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      West Ham defender Kurt Zouma to be given animal cruelty ‘lessons’ by RSPCA as he hopes to dodge charges over cat attack

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      CAT-kicking Kurt Zouma will be given animal care “lessons” as he hopes to avoid prosecution.The West Ham defender, 27, is facing charges within days as RSPCA inspectors handle their probe “at an incredible pace”.
      Cat-kicking Kurt Zouma will be given animal care “lessons”Credit: Getty
      The RSPCA confirmed it is investigating the disturbing footage
      But, West Ham manager David Moyes says Zouma is “hoping he’s forgiven for a bad action”.
      “Animal-lover” Moyes said that the defender will be handed courses on animal care by the RSPCA.
      Zouma has already been questioned by the charity’s officers, sources say.
      Other witnesses have also been spoken to about footage of the footballer booting and slapping his pet.
      The manager said Zouma is “in hell” over the clip, adding: “If sponsorship is taken away from us that’s something the club will deal with and not me.
      “We are going to get absolute hell. He’s getting hell.”
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      Despite describing Zouma’s actions as “diabolical”, Moyes refused to drop the defender.
      He said: “I understand the criticism I have had personally.
      “But I know my moral compass.
      “If it’s to do with animals, no one enjoys animals more than me. I can look in the mirror but I understand they are disappointed.
      “That’s the decision I have made and I stand by that.”
      Moyes confirmed his centre-back could feature at the King Power on Sunday despite furious backlash.
      The player handed his two Bengal cats to RSPCA care for health checks and assessment. It is unlikely he will get the prized animals back.
      Zouma — who played for West Ham against Watford on Tuesday night despite a fan backlash — has been fined the maximum two weeks’ wages by his club.
      Meanwhile, Zouma’s brother Yoan, who plays for Dagenham and Redbridge, has been suspended by the National League club.
      Defender Yoan, 23, filmed the abuse on his phone before uploading it to Snapchat.

      If prosecuted and convicted, £30million centre back Zouma faces punishments ranging from a ban on owning animals to a jail sentence, although that is unlikely.
      A source said: “The RSPCA has been working at an incredible pace — even before video of Zouma’s cat abuse went viral. There is big pressure for them to be taking decisive action after police handed them the lead on the investigation.
      “If they deem it severe enough, Zouma could be charged as quickly as next week. There’s a lot of public anger over what happened, and quite rightly, but the investigation needs to be done to the book.”
      The RSPCA has been “combing through an avalanche of complaints” from animal-lovers after we broke the story on Tuesday.
      It said last night: “Two cats are in our care and have been seen by a vet and are being well looked after. They will remain in our care while the investigation continues.”
      French international Zouma also faces potential legal action in France after an animal rights group lodged a complaint in Paris.
      French citizens can be prosecuted at home for crimes committed abroad.
      West Ham said the matter will be dealt with internally
      Zouma apologised after the video was revealed by The Sun
      Five years in jail under tough new laws
      ANIMAL abusers now face tougher prison sentences under a new bill passed in Parliament last year.
      The worst offenders can be caged for five years instead of just six months under the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.
      Dog fight organisers, farmers who neglect horses and thugs who abuse puppies or kittens can all be hit by the long jail term.
      The new legislation — championed by PM Boris Johnson and his animal-loving wife Carrie — came after a four-year campaign by Battersea Cats & Dogs Home in London.
      It makes CCTV mandatory in every slaughterhouse in England and bans the export of live animals for fattening and slaughter.
      Standards in zoos must be improved and household pets even have their feelings protected.
      The law says animals with a backbone have a right to happiness as well as avoiding suffering.
      The Battersea home launched the crusade after discovering fly-tippers were given harsher sentences than animal abusers.
      When the bill came into effect last June, comedian Ricky Gervais, 60 — a dedicated animal rights campaigner — said: “Justice will finally be served to anyone who perpetuates animal cruelty and a proper punishment brought in.
      “It’s one I hope will serve as a deterrent to anyone who’d contemplate harming an innocent creature.” More

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      Kurt Zouma set to play for West Ham as David Moyes calls him ‘a really good lad’ despite ‘diabolical’ cat kick video

