Now a days, it is very difficult for the players to escape form the eyes of media. Paparazzi are always following them when they are on holidays and players are often spotted drinking and smoking. Smoking and drinking is common in football players, but as young generation follow players and these activities of players have negative impact on the youth. Moreover, it is a common thought as players should take care of their health, so the smoking habit is condemned. Commonly, every team has three or four players who smoke. When they caught smoking, usually they have to make public apology. Here are some football players, who smoke.
Wojciech Szczesny: He plays as keeper for Poland and Arsenal. Szczesny was playing a match against Southampton, and due to his mistakes the Arsenal lost the match. After the game, he was sound smoking in the shower. Due to his actions, he has to pay the fine as well.
Wesley Sneijder: He was considered as one of the finest players in the football history, But with a defeat in 2010, he career is constantly declining. Many people think that, the reason behind his bad performance is smoking and partying.
Fabien Barthez: Fabien was a French goal keeper and was a famous smoker as well. He was known for having a cigarette every morning, before starting the game. The manager of the team, Sir Alex was also aware of his habit, yet he took no action against the player, as he was one of his kind.
Mario Balotelli: In the game of football, he was considered as the “bad boy’ so he was often caught lighting up cigarettes. He was seen smoking, not only on holidays, but in train as well, when he was travelling to Florence. Many other controversies are also associated with Mario.
David Ginola: David played as Mid fielder and was considered a cool player. But he was use to smoke before and after the game, and sometimes in team bus too. However, he was informed by the manager that players in England do not smoke, yet they are allowed to eat unhealthy food.
These are just the few, many other famous players like Roony and Ashley Cole also spotted smoking at different occasions