Kurt Zouma

West Ham fine Kurt Zouma 'maximum amount possible' for abusing pet cat

"Kurt is extremely remorseful and, like everyone at the club, fully understands the depth of feeling surrounding the incident and the need for action to be taken," the club said.

Kurt Zouma faces growing backlash over cat abuse video

The France international has been widely condemned after a video emerged of him dropping, kicking and slapping the animal.

Premier League: 'Animal lover' David Moyes defends decision to pick Kurt Zouma after cat shame

Moyes selected Zouma just hours after police launched a probe into a sickening video showing the 27-year-old dropping, kicking and slapping his pet cat.

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma apologises for abusing cat in shocking online video

Zouma is seen in the clip dropping, kicking and slapping the animal, while laughter can be heard in the background.

Premier League: Diogo Jota caps Liverpool's fightback to beat West Ham; Manchester City, Chelsea also claim wins

It was Liverpool's fourth successive victory since influential defender Virgil van Dijk was sidelined for several months with a serious knee injury suffered against Everton.

Premier League: Manchester City weathered Chelsea's early onslaught before gradually working up field in 2-1 win

The match ended 2-1 in favour of the Manchester City with goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez, nullifying the strike from Chelsea’s N'golo Kante. The win helps City switch places with Chelsea on the points table.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says war on racism in football is 'going backwards'

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is one of a host of top players to have suffered abuse this season after missing a penalty in a defeat against Crystal Palace.

Premier League: Kurt Zouma says return to Chelsea starting lineup after injury has been 'a very, very long journey'

Zouma has started the club’s first three games of the season and although he was below-par in a 4-0 loss in the opener at Manchester United, Lampard has shown faith in the 24-year-old Frenchman as the London side looks for its first win

Premier League: Despite not hitting perfect notes, Manchester United expose Chelsea's worryingly porous defence

Chelsea were brilliant with the ball at their feet, constantly probing and prodding until the last minute but it was the dearth of compactness in their defensive system which facilitated their defeat

Premier League: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard explains reasons behind David Luiz's transfer to Arsenal

David Luiz joined Arsenal in an £8 million ($7.25 million) deal on Thursday after reportedly falling out with Frank Lampard over what he perceived as a diminished role in the team.