Bissouma facing Spurs investigation after nitrous oxide apology
The Malian midfielder was seen inhaling the class C drug on Snapchat.
LONDON — Spurs are set to investigate star midfielder Yves Bissouma after Bissouma was seen inhaling nitrous oxide on Snapchat. Possessing nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a Class C drug under British law, meaning Bissouma could face up to two years in prison. Bissouma recently released his apology as Spurs head into their Premier League opener against Leicester City.
“I want to apologize for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgment,” Bissouma said. “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.”
On Saturday, Bissouma posted himself inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon on Snapchat. Spurs said the situation would ‘be dealt with in an internal matter.’
Nitrous gas, nicknamed ‘hippy crack’, is popular among British youth. Users huff nitrous to get high and achieve euphoria, but the gas can induce suffocation and spinal cord damage. Kyle Walker reportedly huffed the gas back in 2013, while Dele Alli was photographed with nitrous canisters around a year ago. American rapper Ye is currently embroiled in allegations that he is addicted to the gas.
Bissouma has made 56 appearances for Spurs since joining the North London side in 2022. Bissouma has made a solid double pivot with rising talent Pape Matar Sarr, with the duo featuring in Spurs’ high-profile friendlies against Bayern and QPR.
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