Salt Bae

FIFA are facing questions after celebrity chef Nusret Gokce - better known as Salt Bae - somehow gained access to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after the ...

[Lionel Messi](/sport/lionelmessi/index.html) in an attempt to draw his attention, although [he was repeatedly rebuffed by the PSG star](/sport/football/article-11553705/World-Cup-Argentine-Lionel-Messi-BLANKS-Salt-Bae-ultimate-cringeworthy-exchange-final.html). 'Its current design dates back to 1974,' the website says. REVEALED: Steakhouse magnate Salt Bae broke FIFA's rules by holding the World Cup...

The celebrity chef, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, appeared among the players and coaching staff, but it was unclear who let him onto the pitch to join Lionel ...

They also questioned why he was allowed to hold and pose with the World Cup trophy. [posed for a photo](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUwsl8oFsq/) with the chef, which Salt Bae posted on his Instagram account. [pictured](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUp3QRrf34/) with the World Cup trophy, which is a violation of Fifa rules about who is allowed to handle it. He has posted pictures on his Instagram account of his time at the World Cup in Qatar, and was photographed with Fifa president Gianni Infantino. He was also seen grabbing Messi repeatedly by the arm to get a word with him. Turkish chef and restauranteur Salt Bae was on the pitch after Argentina's World Cup win over France in Qatar.

One comment read, "The videos just [came] out of him trying to get [a picture with Messi] and it's embarrassing; Messi had no interest."

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. [December 18, 2022] You only want attention.” The album also contained photos with other Argentine players; the chef was even seen biting some of the champions’ medals, which many found to be disrespectful. [Salt Bae](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/salt-bae-nusret-restaurant-food-price-reactions-7542173/)‘ out? Later, he was also seen ‘pestering’ [Lionel Messi](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/winning-the-world-cup-meant-a-whole-life-to-messi-his-pulse-his-purpose-his-true-love-8331730/) for a photograph, leading to a rather awkward and embarrassing encounter.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: After leading Argentina to glory, Lionel Messi was left visibly annoyed by Instagram celebrity chef Salt Bae. | Football News.

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Then a stunning volley in the 81st-minute made it 2-2. In the 80th-minute, he scored a penalty after Kolo Muani was brought down in the Argentine box. Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the only trophy left for his cabinet, as Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. FIFA states that only a select group of people can touch the trophy, which includes the winners and heads of state. He also got a selfie with Messi, but cameras captured the uncomfortable moment as the 35-year-old seemed visibly annoyed.

And yet, right after Argentina defeated France in Sunday's final, there was Nusret Gökçe—better known as Salt Bae—shoehorning his way into Messi's moment. A ...

Lucrative enough for Gökçe to afford a ticket to the World Cup final in Qatar. And yet, Gökçe also posted a photo where he is seen cradling the trophy. And yet, right after Argentina defeated France in Sunday’s final, there was Nusret Gökçe—better known as Salt Bae—shoehorning his way into Messi’s moment.

Even though Shah Rukh Khan flew to Qatar to promote Pathaan, a man sporting a similar beard and shades could be spotted at the World Cup final, ...

I touched the cup, held the cup, kissed the cup, took a selfie wit the cup!!! When the trophy was out of his reach, he even resorted to bite the medals of some of the footballers! Starting with 1974, a new World Cup trophy was commissioned and this too was stolen by Brazilian robbers in 1983. The heavily-guarded 18-carat gold trophy is famous for being touched only by a select few. Once Argentina won and the team rushed to grab the trophy, the Turkish chef also appeared on the field, grabbing the trophy and posing for his Instagram. This man is, of course, Salt Bae (Nusr-et Gocke), the celebrity chef who sparked a meme trend and is known for

The celebrity chef, who set the internet on fire with his butchery and salt-sprinkling artistry, is under fire after his innuendoes on the pitch with World ...

In November 2017, he opened his first restaurant in the US, in Miami. In November 2019, Salt Bae was accused of taking share of tips from his employees. The video of Messi and Pogba was posted by Nusrat in November 2018. Salt Bae opened his first restaurant in Istanbul in 2010. Messi has visited Nusr-Et in the past and was hosted by Salt Bae. He has a special place for Argentina in his heart.

Instagram celebrity chef Salt Bae managed to enter the pitch and got up close and personal with the Argentine players during the celebrations.

RECOMMENDED The group includes the winners and heads of state. Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Look at Messi’a face." But his persistent haggling eventually led Messi to take a selfie with him and he looked irritated. Argentina's victory in the FIFA World Cup 2022 that marked Lionel Messi's historic performance was followed by an annoying moment, which has been noticed by football fans around the world.

