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Kieran King

Salt Bae slammed for breaking FIFA World Cup trophy rules and pulling Rihanna stunt

Salt Bae has been slammed by fans on social media after he posted an image with the World Cup trophy following Argentina's win over France on Sunday evening.

The Turkish chef was allowed onto the pitch after the full-time whistle and appeared to celebrate with the Argentina players after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup for the first time in his career. In a thrilling affair at the Lusail Stadium, La Albiceleste came out on top with a penalty shootout after the game finished 3-3 after extra-time.

Messi had given Argentina the lead from the spot, before Angel di Maria doubled their advantage as finished off a superb team move. But France fought back and levelled the contest with moments to go as Kylian Mbappe struck twice to take the game to extra-time, with his second a peach of a volley.

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