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By Michael Pavitt For Mailonline

Published: 09:07 GMT, 9 November 2023 | Updated: 09:18 GMT, 9 November 2023

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Gary Lineker has revealed he was left vomiting on the bathroom floor after being convinced to use snus for the first time.

The use of snus has reportedly been on the rise among professional footballers, with the nicotine product used by placing a small sachet between the upper lip and gumline.

The smokeless tobacco not a banned substance, but is illegal to buy in the UK.

Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker admitted he had been convinced to try snus ahead of the 2020 European Championships.

The Match of the Day host said he initially declined trying snus, but was convinced after a few drinks with the 62-year-old choosing a 'weak' rather than strong option.

Gary Lineker has revealed trying snus had left him vomiting on the floor of his hotel bathroom

The smokeless tobacco product, originating in Sweden, is placed under the upper lip

Lineker had seven hours of 'absolute hell' ahead of hosting the Euro 2020 opening match

Lineker told Micah Richards that he began feeling 'really dizzy' after returning to his bedroom, leading to 'seven hours of absolute hell' ahead of presenting the BBC's coverage of the tournament's opening match between Italy and Turkey.

'I sit on the bed and I'm stark naked, and I've