FIFA probe celebrity chef Salt Bae’s ‘undue access’ at World Cup final | Football News – Times of India
LONDON: FIFA are investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained "undue access" to the pitch after the World Cup final where he enthusiastically posed for photos with surprised Argentina players, including a bemused and irritated Lionel Messi.Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was pictured holding and kissing the trophy after Argentina beat France in Sunday's final in Qatar.The Turkish entrepreneur was widely criticised for twice grabbing the arm of Messi, who tried to sidestep the unwanted attention.Messi ignoring Salt Bae is golden 🤣🤣 https://t.co/SfCiz1wzXA— Omar Al Raisi (@Dantani) 1671454736000He was also photographed with Angel di Maria, Lisandro Martinez and even seen sinking his teeth into another player's medal.FIFA rules state the World Cup trophy can only be held by ...