Salt Bae

Celebrity chef Salt Bae has sparked more outrage online after the FIFA VVIP was spotted antagonising Cristian Romero's child during Argentina's World Cup ...

[Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) centre-back [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lisandro-martinez). [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/world-cup-sergio-aguero-camavinga-28771250#comments-section) [Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/world-cup-sergio-aguero-camavinga-28771250#comments-section) Do you think that Salt Bae should have been allowed on the pitch after the World Cup final? [Lionel Scaloni's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-scaloni) side became world champions for the first time since 1986 by dethroning France on penalties after the initial match ended level at 3-3 after extra-time. But Salt Bae was pictured on the pitch alongside several of Scaloni's squad, who were celebrating with their families and coaches, after the match. Various people have even gone on to claim that the showpiece final at Lusail Stadium was the best World Cup final in recent memory. I meeeaan...... what is YO bucket list looking like bruh?" [Salt Bae mingling with Argentinian players](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/salt-bae-messi-world-cup-28766052) as they celebrated on the pitch after the match. [walking away from the Turkish chef](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/messi-salt-bae-worldcup-trophy-28769720) has already gone viral, but a new clip, which sees Salt Bae standing alongside Romero and the [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) defender's young child, has now sparked fresh outrage. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) trophy following [Argentina's triumph over France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-argentina-france-worldcup-final-28762994) at the weekend has gone viral on social media. [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) and [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kylian-mbappe), who bagged a brace and a hat-trick respectively, ensured that the blockbuster final lived up to its billing.

Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish restaurateur who gained viral fame as Salt Bae, has left the internet in a frenzy on more than one occasion due to his seductive ...

"A collection of Salt Bae trying for clout with these players. As if his appearance on the field wasn't already head-scratching enough, numerous clips online show Salt Bae attempting to hold the FIFA World Cup trophy, which he eventually does. This week, though, Salt Bae has people in a tizzy for a different reason thanks to his peculiar behavior at the

Usually beloved chef Salt Bae has been slammed by fans for forcing his way into a photo op with Lionel Messi at the World Cup.

Salt Bae pulling aside other World Cup champions for pictures with the gold trophy has similarly been viewed as “cringe.” Fans roast Salt Bae for behavior with Lionel Messi at the World Cup Turkish chef Salt Bae has been slammed by fans the world over for forcing his way into a photo op with Lionel Messi during the World Cup.

For some reason, Z-list “celebrity” chef “Salt Bae” was in Qatar for the World Cup, and he tried to get up close and personal with Lionel Messi and the rest ...

However, “Salt Bae” should have Switch to a bidet today! “Salt Bae” eventually snapped some pics with members of La Albiceleste, as well as some shots of him holding the World Cup trophy, that ended up on his Instagram.

Salt Bae is something of an internet legend, even if most of us will never be able to afford to try his food. But the meme chef also appears to be a bit of ...

The footballing organisation's website states of the trophy: "Its current design dates back to 1974. [Argentina's victory](https://www.ladbible.com/sport/people-reckon-argentina-vs-france-game-best-world-cup-final-in-history-064570-20221218) and was seemingly allowed to touch and handle the World Cup trophy. FIFA has yet to explain how Salt Bae appeared to get official accreditation to be on the pitch after he was photographed celebrating with Argentinian players. [meme chef](https://www.ladbible.com/news/people-hit-out-salt-bae-touch-world-cup-trophy-argentina-beat-france-975506-20221219) also appears to be a bit of an oddball in real life and now, [Dan Bilzerian](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/dan-bilzerian-dating-advice-20221111) has provided proof in the form of DMs from the chef. [after his antics at the World Cup](https://www.ladbible.com/news/people-hit-out-salt-bae-touch-world-cup-trophy-argentina-beat-france-975506-20221219). The images themselves range from pictures of Salt Bae with a puppy, pictures of him wielding knives next to stakes, shirtless snaps, and more.

American poker player Dan Bilzerian said he's known for years that Nusret Gökçe, also known as Salt Bae is "weird" and a "f***ing goofball.

