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Kurt Zouma. Credit: PA

Footballer Kurt Zouma charged with three offences after animal abuse video
Kurt Zouma has been charged with three offences under the Animal Welfare Act after a video emerged of him allegedly kicking and slapping his cat.

Four of the teams featured in the Guardian's junior football photo special

Pictures 62 pictures shining a spotlight on junior football in our areas

The Principality Stadium, Cardiff, will play host to WWE Clash at the Castle on Saturday, September 3 (WWE)

Tickets for WWE's Clash at the Castle in Cardiff on sale today - how to get yours

(Left) A person paddleboarding. (Top right) Someone riding a bike and (bottom right) someone running. Credit: Canva

Decathlon launches flash sale including a paddleboard with £50 off

PFA chief Executive Maheta Molango

New dementia consultation aims to unlock full extent of problem in football

Chelsea must complete the sale by May 31 (PA)

Chelsea sale on course to be completed ahead of May 31 deadline

Get tickets to Monster Jam. (Monster Jam)

Monster Jam is coming to London for the first time ever - how to get tickets

The Guardian Series is intending to publish the photo special on May 19

Don't miss out on featuring in our junior football photo special

West Ham celebrate Michail Antonio's goal in the first leg. Picture: Action Images

Opinion Will Hammers emulate the boys of 1976?

O's and Seasider fans join forces in protest match

Looking back When O's and Seasiders fans joined forces in protest march

Shop protein, nutrition and more with Nutrimuscle new site launch sale (Canva)

Shop protein, nutrition and more with Nutrimuscle new site launch sale

Get free tickets to the Women's FA Cup Final 2022. (Canva)

Blue Light Card holders can get free tickets to Women's FA Cup Final: See how

Arsenal was named the worst football club to support. (PA)

This is why Arsenal could be the worst Premier League team to support

Sir Lewis Hamilton (PA)

Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams join bid to buy Chelsea FC

West Essex Golf Club in the early 1920s. Credit: Gary Stone

Then & Now: A century-old picture of a golf clubhouse in our area

Hennessy x NBA limited collector's edition. Credit: The Bottle Club

NBA fans can raise a glass with Hennessy's limited collector's edition

Run faster and longer with these 8 practical items for runners of all levels (Canva)

Run faster and longer with these 7 practical items for runners of all levels

The Boat Race 2022: Everything you need to know including time and route

The Boat Race 2022: Everything you need to know including time and route

A new restricted policy of not allowing bags into Wembley Stadium caused a problem for many people (PA)

England fans had to wait 2 hours to collect bags at Wembley after Cote d'Ivoire match

Richie Wellens hailed Leyton Orient’s performance following Tuesday night’s victory. Picture: Action Images

Wellens hails 'infectious enthusiasm' of Drinan

Liam Payne, Harry Redknapp, Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Robbie Wililams will all feature in this year’s Soccer Aid. (PA)

Everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2022 including line-up and tickets

West Ham United's Kurt Zouma. Credit: PA

West Ham player Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted with brother by RSPCA

Chelsea banned from selling tickets as Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions. (PA)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sanctions means club unable to sell tickets

Photo of the Pandora website shows the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 collection page.

Pandora has the perfect gifts for football fans - see the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 collection

Players applauding in solidarity with Ukraine before the Premier League match at Vicarage Road, Watford (PA)

Premier League games will not be shown in Russia after invasion of Ukraine

Reading's Deanne Rose (right) and Tottenham Hotspur's Asmita Ale battle for the ball during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Photo via PA WIRE/Bradley Collyer.

Greene King pubs will now broadcast all Women's Super League and UEFA games

How Shane Warne died revealed in autopsy as family issue statement. (PA)

Thai police reveal how Shane Warne died following autopsy amid family statement

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Promoter Frank Warren and Tyson Fury during the press conference at Wembley Stadium, London (PA)

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium tickets go on sale today

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Credit: PA

Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC and donate "net proceeds" to Ukraine victims

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Roman Yaremchuk was a second half substitute in Benfica’s 3-0 victory over Vitoria SC over the weekend.

Watch: Ukrainian footballer moved to tears by outpouring of support from fans

The Football Association has announced England will not play Russia in any international game (PA)

England won't play Russia in football fixtures for 'foreseeable future'

Owner of Chelsea football club, Roman Abramovich, has said he is “giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship” of the club. Picture: PA

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich hands stewardship to trustees

The final of the 2021-22 Champions League, which will take place on Saturday, May 28, will be moved from St Petersburg to the Stade de France in Paris, UEFA has announced

Champions League final officially moved to new venue amid Ukraine crisis

Sports Direct sign. Credit: PA

UK's most popular sports teams revealed - See the full Sports Direct list

Contingency plans are being drawn up by UEFA over where to host this season’s Champions League final, the PA news agency understands. The 68,000-capacity Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg had been awarded the chance to host Europe’s showpiece event but

UEFA calls extraordinary meeting to discuss moving Champions League final

Watch the Super Bowl in London. (Canva)

The best places you can watch Super Bowl 2022 live in London

Dr Nutt would like West Ham to 'keep improving' its development plans but not on the Oakfield site. Picture: Action Images

Letter Hammers urged to 'think again' over playing field plans

You can get free tickets to England matches. (Canva)

Blue Light Workers can get free tickets to England football matches at Wembley

Kurt Zouma. Credit: PA

Kurt Zouma loses Adidas sponsorship after video emerged of animal abuse

After a video emerged earlier this week of the Premier League footballer kicking and slapping his cats, the pets have been taken away (PA)

Kurt Zouma's cats are taken away by RSPCA after video emerged of animal abuse

A video made its way online which showed the 27-year old West Ham United player to be kicking his cat (PA)

Footballer Kurt Zouma apologises for kicking and hitting cat in video posted online

A video has emerged showing 27-year-old West Ham United player, Kurt Zouma, kicking his cat. Picture: PA

Fans react as Kurt Zouma named in West Ham starting line-up

Euro 2028: UK and Ireland rule out World Cup and announce joint bid to host tournament. (PA)

UK and Ireland announce joint bid to host Euro 2028 - how it would work

The Globe. (Greene King)

Watch the six nations with the ultimate viewing experience at The Globe London

NBA All-Star 2022 collection from Canada Goose and Salehe Bembury. Credit: Canada Goose

NBA All-Star collection launched in Canada Goose collaboration - How to buy

Chelsea and Plymouth Argyle fans make their way to the stadium before the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at Stamford Bridge, London (PA)

Chelsea's Stamford Bridge gets 5G coverage installed in 'Premier League first'

Fans made homophobic slurs at Dagenham & Redbridge vs Southend game

Chingford Cricket Club wants to give free cricket training to U18's entitled to free school meals and coaching courses to young people on benefits

Cricket club appeals for help to train deprived young people

Picture: Kelsi O'Connor

Hawks arrange friendly clash

Arsenal club will wear all-white shirts. (PA)

Arsenal to wear all-white kits to tackle knife crime during Sunday match

Harry Redknapp. Credit: PA

Harry Redknapp 'shut down' multiple times during BBC The Wheel

The FA Cup continues with the 4th round this weekend (PA)

When is the FA Cup 4th Round draw? - How to watch