The 27-year-old West Ham defender issued an apology but Essex Police confirmed "urgent enquiries" were underway in conjunction with the RSPCA. A statement read: "We have concluded our investigation and can confirm Kurt Zouma is no longer an Adidas contracted athlete." It was disheartening to learn that the player Kurt Zouma was part of the starting line in West Ham United’s game tonight. As such, we are suspending our sponsorship of West Ham United with immediate effect. A West Ham statement said: "West Ham United unreservedly condemns the actions of our player, Kurt Zouma, in the video that has circulated.

Source: Sky sports February 10, 2022 06:50 UTC