Kurt Zouma case: the mayor of London and a petition signed by 120,000 people demand sanctions

The video showing the French defender of West Ham abusing his cat takes on the appearance of a social and political affair.

A petition calling for legal action against Kurt Zouma has already gathered more than 120,000 signatures this Wednesday in England.

The text in French and English called “Pursue Kurt Zouma and immediately take all his animals to a safe place!

and posted on the change.org platform has already gathered more than 126,500 signatures at 1:15 p.m. this Wednesday.

And the counter continues to progress, just by looking at it.

“In the UK we have laws against animal abuse, laws that should apply to everyone, rich or poor, famous or not!

We call on the Metropolitan Police and the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Britain's SP) to urgently investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of this heinous act,” the petition explains.

A video obtained by The Sun allegedly shows footballer Kurt Zouma kicking and hitting his cat.

It's absolutely disgusting and disturbing footage.

I hope he is prosecuted for animal cruelty.

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— Emily Hewertson 🇬🇧 (@emilyhewertson) February 7, 2022

The success of the petition has increased further with the club's highly controversial decision to let Zouma play in the league against Watford on Tuesday evening: "He played because he is one of our best players", explains the coach of London club David Moyes.

He remains available, the club will settle the rest.

I take care of football.

I am really disappointed with what he has done and the club have taken all the measures they can take internally.

But my job is to choose the best team and Kurt is one of them.

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Taken aback by supporters, including some of his club, Zouma was shouted down throughout the match and when he went down after a foul by an opponent, some even sang "this is what your cat feels" .

London mayor calls act 'despicable'

This Wednesday, the case went up to the mayor of London.

Sadiq Khan called Zouma's actions "despicable" and said he was "disappointed" with the coach and the leaders.

"I know how important three points can be, I'm also a supporter of a club, but they should have been firm and suspended it for yesterday (Tuesday) evening," said the city councilor on the English channel Sky. News.

Il mayor deplores the implicit message sent to “young people (who) see a Premier League player get away with it despite an unacceptable attitude.

Whether you are a footballer or a mayor, we are role models and we should lead by example”.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he is "disappointed" in West Ham for playing Kurt Zouma after footage emerged of him kicking his cat.

He adds 'when young people see football players, or Prime Ministers, getting away with bad behavior they think it's ok'.https://t.co/sk7n4cXQLy pic.twitter.com/AMuZwc9EoA

— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 9, 2022

One of West Ham's sponsors, "Experience Kissimmee", a holiday resort in Florida, has announced that it will review its financial ties with the club.

"To see player Kurt Zouma in West Ham's starting XI last night was heartbreaking," the company wrote on its Twitter account, saying it had asked the club for clarification.

Since the video was uploaded, several animal welfare associations have also decided to file a complaint against the player.