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Tom Coley

FIFA to investigate Salt Bae Lionel Messi antics amid broken World Cup rules and Infantino video

Investigations will be had as to how world famous chef Salt Bae - real name Nusret Gokce - was allowed onto the pitch after the World Cup final. The Turkish man was seen holding the trophy and also badgering Lionel Messi for a photo during the Argentine celebrations.

Salt Bae's appearance was met with plenty of anger and backlash from football fans watching on and has already garnered the attention of the US Open Cup, America's oldest football competition. The official account tweeted after images of the chef went viral on Sunday, writing: "Salt Bae is hereby banned from the 2023 Open Cup Final."

The 37-year-old has has become an internet sensation for his steak preparation methods, becoming an internet meme in 2017. He was included on a list of A-list celebreties attending the final in Lusail though, alongside Elon Musk.

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