Watch Aston Villa player caught using snus on pitch vs Arsenal, video goes viral

Watch Aston Villa player caught using snus on pitch vs Arsenal, video goes viral

An Aston Villa footballer was captured on tape acting strangely while consuming snus with his video viral

Know what was footballer consuming on live camera?

According to reports, a footballer from Aston Villa was using a substance called “Snus.”

Aston Villa player caught using snus on pitch vs Arsenal, video goes viral

What Is Snus And How It Is Consumed?

Snus is a smokeless tobacco drug that purportedly has Scandinavian roots. While taking snus, as the Villa player was doing, the bag of the drug is inserted between the gum and upper lip. It remains there until the effects subside. Snus is available in both portioned and loose forms.

Snus is well-liked for its fast absorption and relatively high nicotine concentration, but its legal status is still a question. The sale of snus has been prohibited in the European Union since 1992. However, Sweden has been exempted bu the ban on Snus. Snus is not permitted to be purchased or sold in the UK, although it is acceptable to use if you are older than 18.

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Severe Health Issues And Bans Relating To The Use Of Snus

When the World Health Organization (WHO) determined that it was carcinogenic, a partial ban was imposed on the consumption of the substance. The use of Snus can cause oral cancer as per the UK health authorities. Yet, the aggressive marketing from American manufacturers served as the primary justification for the ban’s implementation.

Use Of Snus In Sports 

The effect of snus on sports has not been the subject of any actual scientific study. The Northener reports that some people think it might improve soccer players’ “alertness and concentration, which is likely to attract elite athletes.”

Snus use is not prohibited by the Footballers Association (FA), the body that governs soccer in England, but the matter is being watched.

Players In The Premier League Who Reportedly Smoked Snus

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Jamaal Lascelles, both of Newcastle United, follow social media profiles that sell snus. Defending captain Victor Lindelof of Sweden and Manchester United shared a photo of it on Instagram in 2016. Despite this, Lindelof would not be a shocking customer since he is Swedish and it is allowed in his country.

The British striker, Jamie Vardy was seen in a photo from Euro 2016 holding a can of Thunder Ultra. In his autobiography, the striker is cited as saying: “When I joined Leicester, I started taking snus, which are nicotine patches that you lay on your gums for about 10 minutes.”

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“I used to smoke the occasional cigarette on a night out at Fleetwood, but when I signed for Leicester, one of the guys introduced me to snus, and I found it helped me relax. Contrary to popular belief, a lot more footballers use them, and some young men even use them while playing matches.”

New to the list is the replacement player for Aston Villa’s Saturday Premier League match against Arsenal.

The Supporter’s Reaction After The Aston Villa Player Was Caught On Camera Using Snus

Most fans are trying to determine what this substance is after watching the footage of the player swallowing snus. You can check some of the responses below.

Furthermore, the list of fines imposed on Aston Villa at the start of the 2022–23 campaign was made public. A £200 ($240) fine was displayed for “snus being left anywhere.” It remains to be seen whether the athlete will face any consequences. Meanwhile, fans also anticipate any additional snus-related rules to be announced by the Premier League.

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