Shocking! During Tottenham's game, the referee confirms the reservation for the 'drug party' Controversial referee, even a ghost story

Nov 15, 2024

Shocking! During Tottenham's game, the referee confirms the reservation for the 'drug party' Controversial referee, even a ghost story



Shocking! During Tottenham's game, the referee confirms the reservation for the 'drug party' Controversial referee, even a ghost story
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Shocking! During Tottenham's game, the referee confirms the reservation for the 'drug party' Controversial referee, even a ghost story
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There are only ghost stories. It was further revealed that the referee, who shocked the English soccer community with a video of low-level abusive language and drug inhalation targeting former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp, planned a 'drug party'.

The British daily `The Sun' reported on the 15th (local time) that referee David Coute sent a message about a drug party to a colleague during the round of 16 of the 2024-2025 EFL Cup between Tottenham and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 31.

According to a close aide of Coute, Coute, who was on standby on the day, made a reservation for a drug party at 7:38 p.m., 37 minutes before the match, and informed someone at 8:04 p.m. And just before kick-off, he texted his confidant "I hope you were well prepared "



The friend who exposed Coute's bare face was watching the game on TV when Coute repeatedly sent messages. He wanted to throw a drug party after the Tottenham game'Manchester City striker Erling Holan was sitting on the bench that day. So I could watch Holan and Coute side by side on TV. In that situation, when Coute texted me at half-time, I felt surreal."

Shocking! During Tottenham's game, the referee confirms the reservation for the 'drug party' Controversial referee, even a ghost story
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Coute should have focused on the game, not on preparing a drug party, a source close to him said," he added. Tottenham, where Son Heung-min was absent due to injury, won 2-1.



Coute's long-awaited party didn't take place in the end. A close aide said he was canceling the appointment because he thought he would not be able to meet. Then Coute said he was angry and returned the £73.99 deposit"I looked back.

Judge Coute caused a stir after a video was released in which he cursed former coach Klopp "Germany XX". The fact that the referee, who was supposed to remain neutral, personally attacked the coach of a specific team shocked soccer fans.



Recognizing the seriousness of the incident, the Professional Game Appeals Organization (PGMOL) suspended Kute's duties.

On top of that, a video of referee Coute inhaling white powder believed to be a drug during the Euro 2024 tournament was released, causing further controversy.



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