Macron’s rugby club beer stunt sparks binge-drinking row

French president accused of irresponsibility and toxic masculinity by downing beer in 17 seconds

Video footage of Emmanuel Macron downing a bottle of beer in 17 seconds in a rugby club dressing room has sparked a political row over binge drinking and accusations of toxic masculinity.

The video shows the French president being handed a bottle of Corona in the Toulouse changing room after they beat La Rochelle at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.