Salt Bae

2022 - 12 - 20

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'Pathetic': Celeb chef slammed for pestering Messi, touching trophy ... (Fox Sports)

'Pathetic': Celeb chef slammed for pestering Messi, touching trophy in bizarre World Cup scenes.

Rihanna was pictured holding the prize back in 2014 and later revealed she had kissed and posed for a selfie with the famous trophy. Continuing the theme one post read “this is the time for players who have worked hard and not for celebrities to hang around and take selfies for their own promo”. But in the run up, he was seen badgering the superstar and repeatedly grabbing his arm until the player relented and posed for a picture. The chef was slammed on Twitter as “pathetic” for his attention seeking antics, which were also described as the “cringiest thing ever”. Salt Bae has been slammed for his “pathetic” pestering of Lionel Messi to get a selfie and The celebrity chef, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, somehow got himself in among the winning team and managed to get selfie with Lionel Messi as he celebrated his team’s triumph,

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Lionel Messi Snubs 'Salt Bae' During World Cup Celebrations (Sports Illustrated)

And yet, right after Argentina defeated France in Sunday's final, there was Nusret Gökçe—better known as Salt Bae—shoehorning his way into Messi's moment. A ...

Lucrative enough for Gökçe to afford a ticket to the World Cup final in Qatar. And yet, Gökçe also posted a photo where he is seen cradling the trophy. And yet, right after Argentina defeated France in Sunday’s final, there was Nusret Gökçe—better known as Salt Bae—shoehorning his way into Messi’s moment.

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Who is Salt Bae and why was he celebrating with Argentina? (AS English)

Argentina won their third World Cup by defeating France at Lusail Iconic Stadium and were bizarrely joined in their full-time celebrations by Salt Bae.

Messi has previously been photographed with him but it seems as if there’s a time and a place for the Argentina captain. ‘Bae’ is colloquially used as a short form for ‘baby’ in certain parts of the English-speaking world (especially in the United States) although it also doubles up as an acronym which stands for ‘before anyone else’. Within a year of his first viral video, he opened a further 13 steakhouses and now has 15 in total, including ones in New York, Miami and London. Gökçe was forced to leave school at a young age due to his family being unable to pay for his education and worked as a butcher’s apprentice. The chef also tried to get man-of-the-moment (that should probably be man-of-the-last 18 years) Lionel Messi’s attention, but he was having none of it. [It’s quite the bromance, I’m sure you’ll agree](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmMpFESpW-l/?hl=en).

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People Roasted Salt Bae for Bothering Lionel Messi to Get a Photo ... (Complex)

The celebrity chef (real name Nusret Gökçe) posted on his Instagram several videos and photos of himself with the team who won the 2022 World Cup against France ...

At first, Messi tries to ignore him, but Salt Bae was relentless. The celebrity chef (real name Nusret Gökçe) posted on his Instagram several videos and photos of himself with the team who won the 2022 World Cup against France. Here are some of the best reactions below.

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Salt Bae broke FIFA's rules by holding the World Cup sparking ... (Daily Mail)

FIFA are facing questions after celebrity chef Nusret Gokce - better known as Salt Bae - somehow gained access to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after the ...

[Lionel Messi](/sport/lionelmessi/index.html) in an attempt to draw his attention, although [he was repeatedly rebuffed by the PSG star](/sport/football/article-11553705/World-Cup-Argentine-Lionel-Messi-BLANKS-Salt-Bae-ultimate-cringeworthy-exchange-final.html). 'Its current design dates back to 1974,' the website says. REVEALED: Steakhouse magnate Salt Bae broke FIFA's rules by holding the World Cup...

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Salt Bae Thinks He's On The Team | Defector (Defector)

Turkish chef Salt Bae poses with World Cup trophy. Robert Michael/Getty Images. Emmanuel Macron deserves the honor of being the most desperate ...

Aside from the internationally known tic of him sprinkling salt down his elbow, he’s developed other recurring bits, like saying “Wowwww,” or “Cappuccinooooo,” and he’ll [get these well-known athletes to participate](https://www.instagram.com/p/ClvZO8wINCm/) with him. [British papers](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20801281/salt-bae-slammed-pestering-messi-touching-world-cup/) were [incensed](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bf7b1ae8-7fb2-11ed-933d-2ad94f4b2285) that this non-soccer-playing chef would touch the trophy, but that doesn’t mean much, since British papers exist to be incensed about everything. [more or less violates the meat](https://deadspin.com/the-latest-big-thing-on-the-internet-is-a-turkish-chef-1791028150) with his gloved hands. According to [FIFA’s site](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/fifa-world-cup-tm-trophy-tour-by-coca-cola-kicks-off-global-journey-in-dubai), the trophy “can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the FIFA World Cup and heads of state,” though that rule doesn’t appear to be heavily enforced. [Nusret’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nusr_et/)—he mainly promotes his restaurant but mixes in some [shirtless workout videos](https://www.instagram.com/p/CiucleZj6rP/)—I’ve picked up on a lot of his patterns. [the most desperate guy skulking around](https://defector.com/this-emmanuel-macron-guy-is-a-real-piece-of-work/) in the aftermath of Sunday’s World Cup final, but Salt Bae can easily take second place.

