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Footballer kicking cat

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Germanshepherdsmum Wed 09-Feb-22 08:21:41

I was horrified. And he said the family’s cats were loved and it would never happen again. Do we believe that? Glad his brother filmed and publicised it. I was surprised that his club played him but there was so much booing, perhaps it was a good thing that they did and he might be dropped if that’s going to happen every time he plays. Police and RSPCA are investigating but the penalties are woefully inadequate. Losing his livelihood would be a good punishment. Despicable excuse for a man.

tickingbird Wed 09-Feb-22 08:20:30

Sorry this just posted before I’d finished.

My point being it does seem that footballers can do as they please because they help their team win matches and football is run by big business these days, so their employers (clubs) turn a blind eye to their, sometimes, atrocious behaviour.

The fact that this abuse was filmed and posted merely highlights the lack of awareness and any moral compass.

tickingbird Wed 09-Feb-22 08:13:54

Although I haven’t viewed the video as I don’t wish to see a cat being kicked across the room, I’m amazed that this multi millionaire footballer is still playing for his London club.

Compare this to the punishment meted out to the teacher that kick