Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has apologised after footage emerged of him appearing to inhale nitrous oxide.
The 27-year-old said the social media video he uploaded on Saturday of himself inhaling from a balloon was a “severe lack of judgement” and acknowledged the “health risks involved”.
Nitrous oxide — also known as laughing gas or nos — is classified as a Class C drug in the United Kingdom and its recreational use has been a criminal offence since 2023, carrying a maximum two-year prison sentence.
“I want to apologise for these videos,” Bissouma said. “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.”
The Mali international posted the video after featuring for Tottenham against Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly earlier on Saturday.
“We are looking into the events,” a Tottenham spokesperson said. “This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”
Bissouma has made 56 appearances for Spurs across two seasons, having joined from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2022.
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