Football Kurt Zouma, who broke his cat, received heavy fines from West Ham, Adidas also cut off cooperation with the player

Football London club West Ham said on Wednesday it had fined its defender “with the largest possible amount” Kurt Zoumaawhich has been caught in the midst of an animal wreck in Britain.

A shocking video of Zouma, 27, spread on the internet earlier this week, with a French stopper hitting and kicking his pet cat, among other things.

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The RSPCA, an animal welfare organization in the UK, said on Wednesday it took care of two Zouman cats.

“Kurt is extremely repentant and understands the depth of emotions involved in the case as well as the need for action. Kurt Zouma has been fined the most for his actions on video, ”West Ham said in a statement.

According to media reports, the fine is £ 250,000, or about € 296,000.

West Hamin the sponsoring insurance and investment company Vitality announced that it would suspend cooperation with the club due to the incident.

Adidas, a sports equipment giant that sponsored Zoumaa, also cut off its partnership with the player, the news agency AFP writes.

West Ham and team head coach David Moyes received harsh criticism on Tuesday night as Zouma played full minutes in the Premier League match against Watford.