“Appropriate internal action will be taken,” FIFA speaks out on Salt Bae’s pitch invasion during Argentina’s World Cup celebrations
FIFA has finally released a statement regarding the controversy surrounding Salt Bae's appearance at the World Cup final.
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FIFA finally responded to the behavior of Turkish chef Salt Bae at the World Cup final on Sunday. Nusret Gokce, who goes by the name Salt Bae, had received criticism for causing intrusion during Argentina’s victory celebrations after their win against France in 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
The 39-year-old was trying to take selfies with Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, and Lisandro Martinez, disregarding an official FIFA rule in the process by planting a kiss and holding onto the 18-carat gold World Cup trophy. On their website, FIFA state: “As one of the most recognized sports symbols in the world and a priceless icon, 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.”
The world’s governing body for football has been silent on the matter since the incident, but on Thursday afternoon, journalist Tariq Panja was able to get a comment from FIFA regarding the Salt Bae situation. It appears that the Turkish butcher, chef, and food entertainer had infiltrated Argentina’s post-match festivities. A statement read: “Following a review, FIFA has been establishing how individuals gained undue access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail stadium on 18 December. The appropriate internal action will be taken.”
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Salt Bae has been barred from attending the 2023 US Open Cup Final
After Argentina captured their third World Cup title with a penalty shootout win against France, Lionel Messi and his teammates were jubilant. They took to the pitch with their families to celebrate the long-awaited victory, and a peculiar episode occurred.
The Turkish restaurateur Salt Bae made a surprise appearance on the field alongside Christian Romero, Angel Di Maria, and Lionel Messi. He was seen taking the trophy from them and celebrating their win, which caused an uproar from fans around the world. This unexpected behavior caused a great deal of anger and confusion.
This momentous event for the Argentine people was marred by the presence of Salt Bae, who attempted to detract from the players’ accomplishments by trying to garner attention. His actions were seen as wrong by soccer fans all over the world, and he was found to be in violation of FIFA regulations. Consequently, the US Open Cup, the oldest soccer event in the US, has announced through its official Twitter account that Salt Bae will not be allowed to attend the 2023 US Open Cup final.
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