BOBBY MADLEY has had a move to become an MLS referee rejected.

SunSport understands the ex-Premier League ref, who was fired for discrimination against the disabled, was keen to officiate Stateside.

3 Bobby Madley has had a move to the MLS scuppered Credit: AFP

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But it is believed officials of America’s top-flight took a dim view of his axing after Madley posted an offensive and inappropriate message on his Snapchat account that was sent on to league chiefs.

A Prem statement last month said Madley, 32, had decided to relocate due to a change in his personal circumstances.

The official shared a picture of a disabled man with an insensitive remark about the probability of being able to beat him in a school sports day race.

One of his followers then took a screen grab of the comment and took it to his bosses.

3 The Premier League called time on his job over an insensitive social media post Credit: PA:Empics Sport

3 Officials of America’s top-flight took a dim view of his axing Credit: Getty

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They fired Madley, who was on a six-figure salary plus bonuses with the Premier League, and placed a gagging order on him as part of his exit package.

That silence has led to intense speculation about why he left the game — but SunSport revealed the real reason behind his shock departure.

Madley has recently split with his wife and is now living in Norway as he attempts to rebuild his shattered life.

Despite a dodgy season last year, he was still regarded as one of the best referees in English football and was a regular on the Uefa circuit.