Tottenham Hotspur star Yves Bissouma has issued a public apology after footage emerged appearing to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas. The 27-year-old posted a video of himself on social media on Saturday which showed him inhaling from a balloon.
Yves Bissouma played a crucial in the Spurs’ fifth-place finish in the Premier League as a vital member of the midfield. But since his recent social media video, the Ivory Coast international received a lot of criticism as possession of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or NOS, for recreational use has been a criminal offence in the United Kingdom.
Bissouma issues public apology after inhaling laughing gas
Since 2023, one can result in a two-year prison sentence for possession as it is considered a Class C drug. Speaking about the apology, Bissouma said, “I want to apologise 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.”
A Tottenham spokesperson also commented on the issue and stated that the club “are looking into the events. This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”