But this action was a violation of FIFA rules. [appeared to grab at the footballer ](https://www.indy100.com/celebrities/lionel-messi-blanked-salt-bae-world-cup)in a seeming attempt to get a photo with him. He also superimposed a photo of himself dressed in a suit sitting in a chair with the slogan "The Nusret" written at the top, a reference to The Godfather. This incident comes after Salt Bae found himself in a bit of a mess for the way he Going by the dates in the screen recordings, the chef seemingly began trying to become pals with Bilzerian in 2015. [Dan Bilzerian](https://www.indy100.com/topic/Dan-Bilzerian) said he's known for years that Nusret Gökçe, also known as [Salt Bae](https://www.indy100.com/topic/salt-bae) is "weird" and a "f***ing goofball."

Social media users have been left gobsmacked over a video of one of Salt Bae's restaurant's dishes.

He then goes on to rip up a baguette and place it on top of the steak before drenching the entire plate in piping hot melted butter. [TikTok](https://www.unilad.com/tiktok) video uploaded by [@notorious_foodie](https://www.tiktok.com/@notorious_foodie/video/7012228392451968262?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6956152130135066117), Salt Bae - real name Nusret Gökçe - can be seen preparing a meal at one of his Nusr-et steak restaurants. Of course, the preparation is finished off with his signature Salt Bae sprinkle, with the steak left to marinate and cook in the fat on the plate. [an internet meme ](https://www.unilad.com/viral)in January 2017 - opening a new restaurant in [London](https://www.unilad.com/uk-news) a few years later. [Salt Bae](https://www.unilad.com/food/salt-bae-is-leaving-london-after-just-2-months-following-anger-over-prices) is serving up at his restaurant is definitely not it according to many [TikTokers](https://www.unilad.com/tiktok). [restaurant ](https://www.unilad.com/food/chef-tom-kerridge-ridicules-salt-baes-expensive-steak-despite-also-selling-extortionate-steak-himself)has caused quite a stir - not sprinkle - having become known for its eye-watering prices.

Celebrity butcher and restaurateur Nusret Gökçe, known as Salt Bae, apparently left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths after he surrounded Argentina's ...

Gary Lineker called Salt Bae a “pest” and former FA chairman Greg Dyke laid into world football boss Gianni Infantino as fury grew worldwide. The Turkish cook ...

Continuing the theme one post read: “This is the time for players who have worked hard and not for celebrities to hang around and take selfies for their own promo.” “Football unites the world and Nusret unites the world as well,” Infantino said. The chef was slammed on Twitter as “pathetic” for his attention seeking antics, which were also described as the “cringiest thing ever”. “You shouldn’t have touched that trophy only the players and staff who worked their a***s off to become champions have that right. “The man’s just won the World Cup literally minutes prior and this ‘celebrity’ is feeling he’s entitled to get his attention,” said one Twitter user. Another furious Instagram user said he was “unfollowing” the Turkish chef. Gökçe is said to be pals with controversial FIFA chief Infantino, who praised him as “number one” after visiting his Qatar steak house during the tournament. FIFA has reportedly refused to say if Salt Bae was granted access to the pitch. Instead the chef pulled it away, kissed it and raised it above his head like a champion. In another clip, Salt Bae is seen shaking his finger in a scolding gesture when Cristian Romero’s baby tried to touch the trophy. The Turkish cook and Instagram star - real name Nusret Gökçe - was seen wearing a FIFA VIP badge round his neck on Sunday night. This is the moment celebrity chef Salt Bae snatched the World Cup trophy from a winner’s baby after

The Turkish chef was seen kissing the trophy, hoisting it above his head and striking his familiar pose of pretending to sprinkle salt on it.

Salt Bae is not the first celebrity to be questioned about handling the trophy. One online commenter responded to the chef's post, saying he was unfollowing Salt Bae on Instagram: “You shouldn't have touched the trophy. At one point Salt Bae also hoisted the trophy above his head and kissed it.