Kurt Zouma’s abusive act towards the protected animal, his Bengal cat, went viral on the web, and Barkingside Magistrates Court sentenced him to 180 hours of community service.
Kurt Zouma is a famous French professional footballer. He has been playing as a centreback for Premier League club West Ham United and the France national team at the current date. In particular, he started his senior career with Saint-Etienne B in 2011 and played for almost three years.
Further, he joined Chelsea in 2014 and won multiple cups playing with that team, including Premier League 2014-15, 2016-17, Football League Cup 2014-15, UEFA Champions League 2020-21, UEFA Super Cup 2021, and FA Cup runner-up 2016-17, 2020-21.
In addition, he was honored as the Chelsea Young Player of the Year in 2014. Moreover, he played for his nation and won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2013. He also won Cupe de la Ligue 2012-13 playing from Saint-Etienne.
How Much Net Worth Does Kurt Zouma Have In 2022?
Kurt Zouma has years of experience in football as he has played for multiple clubs such as Chelsea, Stoke City, Everton, Saint-Etienne, and West Ham United in the following years. According to Wikipedia, he signed a four-year contract with West Ham United for $29.9 million on August 28, 2021.
Further, he earns $6,240,000 as an average annual salary at the current date. Following his successful career, people assume he might have millions of net worth at the current date. According to sportsbazz.com, his net worth figures come at around $5million. However, the estimated figure is yet to verify.
Kurt Zouma Cat Video On Twitter: What Happened?
Kurt Zouma received a lot of criticism for his unacceptable act toward his pet on February 7, 2022. In particular, his footage of abusing his cat, where he kicked, slapped, and threw objects at his cats, went viral on Twitter. His brother Yoan Zouma filmed all the incidents and uploaded them on the social platform.
His club and RSPCA condemned his action, and he apologized in the public space for his intolerant action. Further, he stated his pet cats were fine and healthy. However, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation filed a complaint against Zouma, and Essex Police launched an inquiry against him.
Kurt Zouma Pleaded Guilty: Is Kurt Zouma Sentenced?
RSPCA charged him with animal cruelty under the 2006 Animal Welfare Act, where he appeared at Barkingside Magistrates Court on May 24, 2022. He pleaded guilty to the court to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected Bengal cat.
In particular, The court sentenced him to carry out 180 hours of community service and pay $9,000 in court costs. He cannot keep cats for five years. On the other hand, his brother also pleaded guilty, and the court ordered him to carry out 140 hours of community service.