FIFA To Investigate Salt Bae's World Cup Final Antics: Report
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Celebrity chef Salt Bae has been slammed by many over his FIFA World Cup 2022 final antics
Celebrity chef Salt Bae has been slammed by many over his FIFA World Cup 2022 final antics. Despite not being a part of the winning Argentina team, the celebrity chef didn't just get the access of the playing field but also managed to get his hands on the prestigious World Cup trophy. Since images of him holding the trophy emerged, social media posts criticising him have flooded the internet. In the wake of the controversy, FIFA has reportedly launched an investigation into the matter.
The celebrity chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, got the access to the pitch which 'technically' shouldn't have been allowed. As per a report in Sky Sports, the access gained by Salt Bae wasn't even 'authorised'. As per FIFA's rules, only the World Cup winners and heads of state are permitted to touch the trophy during the course of the closing ceremony.
Gokce, recently, also shared an old video alongside Argentina star Lionel Messi.
In a number of videos and pictures that have surfaced online, Salt Bae could be seen holding the trophy alongside multiple Argentinian footballers.