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      KURT ZOUMA is set to play for West Ham against Leicester City on Sunday as the club continues to stand by the defender over his horrific cat-kicking videos.In a press conference today, manager David Moyes described the French international, 27, as a “really good lad” and said the club is getting “absolute hell”.
      David Moyes confirmed Kurt Zouma is available to play at Leicester on SundayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Zouma was filmed kicking and slapping his pet
      Moyes said Zouma is “hoping he is forgiven” and will be given “animal cruelty lessons” by the RSPCA after The Sun revealed a video of him kicking and slapping his cat.
      The manager also claimed Zouma is “in hell” after the huge public backlash – which also saw him dropped by a string of sponsors including Adidas. 
      Zouma was fined £250,000 – two weeks’ wages – for the sickening attack on his pet but was still allowed to play for the Hammers on Tuesday night.
      It was believed West Ham had dropped Zouma from the squad but the club had never made an official statement.
      But despite describing Zouma’s actions as “diabolical”, Moyes, who claims “no one loves animals more than me”, has again refused to drop the defender.
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      The Scot, who says West Ham have done a “very good job” handling the situation, spoke to the media this afternoon ahead of Sunday afternoon’s trip to the King Power.
      He said: “Yes he is available to play against Leicester.
      “It’s different views and different opinions, should he or not.
      “We as a club took the decision to make him available and I stand by that.

      “I don’t think the club could have taken more action any quicker than what we have done.
      “West Ham have done a very good job. We have fined him maximum wages.”
      Moyes continued: “We accept his actions were diabolical, but we have chosen to play him and stand by it.
      “It is a terrible incident. We all totally agree. Nobody in this club doesn’t agree with that.
      “But with sponsorship being taken away, that’s something the club will deal with, not me.
      ‘WE ARE ALL TRULY SORRY’
      “We are going to get absolute hell. He’s getting hell.
      “We are so disappointed. It’s out of character – we have never seen this from Kurt. He is a really good lad. Really surprised by it.
      “He is getting help and we are trying to do as much as we can to help him.”

      Zouma issued a grovelling apology for the shocking incident, insisting his cats were both ‘perfectly fine and healthy’.
      But the felines have now been rescued by the RSCPA after tens of thousands of people lodged complaints with the defender possibly facing prosecution.
      The ex-Chelsea man was fined two weeks’ wages, a whopping £250,000, by fourth-placed West Ham.
      Zouma started the midweek victory over Watford at the London StadiumCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Moyes addressed the media on Friday afternoon where he provided the updatesCredit: Sky Sports
      Yoan Zouma, left, filmed the incident and has been suspended by Dagenham & RedbridgeCredit: Instagram @kurtzouma
      Moyes added: “In most drink-driving offences, they have to go to classes to learn from it.
      “The RSPCA will provide us with some courses to help him understand how to treat animals.
      “We will do everything we can to help Kurt get better. As a club, we will do everything we can so that we can resolve it.
      “He is being treated the same way as any other player. I have never given preferential treatment in my whole career, over 1000 games.
      “Sometimes you have to treat players different, such as young up and coming players and very good senior players, but if it’s regarding disciplinary reasons, everybody is treated exactly the same.
      “Nobody is hiding away from it. We are all truly sorry.”
      YOAN BAN
      Zouma’s brother Yoan, who filmed the incident at the £2million mansion, has been suspended by his club Dagenham & Redbridge until the RSPCA’s investigation is completed.
      Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers was quizzed about Zouma’s potential absence during his presser earlier on Friday.
      The Foxes chief said: “They’ve got other really good players so we’ll see.
      “The system is more or less the same despite whatever personnel and we’ll just prepare for that.
      “I don’t know the dressing room, but it looks like David has a really good bunch of guys there.
      “They’ve done well this season and it should make for a really good game.”
      David Moyes’ comments in full
      THE answer to that is yes he’s available to play against Leicester.
      It’s different views, different opinions over whether he should be available or not.
      We as a club took the decision to say he should be available and we stand by that.
      I don’t think the club could have taken more action, any quicker, than what they’ve done.
      West Ham have done a really good job in fining him maximum wages.
      We all accepted they (his actions) were diabolical. But we’ve chosen to play him and we stand by that.
      We are so disappointed it is completely out of character from Kurt he is a really good lad we are going to get him some help and trying to give him as much help as we can.
      Like drink driving offences most people have to go to classes and RSPCA are going to provide him with classes and we will do everything we can to make sure Kurt is looking into it and getting better and understanding it.
      He is very disappointed and incredibly remorseful and sometimes in life you need forgiveness and he is hoping for that. Many of us through our lives make mistakes.
      He is treated the same as any other player I have over 1,000 games and never treated anyone any different sometimes you have to treat young players different.
      If it is regarding disciplinary reasons everybody is treated the same.
      I’ve never had one (an incident) like this. As a football manager it shows you never know what you’re going to get. That’s part of being in this job. We’d rather we weren’t making news.
      West Ham have made really, really good news in the last two years. We have a really good side.
      I’m sad the focus has been taken away from what is, at the moment, a really good season.
      We musn’t forget all the good work the Club have done in the last couple of years.
      We are upset by it and disappointed. I can’t say anymore I am someone who is a great lover of animals and have them.
      West Ham fans are disappointed and nobody is more disappointed than me and the club. We are in a good position so we do not want anything to distract that and this has.
      We are really sorry it has upset West Ham fans and we want their forgiveness and to forget in time.
      Kurt has apologised and out of a bad situation we are hoping to get a positive we hope the animal charities will benefit from it.
      I understand the criticism because of how severe the video was.
      I understand why people would be disappointed by my, and the clubs decision to play him but I stand by that.
      I think it is going to make it stronger, The club has acted brilliantly in a really difficult situation for the club. It is the sort of thing that pulls you together.
      Along the road there are plenty of bumps. We’ve hit a big bump and we need to try to get over it. More

