'Is it worse than racism?': West Ham player questions outcry over Zouma's mistreatment of cat
Thursday, 10 February 2022 West Ham forward Michail Antonio has questioned whether Kurt Zouma's mistreatment of his cat is "worse than racism" - as a petition calling for the French defender to be prosecuted surpassed 270,000 signatures.
Chris Kirkland claimed that the video of Kurt Zouma kicking his pet cat is 'worse, if anything', than racism or biting in a bizarre comparison broadcast live on BBC Breakfast.
The RSPCA say it's "pleased" with the sentencing of Kurt Zouma and that this case will "serve as a reminder that animals should be treated with compassion, respect and that animal cruelty will not be tolerated". The West Ham footballer has been ordered to carry out 180 hours of community service for abusing his pet cats and has been banned for owning cats for the next 5 years.
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Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to two offenses under the animal cruelty act for kicking and slapping his cat. The West Ham defender and his brother Yoan appeared at Thames Magistrates Court for a hearing, having been summoned by the RSPCA.
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West Ham United manager David Moyes says Kurt Zouma will be "available to play" in their next match against Leicester City. He explains the France international is "incredibly remorseful" for attacking..
The chair of the West Ham United Supporters’ Trust has criticised the decision to play Kurt Zouma in Tuesday’s match against Watford, after the defender was filmed kicking and slapping his pet..
Thursday, 10 February 2022
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![West Ham's Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking cat [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20220524/1336149923-West-Ham-Kurt-Zouma-pleads-guilty-to.jpg)
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![Kurt Zouma fined £250,000 and axed from West Ham squad after being filmed kicking his pet cat [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20220209/1330584083-Kurt-Zouma-fined-£250-000-and-axed-from.jpg)
