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Ex-Premier League Referee David Coote Open Up Out About Being Gay
Former Premier League referee David Coote has publicly come out as gay, sharing his journey for the first time in an interview with the UK Sun. In the interview, Coote also revealed that he used cocaine as a way to escape from the pressures of his life and career.
The 42-year-old was dismissed from his position as a referee last year after a series of incidents that led the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to conclude that he had seriously breached his contract.
Coote spoke candidly about his struggles, reflecting on the shame he felt during his teenage years for hiding his sexuality. He admitted that he didn’t come out to his parents until he was 21 and to his friends until he was 25.
While Coote acknowledged that his sexuality was not the sole factor behind the downfall of his career, he emphasized that he couldn’t tell his full story without being honest about his identity.
He admitted that the emotional suppression he experienced as a young referee—both in terms of hiding his sexuality and his feelings—was a trait that may have served him well in his professional role but was damaged in his personal life.
Galatasaray president Abdullah Kavukcu has revealed that Victor Osimhen will decide on his future next month.
Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September, has been in impressive form, scoring 26 goals and providing five assists in 30 games across all competitions for the Turkish champions.
Galatasaray is eager to sign him permanently, but they face strong competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
“Osimhen will let us know his decision next month,” Kavukcu said in an interview with Nevzat Dindar. “Right now, the top five clubs in the world are also showing interest in him.”
Manchester United Legend, Wayne Rooney criticizes Chelsea’s team captain, Reece James.
The criticism comes after the team’s recent defeat to Arsenal on the Premier League clash on Sunday. The Man U legend shares that James struggled throughout the game and was constantly focused on Declan Rice.
“I just felt that Reece James had a job to do today, and he was man-marking Declan Rice—which, coming back from injury, is very difficult to do.”
“I felt he struggled all game. He’s trying to play the role the manager has given him, but I think he found it tough.”
“But as play progresses, Reece James is always thinking about Declan Rice—there’s no other thought in his head.”
Rwanda midfielder Djabel Manishimwe expresses preparation and readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Nigeria.
The footballer will be making a return after his last match in June 2024 against Lesotho.
Manishumwe describes his return as an honor, sharing that he felt grateful to be called on. “It was an honour for me when I was contacted by the coach to play for the national team again.”
“I know I have the responsibility to repay the faith that the coach has put in me.”
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