- The club has taken action on the matter and has sanctioned the French center-back with two weeks without salary, 250,000 pounds, an amount that will be donated to charitable organizations in favor of animals
The footballer Kurt Zouma (27 years old) has been sanctioned by his club, West Ham United , with two weeks without salary -250,000 pounds (about 300,000 euros)-, for kicking, slapping and throwing a shoe at his two cats, who have They have already been rescued by the British animal protection organization RSPCA .
West Ham , which reported that it would investigate the case internally , has taken action on the matter and has sanctioned the player with two weeks without pay, 250,000 pounds, an amount that will be donated to charitable organizations in favor of animals.
Starter against Watford
Despite the controversy, Zouma started in Tuesday’s match against Watford , in which he was whistled by the fans of both teams and had to listen to chants condemning his actions against the cats.
The player was the center of criticism after a video was released in which he was seen mistreating animals, an action that has earned him the rejection of much of the English football world.
In a statement, the RSPCA said it had taken action upon becoming aware of “very disturbing” images and would open an investigation while cooperating with police on the case.
Moses disappointed
Zouma will continue to be under the orders of coach David Moyes , who said he was very disappointed with the Frenchman , and will not be removed from the team.