A horrific video of Footballer Kurt Zouma kicking a pet cat has gone viral on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Now and again, we see well-known celebrities or athletes do something profoundly wrong, causing havoc both online and offline.
Kurt, a French defender who presently plays for Westham United in the English Premier League, has just done something that has enraged the people.
A video of him went viral online where he can be spotted kicking a pet cat and slapping it multiple times.
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Football fans and many others are outraged at Kurt Zouma after watching a video of him kicking his pet cat.
The video is difficult to watch because it depicts animal abuse. In the clip, the Frenchman is seen chasing his expensive Bengal cat around the house before picking it up and kicking it like a football.
Then, another person is spotted picking up the poor pet as Kurt slaps it with his hands in the video. According to reports, the person filming the video was none other than his brother.
Is Kurt Zouma Arrested For Kicking The Cat?
Met Police will not be investigating the Kurt Zouma case. So, the defender will avoid going to jail for kicking the cat for now.
The Sun reported that the Westham defender kicked and slapped his cat because he was upset at his pet as it had messed up his house.
The clip also dragged the attention of his employer West Ham United, and now the hammers have been forced to state their own condemning the footballer’s actions.
West Ham United said in their statement that they spoke to Zouma and will be dealing with the matter internally. They also made it clear that the club and the people in the club do not support cruelty towards animals.
Kurt Zouma Issued An Apology After The Kicking Incident
Kurt Zouma has issued a public apology for his wrongdoings in the aftermath of the incident.
He expressed his deep regret for what he did and apologized to those who got offended by his behavior toward his pets.
Kurt then stated that he would like to reassure everyone that his two pet cats are in good health and have not been harmed.
He also assured the public that his pets would be adored and cherished by his entire family. And that he will not repeat the incident in the future.
Kurt Zouma Wife Sandra Zouma
Kurt Zouma and his wife Sandra Zouma have known each other since they were teenagers. They had initially met in Lyon.
Kurt married his childhood sweetheart back in 2012 when he was only 19 years old.
The couple is devoutly Muslim and loves to donate frequently to a charity called Seed. The couple has three children together.