PGMOL is investigating a video circulating on social media allegedly showing referee David Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, following his officiating of Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Aston Villa. The video, which has not been verified, appears to reference a previous match between Liverpool and Burnley in July 2020, where Klopp criticized Coote for not giving fouls for challenges on Liverpool players. Coote, an experienced Premier League official, has been refereeing matches in the top flight since 2018, and further comment has been sought from the PGMOL by BBC Sport.
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Three Israeli soldiers dismissed, jailed for refusing to return to fighting in Gaza – Middle East Monitor
The Israeli army has dismissed and jailed three soldiers from the Nahal Infantry Brigade for refusing to return to combat in Gaza, citing a "deep internal crisis" after enduring traumatic experiences and losing comrades. Since the war's onset, military data reports 895 Israeli soldier fatalities and 6,134 injuries, while the ongoing offensive has resulted in nearly 60,000 Palestinian deaths, drawing international condemnation and war crime allegations against Israeli leaders. Want More Context? 🔎
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