They say too many cooks spoil the broth, and that was certainly the case as Salt Bae desperately attempted to join Argentina's World Cup celebrations at the ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Salt Bae shares footage of MORE Argentina players reacting awkwardly as he tries to join in their World Cup celebrations... Who let Saltbae out on the pitch? [FIFA are also facing questions as to how the celebrity chef even gained access to the pitch](/sport/football/article-11555075/Salt-Bae-broke-FIFAs-rules-holding-World-Cup-sparking-questions-accessed-pitch.html) at the Lusail Stadium and managed to come in touching distance of the trophy. [could also be seen trying to get Messi's attention](/sport/football/article-11553705/World-Cup-Argentine-Lionel-Messi-BLANKS-Salt-Bae-ultimate-cringeworthy-exchange-final.html) as the Argentina captain prepared for one of the proudest moments of his career in lifting the World Cup trophy. [Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup](/sport/fifa-world-cup/article-11551261/The-moment-Lionel-Messi-FINALLY-wins-World-Cup-Argentina-superstar-breaks-down.html) to further solidify his standing as one of the game's greatest ever players, with the [PSG](/sport/teampages/psg.html) superstar and his international team-mates ecstatic after getting over the line.

FIFA has been accused of cronyism after celebrity chef Salt Bae was allowed on the pitch during Argentina's World Cup celebrations.The right to touch.

Get up to £25 in free bets on selected events + 25 Free Spins on D10S Maradona slot. Not necessary and not the look we want.” By the very nature of Infantino flapping his gums, he has drawn extra attention to everything FIFA does. £10) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. “You want standards to be upheld. “It’s ridiculous.

Hovering around the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup final like an influencer buzzard circling to find a carcass to take a selfie with. In the process he stepped ...

Some of the greatest players to ever lace up their boots have never even touched the thing — but now Salt Bae has. It’s supremely disrespectful to just grab at the cup for yourself, and undermines almost 50 years of tradition. He buzzed around the tropy trying desperately to get his hands on the thing, going so far as to pull it from Christian Romero’s hands while he was celebrating with his son.

The Turkish chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, rose to fame in 2017 after a video of him sprinkling salt onto a steak went viral, giving him the now-famous ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Who let Salt Bae out on the pitch? Salt Bae later posted a TikTok video of him standing on the pitch next to Ángel Di María whilst holding the trophy. Following Argentina’s win, Salt Bae was seen on cameras tapping Messi on the shoulder and grabbing his arms. Another said: “The day after the World Cup final and I’m seeing more of Salt Bae holding the trophy than the players.” This includes former winners and heads of state, according to

The celebrity chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was wearing a lanyard with official FIFA accreditation.

He shouldn't have been on the pitch." "It's unprofessional. "It's ridiculous. It looks like cronyism, it smells like cronyism, it walks and talks like cronyism, so guess what it is? So the imposter just performed his trademark salt dance above the trophy instead. It's a ridiculous look.

Celebrity chef Salt Bae has sparked more outrage online after the FIFA VVIP was spotted antagonising Cristian Romero's child during Argentina's World Cup ...

[Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) centre-back [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lisandro-martinez). [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/world-cup-sergio-aguero-camavinga-28771250#comments-section) [Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/world-cup-sergio-aguero-camavinga-28771250#comments-section) Do you think that Salt Bae should have been allowed on the pitch after the World Cup final? [Lionel Scaloni's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-scaloni) side became world champions for the first time since 1986 by dethroning France on penalties after the initial match ended level at 3-3 after extra-time. But Salt Bae was pictured on the pitch alongside several of Scaloni's squad, who were celebrating with their families and coaches, after the match. Various people have even gone on to claim that the showpiece final at Lusail Stadium was the best World Cup final in recent memory. I meeeaan...... what is YO bucket list looking like bruh?" [Salt Bae mingling with Argentinian players](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/salt-bae-messi-world-cup-28766052) as they celebrated on the pitch after the match. [walking away from the Turkish chef](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/messi-salt-bae-worldcup-trophy-28769720) has already gone viral, but a new clip, which sees Salt Bae standing alongside Romero and the [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) defender's young child, has now sparked fresh outrage. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) trophy following [Argentina's triumph over France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-argentina-france-worldcup-final-28762994) at the weekend has gone viral on social media. [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) and [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kylian-mbappe), who bagged a brace and a hat-trick respectively, ensured that the blockbuster final lived up to its billing.

Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish restaurateur who gained viral fame as Salt Bae, has left the internet in a frenzy on more than one occasion due to his seductive ...

"A collection of Salt Bae trying for clout with these players. As if his appearance on the field wasn't already head-scratching enough, numerous clips online show Salt Bae attempting to hold the FIFA World Cup trophy, which he eventually does. This week, though, Salt Bae has people in a tizzy for a different reason thanks to his peculiar behavior at the

For some reason, Z-list “celebrity” chef “Salt Bae” was in Qatar for the World Cup, and he tried to get up close and personal with Lionel Messi and the rest ...

