FIFA fans, on Sunday, got the apt final with adrenaline-inducing moments. Messi got his epic win and FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it the best World Cup ever in Qatar. Amid all the celebrations, however, something unusual took place, which drew ire from fans from the world over.
The chef, known as Salt Bae seemed to breach World Cup protocol by holding the gold trophy when joining the Argentina players on the field on Sunday for post-game celebrations.
The trophy is famously only allowed to be touched by a select few. Turkish chef Nusr-et Gokce, better known as 'Salt Bae', crashed Argentina's World Cup trophy celebrations at the Lusail Stadium. He also posted images of him holding the trophy on Instagram, apart from posting pictures of him with Argentinian players, and biting some of the champions' medals around his neck. He reportedly pestered Lionel Messi for a picture, however, the player ignored him and continued hugging his teammates.
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According to the FIFA website, "The original FIFA World Cup 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." The trophy made from 18-carat gold is estimated to be worth around $20 million.
One user commented, '' Why u are holding it and why u are on the field? U shoudlnt be there. this is the time for players who have worked hard and not for celebrities to hang around and take selfies for their own promo.'' Another user wrote, '' Unfollowing you, you shouldn't have touched that trophy only the players and staff who worked their asses off to become champions have that right. You only want attention.''
