Professional footballers, including Jamie Vardy, have been warned about the use of snus in the game with clubs even highlighting its negative health impact
Top stars are causing a “high level of concern” with the growing use of snus throughout football.
The Professional Footballers’ Association are backing a 12 month study into the growing use of the smokeless nicotine product throughout all levels of the game.
Premier League stars have been pictured rubbing the gum-style on their upper lip while sitting on the substitutes’ bench and former England striker Jamie Vardy was even pictured with a tin of Snus during Euro 2016.
It is designed to be a stimulant but also be a replacement for cigarettes while substitutes often use it before coming on. But there are clear health warnings as it has been linked to heart conditions, oral disease and decreased performance.