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      West Ham defender Kurt Zouma filmed KICKING and slapping his pet cat in horrific video

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      PREMIER League ace Kurt Zouma has been filmed booting his cat like a football across his kitchen floor.The West Ham star, 27, was also seen slapping his pet’s face.
      West Ham has condemned Kurt Zouma’s actionsCredit: Shutterstock
      Horrifying sight . . . footage begins with West Ham star Zouma dropping the cat and booting it across the kitchen floor, before the petrified puss scrambles away
      The club condemned Zouma’s actions and fined him £250,000, which they state is the maximum fine they are able to hand out.
      The West Ham defender is seen attacking the pet at his £2million mansion while his brother films him.
      Zouma, 27, drops the moggy and boots it in mid air across the kitchen floor.
      The French international then chases the animal around his dining room in front of a child as the cameraman laughs.
      Zouma also hurls a pair of designer shoes at the pet — which frantically tries to escape.
      In a final clip, he is seen forcefully slapping the cat in the face — and out of the child’s arms.

      It comes as:

      Zouma’s cats have now been rescued by the RSCPA after thousands of people lodged complaints.
      Last night, Zouma issued a grovelling apology for the attack and insisted it was an isolated incident.
      He said: “I want to apologise for my actions. There are no excuses for my behaviour, which I sincerely regret.
      “I also want to say how deeply sorry I am to anyone who was upset by the video. I would like to assure everyone that our two cats are perfectly fine and healthy.
      “They are loved and cherished by our entire family, and this behaviour was an isolated incident that will not happen again.”
      It is understood the £30million former Chelsea player was furious that the Bengal — an expensive breed of domesticated cat that looks like a small leopard — messed up his house.
      A source said: “It seemed that Kurt had got angry at the cat for accidentally smashing some sort of vase and tearing down a light fixture from the kitchen cupboard.
      “But what he does next is completely unacceptable. Kurt kicks it, throws shoes at it and then slaps it. The poor cat looked so scared.”
      The disturbing footage was filmed by Zouma’s brother Yoan and posted to Snapchat on Sunday afternoon — a day after the centre-back appeared for West Ham in the FA Cup.
      The first clip was captioned “sa commence”, which translates into English as “it is starting”. It is replaced with a dozen laughing face emojis in later clips.
      Forceful swipe . . . the French international lashes out as child clutches cat on table — slapping pet around the face & out of the youngster’s arms — in disturbing final clip
      An RSPCA spokesperson said: “This is a very upsetting video. It’s never acceptable to kick, hit or slap an animal, for punishment or otherwise.”
      Dr Maggie Roberts, of charity Cats Protection, said: “Any person seen or suspected of treating an animal badly, whether this is physical violence, neglect or any other form of cruelty should be reported to the RSPCA.
      “The police work closely with the RSPCA to investigate cases of animal cruelty. Cats are sentient beings and experience pain and fear. Beating up a cat will only cause it to suffer physically and mentally.
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      “We noticed that some people viewing the video online thought it was funny. We can assure them that this is not a laughing matter.”
      Zouma — who won the Premier League twice with Chelsea after joining them in 2014 — has scored one goal in 12 games since moving to the Hammers in the summer.
      Emojis on footage as Zouma hurls designer shoes at pussFive years in jail under tough new laws

