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New video puts ref Coote under fresh scrutiny

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David Coote is accused of snorting a white powder in a video published by The Sun .

The Sun claims the video was filmed by the 42-year-old and shared to a friend on WhatsApp .

PGMOL, the refereeing body for English football, has confirmed it is aware of the allegations.

The video was taken at a UEFA -appointed hotel on July 6 when he was on duty at Euro 2024 , the day after his final appointment as support VAR for the Portugal vs. France quarterfinal.

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English

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