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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Mark Donlon

FIFA investigating Salt Bae's 'undue access' to pitch after World Cup final

FIFA is investigating the 'undue access' to the pitch gained by celebrity chef Salt Bae following the conclusion of the World Cup final.

The renowned chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was seen out on the pitch holding and kissing the World Cup trophy in amongst a slew of victorious Argentina players.

FIFA's ruling on the trophy itself is that only a "very select" group of people - including tournament winners, Fifa officials and heads of state - can hold the it.

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