However, “Salt Bae” should have Switch to a bidet today! “Salt Bae” eventually snapped some pics with members of La Albiceleste, as well as some shots of him holding the World Cup trophy, that ended up on his Instagram.

Gary Lineker called Salt Bae a “pest” and former FA chairman Greg Dyke laid into world football boss Gianni Infantino as fury grew worldwide. The Turkish cook ...

Continuing the theme one post read: “This is the time for players who have worked hard and not for celebrities to hang around and take selfies for their own promo.” “Football unites the world and Nusret unites the world as well,” Infantino said. The chef was slammed on Twitter as “pathetic” for his attention seeking antics, which were also described as the “cringiest thing ever”. “You shouldn’t have touched that trophy only the players and staff who worked their a***s off to become champions have that right. “The man’s just won the World Cup literally minutes prior and this ‘celebrity’ is feeling he’s entitled to get his attention,” said one Twitter user. Another furious Instagram user said he was “unfollowing” the Turkish chef. Gökçe is said to be pals with controversial FIFA chief Infantino, who praised him as “number one” after visiting his Qatar steak house during the tournament. FIFA has reportedly refused to say if Salt Bae was granted access to the pitch. Instead the chef pulled it away, kissed it and raised it above his head like a champion. In another clip, Salt Bae is seen shaking his finger in a scolding gesture when Cristian Romero’s baby tried to touch the trophy. The Turkish cook and Instagram star - real name Nusret Gökçe - was seen wearing a FIFA VIP badge round his neck on Sunday night. This is the moment celebrity chef Salt Bae snatched the World Cup trophy from a winner’s baby after

The Turkish chef was seen kissing the trophy, hoisting it above his head and striking his familiar pose of pretending to sprinkle salt on it.

Salt Bae is not the first celebrity to be questioned about handling the trophy. One online commenter responded to the chef's post, saying he was unfollowing Salt Bae on Instagram: “You shouldn't have touched the trophy. At one point Salt Bae also hoisted the trophy above his head and kissed it.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Celebrity butcher-turned-chef Salt Bae has been called out on social media after celebrating with the Argentinian team after their ...

Let alone hold the World Cup trophy! Imagine winning the world cup, the best moment of any athlete's career and a guy who season steaks is celebrating with you and hassling you!” tweeted Football Hub. Who let Saltbae on the pitch?

After the Argentina-France match, Gokce was seen posting videos on his social media. They ranged from an uncomfortable-looking Angel di Maria sharing the ...

They ranged from an uncomfortable-looking Angel di Maria sharing the World Cup trophy with him, to Christian Romero looking on as Gokce snatched the trophy from his son. The chef became famous as a meme when he poured salt onto steaks a certain way and has since then found extraordinary success. In a moment where players were emotionally finding their family members and themselves, Gokce was seen looking for players and hounding them for pictures and videos.

FIFA has been accused of cronyism after celebrity chef Salt Bae was allowed on the pitch to join Argentina's World Cup celebrations.The right to touch.

Get up to £25 in free bets on selected events + 25 Free Spins on D10S Maradona slot. By the very nature of Infantino flapping his gums, he has drawn extra attention to everything FIFA does. Not necessary and not the look we want.” £10) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. “You want standards to be upheld. “It’s ridiculous.

Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, was seen alongside Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Lisandro Martinez among others after Argentina won the World Cup final ...

The AFA said: "The players of the Argentine soccer team ended the festivities by flying over in a helicopter over the crowd of fans who gathered in the city. "The original Fifa World Cup Trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the Fifa World Cup and heads of state," says FIFA on its own website. His presence on the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after Argentina's first World Cup win in 36 years was quickly picked up by social media - especially for the new world champions' seemingly apathetic reactions to his presence.

Former Fiorentina and Genoa forward Giuseppe Rossi was unimpressed with Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, better known as Salt Bae, for his antics at the World ...

Your 2 minutes of fame are up. Who da fuq are you bro? [Fiorentina](/teams/fiorentina) and [Genoa](/teams/genoa) forward [Giuseppe Rossi](https://football-italia.net/player/giuseppe-rossi/) was unimpressed with Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, better known as Salt Bae, for his antics at the World Cup final.

Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, was seen desperately trying to join in Argentina's celebrations after their dramatic win over France in Qatar on Sunday ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Who let Saltbae out on the pitch? But Salt Bae has shared footage of his meeting with Messi in 2018, which looked much warmer Salt Bae has fired back at his critics by sharing footage of his 2018 meeting with Lionel Messi However, amid criticism of his behaviour on the night, the culinary celebrity has responded by sharing footage that shows him meeting Messi and posing with the Argentina captain back in 2018. - But Salt Bae has responded by sharing footage of his 2018 meeting with Messi