The controversy of the moment: the footballer summoned to the World Cup, after he was filmed taking drugs with escorts
Theo Hernandez will be part of France's squad for the 2026 World Cup, although in recent days his name has been involved in a scandal of proportions, commented on in the sports press and on social networks.
Theo Hernandez using banned substances Photo/Twitter
Coach Didier Deschamps decided to keep him in the team, even though a video recently emerged of the French defender partying in a club and consuming laughing gas with several escorts. The footage sparked strong reactions in France, with many supporters calling for his exclusion from the squad for the final tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Despite the controversy, Deschamps went ahead with his call-up. The topic also brought up the danger of nitrous oxide consumption, known as “laughing gas”, a habit that is increasingly common among some footballers and which can cause serious health problems if abused.
The scandal that shook Italian football in recent weeks
Investigators say dozens of players attended private parties organized by a network that provided escorts.
The recently released images of the French defender are considered by the Italian media as a new important piece in the case. According to the information that has appeared so far, approximately 70 footballers have been identified in the investigation. Among the well-known names mentioned are Rafael Leao, a player at AC Milan, but also Dean Huijsen, recently transferred from AS Roma to Real Madrid.
