampard has not managed a club since he became Chelsea's interim boss last year.