Yves Bissouma: Apology from Tottenham Hotspur midfielder following video of laughing gas incident surfacing online

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has issued an apology following the release of a video showing him allegedly inhaling laughing gas.

The 27-year-old posted a video on social media last weekend that pictured him inhaling from a balloon.

The video emerged on Saturday, shortly after Bissouma had featured in Spurs' pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich. The Mali international played 45 minutes for Ange Postecoglou's side, as they lost 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

"I want to apologise for these videos," he said. "This was a severe lack of judgement.

"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."

"We are looking into the events," a Tottenham spokesperson added after the video surfaced. "This will be dealt with as an internal matter."

Spurs will kick off the 2024/25 Premier League season against Leicester City on August 19, live on .

The recreational use of laughing gas, which is also referred to as NOS or nitrous oxide, has been a criminal offence in the UK since 2023 and is listed as a Class C drug.

Kane backs Solanke to shine at Spurs

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane has tipped Domininc Solanke to shine in north London following his £65m transfer from Bournemouth.

Solanke, 26, scored 19 times for the Cherries last season and will join Ange Postecoglou's side ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

"It should be great. Dom is a great player," said Kane. "He plays with high intensity, high speed. For sure he'll get chances in this team with the way Ange plays.

"I think it's a really good signing. I saw him in the dressing room and I wished him all the best and of course I hope he has a great season."