FIFA has confirmed that it is investigating the circumstances that led to Salt Bae crashing Argentina’s World Cup celebrations in Qatar on Sunday.
Argentina won their third World Cup in Qatar after beating France on penalties. The post-match scenes were historic, as Lionel Messi was celebrated by his teammates and fans, but Salt Bae tried to make it all about himself, which has been heavily criticized ever since.
The famous restaurant owner, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was seen on the pitch after the final trying to take selfies with Argentine players, including Lionel Messi, and managed to get his hands on the World Cup.
Many of the Argentina players seemed very uncomfortable with Salt Bae and some of the incidents can be seen below.
Salt Bae needs to be stopped pic.twitter.com/m6u9NIhs2X
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Following the incidents, FIFA has now told Sky Sports News that celebrity access to the pitch was unauthorized and its rules state that only World Cup winners and heads of state are allowed to touch the trophy during the ceremony. closing.
A FIFA spokesperson said: “Following a review, FIFA has been establishing how people gained improper access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at the Lusail Stadium on December 18. The corresponding internal measures will be taken.
This was a very uncomfortable situation for everyone and it is definitely something that FIFA will not want to see happen again.
