According to the latest report by Times Chief reporter Martyn Ziegler, FIFA is facing an awkward situation after the World Cup final when celebrity chef Sayan was allowed to pester Lionel Messi on the pitch and touch trophies in violation of the rules.
Salt Bae is a nickname for Nusret Gokce. Nusret Gokce, who owns several expensive steakhouses, is a friend of FIFA president Gianni Gianni Infantino. He released a series of photos of himself holding trophies on the pitch with a number of Argentine players, including Lionel Messi.
The chef’s nickname comes from his skill of sprinkling salt on steak, but he seems to have violated FIFA’s rules on trophies.
According to FIFA’s website, “the current design dates back to 1974.” As one of the most recognized sports symbols in the world and a priceless symbol, the original Fifa World Cup trophies can only be touched and held by a very specific group, including former Fifa World Cup champions and heads of state. ”
The FIFA-certified Salt Bae was also seen twice grabbing Lionel Messi by the shoulder, trying to get his attention, but the Argentina captain ignored him-and the 39-year-old seemed to be rewarded for his persistence before posting a picture of himself and Messi.
When asked how Salt Bae was certified, FIFA did not respond. Access to the stadium is usually severely restricted, and French President Emmanuel Macron (Emmanuel Macron) has also been severely criticized for going to the stadium and trying to comfort Mbappe.
To be sure, the intimate relationship between Invantino and Salt Bae can be traced back a few years.
“he’s number one,” Invantino said in a video posted on his Salt Bae Instagram account at Dubai Restaurant in 2019. “the meat here is great. Food is like football-it’s heart, it’s emotion, it’s love-we can find all the ingredients here, thanks to this person. ”
Invantino hugged the chef at his Qatari restaurant during the World Cup and said: “Football unites the world and you unite the world.”
The cheapest bottle of champagne at Salt Bae Doha Steakhouse costs £430. Ronaldo, a former Brazilian footballer, was one of the guests at the restaurant during the World Cup, and his party cost $8000 (6550 pounds).
If FIFA does provide “access to all fields” certification, allowing Salt Bae to enter the stadium, the organization will face charges of cronyism or special treatment for Invantino’s friends.