      ANIMAL abusers now face tougher prison sentences under a new bill passed in Parliament last year.
      The worst offenders can be caged for five years instead of just six months under the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.
      Dog fight organisers, farmers who neglect horses and thugs who abuse puppies or kittens can all be hit by the long jail term.
      The new legislation — championed by PM Boris Johnson and his animal-loving wife Carrie — came after a four-year campaign by Battersea Cats & Dogs Home in London.
      It makes CCTV mandatory in every slaughterhouse in England and bans the export of live animals for fattening and slaughter.
      Standards in zoos must be improved and household pets even have their feelings protected.
      The law says animals with a backbone have a right to happiness as well as avoiding suffering.
      The Battersea home launched the crusade after discovering fly-tippers were given harsher sentences than animal abusers.
      When the bill came into effect last June, comedian Ricky Gervais, 60 — a dedicated animal rights campaigner — said: “Justice will finally be served to anyone who perpetuates animal cruelty and a proper punishment brought in.
      “It’s one I hope will serve as a deterrent to anyone who’d contemplate harming an innocent creature.”

      £2,000 prized puss
      BENGALS are one of the UK’s most expensive and rarest domesticated cats.
      The breed originated in the US in the 1970s from wild Asian leopard cats crossed with tabbies.
      Bengal kittens now cost around £2,000 each.
      Their spotted coats make them look like mini-leopards and their athletic, slender physiques have seen them become prized pets in the cat world.
      They are known for their extremely friendly personalities and are loved for being similar to dogs with displays of loyalty.
      Celebrity owners include Twilight star Kristen Stewart, 31, TV favourite Jonathan Ross, 61, and reality star Kourtney Kardashian, 42. More

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      Kurt Zouma: Over 120,000 sign petition for West Ham star to be punished over vile cat video – but cops ‘WON’T prosecute’

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      MORE than 120,000 people have now signed a petition calling for Kurt Zouma to be punished over his vile cat video – but cops are set to wash their hands of the probe. Police last night said they were making “urgent enquiries” into the awful clip of the 27-year-old Premier League star attacking his pet at his multimillion-pound Essex mansion.
      The Sun understands the force will now be dropping the investigation into the Kurt Zouma cat videoCredit: Reuters
      The RSPCA confirmed it is investigating the disturbing footageCredit: Supplied
      But The Sun understands the force will now be dropping the investigation.
      The £30million defender was filmed kicking one of his two cats like a football and slapping it out of a child’s hands in the disturbing footage.
      He issued a grovelling apology after the film, shared by his brother Yoan on Snapchat, was exclusively featured by The Sun.
      But more than 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for Zouma to be prosecuted over the footage and banned from keeping animals.
      The Change.org petition, started by Matthew Dixon, said: “Professional football player Kurt Zouma was filmed horrendously abusing a defenceless animal.
      “He should be prosecuted for his actions.”
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      Mr Dixon wrote: “Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition.
      “This ‘man’ cannot be allowed to get away with abusing this poor cat in this way.”
      It is understood the clip was filmed at one of Zouma’s properties in the Essex area – but police there are braced to announce today they will no longer be investigating.
      An Essex Police spokesman said last night: “We are aware of a video circulating on social media relating to an incident involving a cat which members of our communities may find distressing.
      “We have recently been made aware that this incident may have taken place in Essex and we are liaising with the RSPCA and urgent enquiries are ongoing.”
      But sources said the matter will now be handed to the RSPCA to deal with by itself – despite thousands of people calling for the footballer to be prosecuted.
      The RSPCA confirmed it was investigating the awful footage.
      A spokesperson said: “This is a very upsetting video and we’d like to reassure the public that we are investigating.
      “We cannot comment further at this time but we’re grateful to everyone who has brought this to our attention.
      “We have received lots of messages on social media and our other channels, so we’re urging people to only contact our national cruelty line (0300 1234 999) if they have new or first-hand information.”

