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A former Manchester United player talks about his addiction to snus

Passed in particular by Manchester United, Tottenham, Sunderland, Cardiff and even Crystal Palace, Fraizer Campbell has made revelations about his

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:29 PM

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Former Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell revealed he developed an addiction to snus.
Campbell began using the nicotine product to relax while playing for Crystal Palace between 2014 and 2017.
The former forward stated the addiction led to constant exhaustion and worsened after his retirement from football.

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Former Manchester United, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace striker Fraizer Campbell has spoken out about his addiction to snus, a nicotine-based product widely used in professional football. Campbell revealed he was first introduced to the substance during his time at Crystal Palace between 2014 and 2017 to help him relax after matches.

Campbell explained that his usage eventually escalated into a daily addiction that caused persistent afternoon fatigue and exhaustion. While he avoided using snus on match days due to its overly relaxing effects, his consumption worsened significantly following his retirement from professional football.

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