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Chris Kirkland clarifies claim Kurt Zouma video is ‘worse than racism’

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The former goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has moved to clarify his comments after suggesting a video of West Ham player Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping a cat was “worse” than racism.

Zouma has been on the receiving end of a fierce backlash after a disturbing video emerged of the France international abusing the animal and although the 27-year-old has apologised for the incident, there was further shock after he was then selected by West Ham to play in their match against Watford on Tuesday night.

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