      Meanwhile, lawyers working for the 30 Million Friends Foundation – the largest animal rights group in France – have now contacted prosecutors. 
      According to laws in France, French citizens can be prosecuted for criminal acts carried out abroad.
      A spokesman for the French foundation said: “We condemn this heinous act, have asked that the player be suspended from the France team, and filed a legal complaint against him.”
      And senior French politicians have also condemned Zouma, who is from the eastern city of Lyon, and called him to be kicked out of France’s national team.
      Muriel Fusi, spokesperson for the French Animal party, said: “Many people on social networks are outraged by the video. Many people claim that this football player can no longer wear the colours of France.”
      And Marine Le Pen, the leader of the National Rally party and a presidential candidate, said: “It’s shameful. I still think that those who are capable of cruelty to animals are also capable of cruelty towards men. Violence is never trivial.”
      ‘TONE-DEAF’
      Zouma’s “tone-deaf” inclusion in David Moyes’ squad against Watford last night also sparked furious reaction across the nation.
      Watford fans aimed a dig at Zouma after he was fouled during the Premier League clash at the London Stadium.
      Hornets fans threw a barrage of insults at the France international as they labelled him a ‘w***er’ and chanted ‘RSPCA’ when he was in possession.
      After he went down holding his ankle in the box after a collision with Josh King, Zouma was the target of more chants.
      Travelling fans sang “that’s how your cat feels!” as the French centre-back lay on the ground.
      Gary Lineker fumed today: “Shocked and appalled that West Ham played Zouma last night. A tone deaf decision.”
      Former Hammers defender Chris Collins said: “There is a lot of anger about him being picked, and rightly so.
      “It’s a big call from the football club and I personally don’t think it’s the right call. They’ve got it wrong.”
      TV nature star and animal lover Chris Packham blasted: “I think it was a disgraceful decision to let him play.
      “I think if the footballer had released on social media a video of him taking drugs or beating his wife or his girlfriend or children, there was no way he would have been on the pitch.
      “This is not just about football.
      “These footballers now are role models to millions of people so in a way they set public standards and what David Moyes showed last night is that he has no regard for peoples’ opinions when it came to public standards of animal welfare.”
      And Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at national pet charity Blue Cross, said: “We were very disappointed to see West Ham make the decision to play Kurt Zouma last night. In our view it normalises his abhorrent behaviour and delivers the message it’s acceptable to treat a family pet that way.
      “It gives the impression to young football fans watching last night that it doesn’t matter what he did to his cat, all that is important is football.”
      West Ham said the matter will be dealt with internally.
      It is thought the Hammers star man could be at least fined wages for the shamed clips, which fans have complained puts their season in jeopardy.
      The club said: “West Ham United unreservedly condemns the actions of our player, Kurt Zouma, in the video that has circulated.
      “We have spoken to Kurt and will be dealing with the matter internally, but we would like to make it clear that we in no way condone cruelty towards animals.”
      West Ham said the matter will be dealt with internallyCredit: Supplied
      Zouma apologised after the video was shared by The SunCredit: Supplied More

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      West Ham slam Kurt Zouma after defender seen hitting a cat in sick clip as club say matter will be dealt with internally

