FIFA has launched an investigation and promised “internal action” over celebrity chef Salt Bae shamelessly gatecrashing Argentina’s World Cup victory celebrations.
He also made a series of cringeworthy attempts to get Lionel Messi’s attention, even though the Argentina captain did not appear to know who he was.
“Following a review, FIFA has been establishing how individuals gained undue access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium on December 18 – the appropriate internal action will be taken,” a spokesperson said. Gokce first became famous in 2017 following a social media posting of his theatrical preparation of meat and, wearing FIFA accreditation. He became an embarrassingly visible presence on the pitch after Sunday’s final.
The chef’s involvement has sparked accusations of “cronyism”, especially after separate pictures and videos emerged of him being hugged by Infantino, who is seen introducing him to various dignitaries.
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