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'Salt Bae' called out for badgering Lionel Messi for pics, holding the ... (The Indian Express)

One comment read, "The videos just [came] out of him trying to get [a picture with Messi] and it's embarrassing; Messi had no interest."

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. [December 18, 2022] You only want attention.” The album also contained photos with other Argentine players; the chef was even seen biting some of the champions’ medals, which many found to be disrespectful. [Salt Bae](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/salt-bae-nusret-restaurant-food-price-reactions-7542173/)‘ out? Later, he was also seen ‘pestering’ [Lionel Messi](https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/winning-the-world-cup-meant-a-whole-life-to-messi-his-pulse-his-purpose-his-true-love-8331730/) for a photograph, leading to a rather awkward and embarrassing encounter.

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Watch: Lionel Messi brutally blanks Salt Bae during FIFA World Cup ... (Hindustan Times)

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: After leading Argentina to glory, Lionel Messi was left visibly annoyed by Instagram celebrity chef Salt Bae. | Football News.

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Then a stunning volley in the 81st-minute made it 2-2. In the 80th-minute, he scored a penalty after Kolo Muani was brought down in the Argentine box. Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the only trophy left for his cabinet, as Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. FIFA states that only a select group of people can touch the trophy, which includes the winners and heads of state. He also got a selfie with Messi, but cameras captured the uncomfortable moment as the 35-year-old seemed visibly annoyed.

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FIFA left salty over Salt Bae biting medals, touching FIFA World Cup ... (DailyO)

Even though Shah Rukh Khan flew to Qatar to promote Pathaan, a man sporting a similar beard and shades could be spotted at the World Cup final, ...

I touched the cup, held the cup, kissed the cup, took a selfie wit the cup!!! When the trophy was out of his reach, he even resorted to bite the medals of some of the footballers! Starting with 1974, a new World Cup trophy was commissioned and this too was stolen by Brazilian robbers in 1983. The heavily-guarded 18-carat gold trophy is famous for being touched only by a select few. Once Argentina won and the team rushed to grab the trophy, the Turkish chef also appeared on the field, grabbing the trophy and posing for his Instagram. This man is, of course, Salt Bae (Nusr-et Gocke), the celebrity chef who sparked a meme trend and is known for

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Meet Salt Bae: The man who stole the World Cup from Messi ... (ArabianBusiness.com)

The celebrity chef, who set the internet on fire with his butchery and salt-sprinkling artistry, is under fire after his innuendoes on the pitch with World ...

In November 2017, he opened his first restaurant in the US, in Miami. In November 2019, Salt Bae was accused of taking share of tips from his employees. The video of Messi and Pogba was posted by Nusrat in November 2018. Salt Bae opened his first restaurant in Istanbul in 2010. Messi has visited Nusr-Et in the past and was hosted by Salt Bae. He has a special place for Argentina in his heart.

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Watch! Celebrity chef Salt Bae gatecrashes Argentina's FIFA World ... (Business Today)

Instagram celebrity chef Salt Bae managed to enter the pitch and got up close and personal with the Argentine players during the celebrations.

RECOMMENDED The group includes the winners and heads of state. Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Look at Messi’a face." But his persistent haggling eventually led Messi to take a selfie with him and he looked irritated. Argentina's victory in the FIFA World Cup 2022 that marked Lionel Messi's historic performance was followed by an annoying moment, which has been noticed by football fans around the world.

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'It's ridiculous' – FIFA accused of cronyism after Salt Bae appears to ... (talkSPORT.com)

FIFA has been accused of cronyism after celebrity chef Salt Bae was allowed on the pitch during Argentina's World Cup celebrations.The right to touch.

Get up to £25 in free bets on selected events + 25 Free Spins on D10S Maradona slot. Not necessary and not the look we want.” By the very nature of Infantino flapping his gums, he has drawn extra attention to everything FIFA does. £10) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. “You want standards to be upheld. “It’s ridiculous.

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Salt Bae was pathetically thirsty to get World Cup selfies and pissed ... (SB Nation)

Hovering around the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup final like an influencer buzzard circling to find a carcass to take a selfie with. In the process he stepped ...

Some of the greatest players to ever lace up their boots have never even touched the thing — but now Salt Bae has. It’s supremely disrespectful to just grab at the cup for yourself, and undermines almost 50 years of tradition. He buzzed around the tropy trying desperately to get his hands on the thing, going so far as to pull it from Christian Romero’s hands while he was celebrating with his son.

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Messi fans say he 'deserves another World Cup' for dodging ... (The Independent)

The Turkish chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, rose to fame in 2017 after a video of him sprinkling salt onto a steak went viral, giving him the now-famous ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Who let Salt Bae out on the pitch? Salt Bae later posted a TikTok video of him standing on the pitch next to Ángel Di María whilst holding the trophy. Following Argentina’s win, Salt Bae was seen on cameras tapping Messi on the shoulder and grabbing his arms. Another said: “The day after the World Cup final and I’m seeing more of Salt Bae holding the trophy than the players.” This includes former winners and heads of state, according to

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