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Yves Bissouma has won 46 caps for Mali Tottenham say they are looking into claims that midfielder Yves Bissouma was filmed inhaling nitrous oxide. The Sun published footage which it alleged showed the 29-year-old Mali international inhaling the substance, also known as laughing gas or NOS. "We are looking into the events and it will be dealt with as an internal matter, " a club spokesperson told BBC Sport. Bissouma, a £30m signing from Brighton in 2022, was banned for one game by Spurs after being pictured inhaling nitrous oxide in 2023. He apologised, saying he displayed a "severe lack of judgement". Possession of nitrous oxide for recreational use has been a criminal offence in the UK since 2023 and can result in a two-year prison sentence. Bissouma, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has not played since Thomas Frank was appointed manager in June. Bissouma was left out of the squad for the Uefa Super Cup game against Paris St-Germain in August because of persistent lateness, and has struggled with ankle and knee injuries this season. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Ask about Tottenham - what do you want to know? Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' Premier League: Guehi scores late winner at Fulham as Palace move fourth - reaction The rise and fall of four powerful civilisations How Skype lost its connection to the world Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance Wole Soyinka gives his account of Nigeria's Biafra war 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' 'A clear challenge to Slot's authority in Salah's show of rebellion' 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up' England humiliated by 'second-string' Australia - Vaughan 'Spurs boss Frank eases pressure but tide has not turned yet' Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup Are Aston Villa in title hunt - and should Arsenal start to worry? 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' 'I'm too driven. .. I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? How abnormal drugs test saved NFL player from cancer BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' 'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.