Spurs’ Bissouma apologises for laughing gas video

Tottenham Hotspur’s Yves Bissouma has apologised for a “severe lack of judgement” 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.

Possession of nitrous oxide – also known as laughing gas or NOS – for recreational use has been a criminal offence in the United Kingdom since 2023 and can result in a two-year prison sentence.

“I want to apologise for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgment,” said Bissouma.

“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.”

Bissouma, who joined Spurs from Brighton for £30m in 2022, had played for 45 minutes in Spurs’ friendly defeat against Bayern Munich earlier on Saturday afternoon.

“We are looking into the events,” a Tottenham spokesperson said.

“This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”

Tottenham’s 2024-25 Premier League campaign begins with a trip to newly-promoted Leicester City on 19 August.