Tottenham Star Issues Apology After Filming Himself Inhaling Laughing Gas
A key Tottenham midfielder has been forced to issue a grovelling apology after filming himself inhaling laughing gas and posting it on social media.
The player, Yves Bissouma, posted a video of himself inhaling nitrous oxide in a chauffeur-driven limousine and laughing between puffs on his private Snapchat account. The video has since been obtained.
The news comes just a week before Spurs start their Premier League season and will be an unwanted distraction for boss and Bissouma’s teammates.
Bissouma, 27, released a statement apologizing for his “severe lack of judgment.” He said: “I want to apologize for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgment. I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”
Spurs star Yves Bissouma posted a video of himself inhaling nitrous oxide on social media
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur told: “We are looking into the events. This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”
Possession of laughing gas with an intent to use recreationally was made illegal last year. Nitrous oxide, known as ‘hippy crack’, is contained in canisters, which can be super-sized. The canisters are then used to fill balloons which are inhaled to provide a quick ‘high’. However, usage carries a series of risks including heart attack, strokes, and brain damage. There have been fatalities among users.
In November, the law was changed to make nitrous oxide a controlled Class C Drug. Possession for inhalation is now deemed a criminal offense, although a conviction may be unlikely unless it appears as though there is a desire to supply others.
New, super-sized canisters can deliver 80 times the usual dose, while canisters can be obtained online and relatively cheaply as long as the buyer confirms they are over 18 and it is to be used for food production.
The Tottenham star later apologised for the ‘severe lack of judgement’ in a lengthy statement
There are concerns that its usage is rife among Premier League footballers, with routine drug tests unlikely to detect its presence.
Bissouma is entering his third season with the north London side, having made 56 appearances in total for the club. Prior to that, the midfielder had been at league rivals Brighton, where he made 124 appearances across four seasons for the Seagulls.
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Tottenham star apologises for ‘severe lack of judgment’ after filming himself inhaling laughing gas just days before season starts