According to FIFA, “necessary internal action” is being taken in response to violations of World Cup procedure committed by a celebrity chef who was holding the gold medal on the field.
FIFA is looking into the chef’s “undue access” to the World Cup trophy
After Argentina’s thrilling victory against France on Sunday in Qatar, the chef, also known as Salt Bae, who is frequently shown with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, socialized with the players and posed for pictures with them.
The FIFA World Cup trophy is described as “a precious emblem” that “can only be handled and held by a very elite group of people, including past FIFA World Cup champions and leaders of state.”
“Following a study, FIFA has been determining how persons obtained unauthorized access to the pitch following the closing ceremony at Lusail stadium on Dec. 18,” the international soccer governing body stated. “Adequate internal action will be taken,”
The chef, who owns a restaurant in Doha, frequented FIFA and had access to VIP areas throughout the World Cup. He shared pictures and videos on social media.
He was captured on camera clutching Lionel Messi’s arm on the field to gain his attention after Argentina triumphed in a dramatic 3-3 tie thanks to a successful penalty shootout. Even though the soccer great eventually posed for a picture that Salt Bae uploaded on Instagram, he appeared agitated in the video.
Nusret Gökçe, often known as Salt Bae, is a Turkish butcher, chef, culinary performer, and restaurant. In January 2017, his method for seasoning and cooking meat became viral on the internet.
He is the owner of the upscale steakhouse brand Nusr-Et. He has Nusr-Et offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey as of 2021. His name and the Turkish word for meat, “Et,” were combined to create the name of his network of restaurants.