FIFA is investigating the circumstances which led to ‘Salt Bae’ gatecrashing Argentina’s World Cup celebrations in Qatar on Sunday.
The superstar restaurant proprietor, whose actual identify is Nusret Gokce, was seen on the pitch after the ultimate attempting to take selfies with Argentina gamers, together with Lionel Messi, and holding the World Cup.
FIFA has advised Sky Sports activities Information his entry to the pitch was unauthorised and its guidelines state that solely the World Cup winners and heads of state are allowed to the touch the trophy in the course of the closing ceremony.
A spokesperson for FIFA stated: “Following a evaluate, FIFA has been establishing how people gained undue entry to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail stadium on 18 December. The suitable inside motion shall be taken.”
It’s understood that Salt Bae has no involvement with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has beforehand been pictured visiting one in all his eating places. It’s also believed there is no such thing as a industrial relationship between FIFA and Salt Bae.
Salt Bae is, although, one of many 303 those that Infantino follows on his Instagram.
The Turkish superstar chef has grow to be identified by the pseudonym Salt Bae since rising to fame on social media for his distinctive model of seasoning steaks.
Now a number to the celebrities at his eating places, Salt Bae’s presence among the many celebrating Argentina gamers brought on a storm on social media with the brand new world champions showing to be apathetic to his involvement.
Messi was pictured showing to attempt to get away after the superstar chef grabbed his arm, whereas Lisandro Martinez seemed lower than delighted to be pictured alongside him holding the World Cup trophy.
A compilation video on Twitter of nonplussed gamers alongside Gokce has racked up greater than 14 million views because it was posted on Monday afternoon.