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      WEST Ham bosses have slammed Kurt Zouma after the defender was seen kicking a cat like a football in a shock clip posted on Snapchat.The club says the matter will be dealt with internally after the French International slapped and booted the Bengal moggy at his mansion.
      West Ham has slammed player Zouma after shock footage emerged showing him booting a cat in his multimillion-pound mansionCredit: PA
      The ace will likely be dropped for the club’s Premier League clash against Watford tonightCredit: Supplied
      But the Premier League ace could still face a criminal prosecution if the RSPCA deems the clip contains illegal behaviour.
      The Met Police say they won’t be investigating, although the charity has its own powers to prosecute if it sees fit.
      Zouma is likely to be dropped for West Ham’s clash against Watford tonight as the club disciplines the player.
      It is thought the Hammers star man could be at least fined wages for the shamed clips, which fans have complained puts their season in jeopardy.
      The club said: “West Ham United unreservedly condemns the actions of our player, Kurt Zouma, in the video that has circulated.
      “We have spoken to Kurt and will be dealing with the matter internally, but we would like to make it clear that we in no way condone cruelty towards animals.”
      Ironically, the 27-year-old is an ambassador for a charity which protects abused big cats.
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      But in the video, which was posted by his own brother, he’s seen volleying his poor cat across his kitchen.
      It comes as:

      He then chases it with a pair of designer shoes across his dining room and slaps it across the face – and out of a child’s arms.
      The poor creature scurries off in terror after the attack.
      Zouma, 27, last night apologised after the emergence of the sick clips.
      The video was filmed at his £2million house on Sunday afternoon – a day after he appeared for West Ham in the FA Cup.
      “I want to apologise for my actions. There are no excuses for my behaviour, which I sincerely regret,” he said.
      “I also want to say how deeply sorry I am to anyone who was upset by the video. I would like to assure everyone that our two cats are perfectly fine and healthy.
      “They are loved and cherished by our entire family, and this behaviour was an isolated incident that will not happen again.”
      ‘DEEPLY SORRY’
      It is understood the £30million former Chelsea player was furious that the Bengal — an expensive breed of domesticated cat that looks like a small leopard — messed up his house.
      A source said: “It seemed that Kurt had got angry at the cat for accidentally smashing some sort of vase and tearing down a light fixture from the kitchen cupboard.
      “But what he does next is completely unacceptable. Kurt kicks it, throws shoes at it and then slaps it. The poor cat looked so scared.”
      Thousands of people have contacted the RSPCA urging the charity to prosecute.
      The issue has also been discussed on breakfast television.
      Susanna Reid told Good Morning Britain viewers: “There is something sickening about the defensive abuse of a helpless animal.
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      “Why would you do that? What on earth possesses you to mistreat an animal like that? And then thinking it’s a good laugh.”
      Her co-star Richard Madeley replied: “Power and control.
      “I think there needs to be a prosecution.”
      Zouma has apologised and said both of his pets are well and healthy
      Susanna Reid sickened and ‘can’t watch’ as West Ham ace Kurt Zouma is filmed KICKING and slapping his cat in horrific video More

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      Who is Kurt Zouma’s brother Yoan?

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      HE was the cameraman behind the horrific video of Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping his pet cat. And just like his footballer brother, Yoan Zouma is coming under the spotlight for his part in the shocking abuse incident.
      Yoan filmed the horrific video of Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping his pet catCredit: Getty
      Who is Kurt Zouma’s brother Yoan?
      Born May 6, 1998, Yoan Zouma is Kurt Zouma’s younger brother.
      The 23-year-old is a professional footballer and currently plays for Dagenham & Redbridge as a defender.
      Yoan was behind the camera filming Kurt who was seen booting his cat like a football and slapping its face.
      The video was posted to Snapchat on the afternoon of Sunday, February 6, 2022 – a day after the centre-back appeared for West Ham in the FA Cup.
      The first clip was captioned “sa commence”, which translates into English as “it is starting”. It is replaced with a dozen laughing face emojis in later clips.
      The video has been highly criticised online with thousands contacting the RSPCA.
      In July 2018, Kurt posted on Twitter celebrating Yoan joining Bolton Wanderers on a two-year contract.
      He wrote: “Sooo proud of my little brother for his first professional contract! Congrats little bro it’s just the beginning. May God bless you always.”
      What happened in Kurt Zouma cat video?
      Premier League ace Kurt was filmed booting his cat like a football across his kitchen floor and slapping his pet’s face.
      The West Ham star, 27, is seen attacking the pet at his £2million mansion while his brother films him.
      The French international then chases the animal around his dining room in front of a child as the cameraman laughs.
      Zouma also hurls a pair of designer shoes at the pet — which frantically tries to escape.
      In a final clip, he is seen forcefully slapping the cat in the face — and out of the child’s arms.
      The club has condemned his actions and will “deal with the matter internally”.
      It is understood the £30million former Chelsea player was furious that the Bengal — an expensive breed of domesticated cat that looks like a small leopard — messed up his house.
      Does Kurt Zouma have any other brothers?
      Kurt and Yoan have an older brother called Lionel.
      He was born on September 10, 1993, and is also a professional footballer.
      Lionel made his professional debut on October 16, 2011, while playing for Sochaux.
      He now plays as a central defender for Vevey United and the Central African national team. More

