Among the images from the 'Lusail' stadium, where the Argentinians were celebrating the World Cup, after defeating France in the final, was that of Salt Bae. The famous Turkish chef with the World Cup in his hands?! An episode that immediately brought harsh reactions and criticism.
Social networks were filled with comments that focused on Nusret Gökçe. The Turkish chef and entrepreneur has become a social figure with great success for the way he puts salt on roast meat. Among his many friends are well-known football players, even the president of FIFA, Infantino.
The controversies are related to the fact that the Turk was among the Argentine players celebrating the World Cup, annoying even Leo Messi, who several times tried to remove him.
Messi deserves another World Cup for not giving a single fuck about Salt Bae pic.twitter.com/EIsM8lnc8S
— Bobby Reagan (@BarstoolReags) December 19, 2022
But Salt Bae took the trophy in his hands and took pictures for his fans.
An action against the rules, because only the players and technical staff of the winning team can touch the World Cup. There is also a question mark for the organizers, because to be there the Turk had to have a permit: Who gave it to him, with what status?
It is understood the attempt to advertise and this has annoyed everyone. Among the criticisms of Salt Bae's presence on the field, that of Giuseppe Rossi stands out. The Italian-American attacker has reacted with a harsh vocabulary on Twitter. “Salt Bae kisses my by****. Who the hell are you touching the World Cup?", writes Rossi. The Italian's post immediately went viral.
#SaltBae can kiss my ass. Wanting all that attention and touching the cup. Who da power are you bro? You're 2 minutes of fame are up. Next.
— GIUSEPPE ROSSI (@GiuseppeRossi22) December 21, 2022