Zouma’s not the first sportsman involved in animal cruelty

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2 years ago

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Kurt Zouma is not the first famous sportsman to be involved in animal cruelty case but the power of football has probably made him a bigger victim.

A Premier League footballer involved in such a situation is totally designed to send everybody into a frenzy but he can be assured that at some point it will calm down.

Take a look at Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath (pictured below) – one of the most famous and best fast bowlers the world has seen – boy was he good.

Suddenly his world came tumbling down when back in 2016 photos began to circulate of him on a safari hunt. The Australian was pictured posing next to dead animals including an African elephant.

Following the backlash he wrote on social media: “In 2008 I participated in a hunting safari in Zimbabwe that was licensed and legal but in hindsight highly inappropriate.

“It was an extremely difficult time in my life and looking back I deeply regret being involved.”

The Daily Star also reminds us that fellow sporting legend Hristo Stoichkov was anything but!.The ex-Bulgarian striker, who played for Barcelona, was spotted next to giraffes, zebras, and crocodiles he had shot.

McGrath issued a heartfelt apology – the Bulgarian was immensely quiet – Zouma should remember as George Harrison once sung: All things must pass.

We condemn him for it but it does seem he has become a victim like never before because of the massive popularity of the game of football.