Mason Greenwood laughing gas: Man United star issues apology after teenage is embroiled in fresh scandal

Fresh controversy: Mason Greenwood
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Richard Parry13 September 2020

Manchester United star Mason Greenwood has issued a public apology after footage emerged of the 18-year-old inhaling laughing gas.

The footage, released by The Sun, shows Greenwood filling a balloon with nitrous oxide before inhaling the gas. The incident is believed to have taken place at a Manchester apartment a few weeks ago.

The pair invited local Icelandic girls back to the team hotel in Reykjavik.

And via a public apology, Greenwood admitted that he must learn from this mistake and urge others not to follow his example.

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In a statement, Greenwood said: “I have now been made aware of the health risks associated with this practice — and accept that even trying it, as shown in these historical pictures, was poor judgement on my part.”

“I strongly urge others not to follow my example. As an 18 year old I am learning all the time. However this week I’ve also learned that I will be judged to a higher standard because of my career, and I must respect that in future. I am determined to repay the faith shown in me by my manager and coaches.”