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      West Ham ace Kurt Zouma issues grovelling apology over horrifying video showing him slapping and kicking cat

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      WEST Ham ace Kurt Zouma has issued a grovelling apology overnight after a horrifying video of him kicking a cat like a football emerged on Snapchat.The Premier League defender could face a criminal prosecution if the RSPCA deems his kicking and slapping of the helpless pet illegal behaviour.
      Kurt Zouma says his two cats are ‘perfectly fine and healthy’ after shocking footage emerged of him booting one like a football
      The disturbing clips were posted on Snapchat by his brotherCredit: Supplied
      Ironically, the 27-year-old is an ambassador for a charity which protects abused big cats.
      But in the disturbing clip, posted by his brother on Snapchat, the France international is seen volleying his poor Bengal cat across his kitchen.
      He then chases it with a pair of designer shoes across his dining room and slaps it across the face – and out of child’s arms.
      The poor creature scurries off in terror after the attack.
      Zouma, 27, last night apologised after the emergence of the sick clips, which were filmed at his £2million house on Sunday afternoon – a day after he appeared for West Ham in the FA Cup.
      “I want to apologise for my actions. There are no excuses for my behaviour, which I sincerely regret.
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      “I also want to say how deeply sorry I am to anyone who was upset by the video. I would like to assure everyone that our two cats are perfectly fine and healthy.
      It comes as:

      “They are loved and cherished by our entire family, and this behaviour was an isolated incident that will not happen again.”
      It is understood the £30million former Chelsea player was furious that the Bengal — an expensive breed of domesticated cat that looks like a small leopard — messed up his house.
      A source said: “It seemed that Kurt had got angry at the cat for accidentally smashing some sort of vase and tearing down a light fixture from the kitchen cupboard.
      “But what he does next is completely unacceptable. Kurt kicks it, throws shoes at it and then slaps it. The poor cat looked so scared.”
      West Ham says the matter will be dealt with internally.
      “West Ham United unreservedly condemns the actions of our player, Kurt Zouma, in the video that has circulated,” a spokesperson said.
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      “We have spoken to Kurt and will be dealing with the matter internally, but we would like to make it clear that we in no way condone cruelty towards animals.”
      But thousands of people have contacted the RSPCA urging the charity to prosecute. The Met Police says it won’t probe the matter, although the RSPCA has its own powers to take the video further if it sees fit.
      The issue has also been discussed on breakfast television.
      Susanna Reid told Good Morning Britain viewers: “There is something sickening about the defensive abuse of a helpless animal.
      “Why would you do that? What on earth possesses you to mistreat an animal like that? And then thinking it’s a good laugh.”
      Her co-star Richard Madeley replied: “Power and control.
      “I think there needs to be a prosecution.”
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      New legislation brought in last year means animal abusers in Britain could face up to five years in prison instead of just six months previously. 
      Zouma is likely to be dropped for West Ham’s Premier League clash against Watford tonight as the club disciplines the player.
      It is thought the Hammers star man could be at least fined wages for the shamed clips, which fans have complained puts their season in jeopardy.
      Thousands have complained to the RSPCA – while Richard Madeley says ‘there should be a prosecution’Credit: Rex
      Susanna Reid sickened and ‘can’t watch’ as West Ham ace Kurt Zouma is filmed KICKING and slapping his cat in horrific video More