Kurt Zouma DROPPED by sponsor Adidas after horrific cat-kicking video

KURT Zouma has been DROPPED by his sponsor Adidas after The Sun exposed how he kicked and slapped his cat in a shocking video.

An Adidas spokesperson said: “We have concluded our investigation and can confirm Kurt Zouma is no longer an adidas contracted athlete.”

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Zouma was filmed kicking one of his two cats like a football and slapping it out of a child’s hands in the disturbing footage.

He issued a grovelling apology after the film, shared by his brother Yoan on Snapchat, was exclusively featured by The Sun.

Essex Police last night said it was making “urgent enquiries” into the video – but The Sun understands the force will now be dropping the investigation.

More than 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for Zouma to be prosecuted over the footage and banned from keeping animals.

Meanwhile, Vitality have suspended their sponsorship of West Ham.

A statement from the insurance and investment company, revealed by the BBC’s Simon Stone, read: “We were very distressed by the video we have seen of Kurt Zouma.

“At Vitality, we condemn animal cruelty and violence of any kind.

“We are hugely disappointed by the judgement subsequently shown by the club in response to this incident.

“As such, we are suspending our sponsorship of West Ham United with immediate effect.

“We will now be further engaging with the club to understand what actions they will be taking to address the situation.”

Another of the Hammers’ partners Kissimmee are also “evaluating” their relationship with the club.