Salt Bae

They say too many cooks spoil the broth, and that was certainly the case as Salt Bae desperately attempted to join Argentina's World Cup celebrations at the ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Salt Bae shares footage of MORE Argentina players reacting awkwardly as he tries to join in their World Cup celebrations... Who let Saltbae out on the pitch? [FIFA are also facing questions as to how the celebrity chef even gained access to the pitch](/sport/football/article-11555075/Salt-Bae-broke-FIFAs-rules-holding-World-Cup-sparking-questions-accessed-pitch.html) at the Lusail Stadium and managed to come in touching distance of the trophy. [could also be seen trying to get Messi's attention](/sport/football/article-11553705/World-Cup-Argentine-Lionel-Messi-BLANKS-Salt-Bae-ultimate-cringeworthy-exchange-final.html) as the Argentina captain prepared for one of the proudest moments of his career in lifting the World Cup trophy. [Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup](/sport/fifa-world-cup/article-11551261/The-moment-Lionel-Messi-FINALLY-wins-World-Cup-Argentina-superstar-breaks-down.html) to further solidify his standing as one of the game's greatest ever players, with the [PSG](/sport/teampages/psg.html) superstar and his international team-mates ecstatic after getting over the line.

The Argentina celebrations were gatecrashed by an over-eager Salt Bae in Doha, and the Argentinean players did not look best pleased.

The man of the moment on Sunday was Lionel Messi. The scenes with Salt Bae in Doha raise questions about what the place is for celebrity guests at such massive sporting occasions. Salt Bae shared video reels of him with the Argentinean players to his Instagram page. Salt Bae did eventually manage to grab Lionel Messi for a photo. The chef was a guest of FIFA at the final, and was invited onto the pitch at full-time. A collection of Salt Bae trying for clout with these players. Sunday saw him star in one of the all-time great World Cup finals, as he went toe-to-toe with PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé in a frantic 3-3 classic, ultimately decided on penalties. Salt Bae appeared intent on dodging that rule at every opportunity. Video footage shows several instances of him attempting to grab the World Cup trophy from Argentinean players, as well as hustling Lionel Messi for a chat. His internet fame has seen him appear at several high-profile events down through the years. Your World Cup hopes are likely in tatters. For the first time in 36 years, Argentina are world champions.

THIS is the moment Salt Bae snatched the World Cup trophy from a winner's baby after pestering Lionel Messi for a selfie.Fifa was facing questions tod.

[Leonardo DiCaprio](https://www.thesun.ie/who/leonardo-dicaprio/), and [DJ Khaled](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/music/1186948/who-dj-khaled-god-did/). [London Branch of the chain](https://www.thesun.ie/news/7664744/nusr-et-london-salt-bae-restaurant-prices/) in the posh area of Knightsbridge. [Emmanuel Macron](https://www.thesun.ie/who/emmanuel-macron/) was slammed for his embarrassing attempts to [console losing hattrick hero Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924938/mbappe-macron-world-cup-final-france/). [Middle East](https://www.thesun.ie/where/middle-east/), including in Ankara, Doha and Dubai. [Elon Musk and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9923507/elon-musk-surprise-appearance-world-cup-final/). [sparked fury ](https://www.thesun.ie/news/487739/salt-bae-nusret-gokce-restaurant-locations-new-york/)before the World Cup after bragging about a £140,584 bill at his high-end restaurant. [reports The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/world-cup-fifa-embarrased-as-celebrity-chef-salt-bae-pesters-lionel-messi-z30k8rhr0). [celebrated their cup glory](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9925452/argentina-wild-dressing-room-celebrations-messi/) with their families after the nailbiting shootout. [the showpiece final](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924433/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/). [baffled megastar tried to shrug him off](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/9927462/salt-bae-slammed-pestering-messi-touching-world-cup/). [Greg Dyke](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/3276231/ex-fa-chairman-greg-dyke-calls-governing-body-bunch-of-tosspots-who-do-not-want-to-change-over-axed-wembley-sale/) said: “I don’t think Fifa and Infantino have come out of this very well.” [Gianni Infantino](https://www.thesun.ie/who/gianni-infantino/) as fury grew worldwide.

The Turkish chef, real name Nusret Gokce, shot to fame in 2017 after dramatically putting salt on a steak, leading to his now infamous nickname. Today's top ...

And fans were fuming that Salt Bae was involved at all, with one writing online: 'Who let Salt Bae out on the pitch? Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. And after the final in Qatar, Salt Bae was spotted on camera pulling at Messi to get his attention and then managing to get a selfie and his hands on the actual World Cup trophy.

THIS is the moment Salt Bae snatched the World Cup trophy from a winner's baby after pestering Lionel Messi for a selfie.Fifa was facing questions tod.

[Greg Dyke](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7532544/ex-fa-chairman-governing-body-bunch-tosspots-change-wembley-sale/) said: “I don’t think Fifa and Infantino have come out of this very well.” [Middle East](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/middle-east/), including in Ankara, Doha and [Dubai](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/dubai/). [David Beckham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/david-beckham/), [Leonardo DiCaprio](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/leonardo-dicaprio/), and [DJ Khaled](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/3891604/who-dj-khaled-god-did/). [London Branch of the chain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16255424/nusr-et-london-salt-bae-restaurant-prices/) in the posh area of Knightsbridge. [Istanbul](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/istanbul/) in 2010. [Emmanuel Macron](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/emmanuel-macron/) was slammed for his embarrassing attempts to [console losing hattrick hero Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20796741/mbappe-macron-world-cup-final-france/). [sparked fury ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2709075/salt-bae-nusret-gokce-restaurant-locations-new-york/)before the World Cup after bragging about a £140,584 bill at his high-end restaurant. [Lionel Messi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/lionel-messi/) by the shoulder at least twice as the [baffled megastar tried to shrug him off](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20801281/salt-bae-slammed-pestering-messi-touching-world-cup/). [Elon Musk and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20794661/elon-musk-surprise-appearance-world-cup-final/). [reports The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/world-cup-fifa-embarrased-as-celebrity-chef-salt-bae-pesters-lionel-messi-z30k8rhr0). [celebrated their cup glory](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20797863/argentina-wild-dressing-room-celebrations-messi/) with their families after the nailbiting shootout. [Fifa](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/fifa/) was facing questions today over why the restaurateur was allowed on the pitch following embarrassing scenes at [the showpiece final](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20795673/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/).

WORLD Cup legends and the boss of international football lapped up gold-encrusted steaks at Salt Bae's restaurant in Qatar in recent weeks.But other d.

Worse Filet ever. [racked up a bill for £140,584](https://www.thesun.ie/news/9753874/salt-bae-angers-millions-cocky-receipt-instagram/) at his diner in Abu Dhabi. Temperature was good but it had no flavor...completely bland." [Brazil](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/258314/brazil/) striker [Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.ie/who/ronaldo/) and left back Roberto Carlos - world cup winners in 2002 - enjoyed a slap-up meal there on November 28. [Vinicius Jr](https://www.thesun.ie/who/vinicius-junior/), Gabriel Jesus, Éder Militão and Bremer also joined the party after they [beat Switzerland](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9792888/world-cup-brazil-switzerland-live-stream-free-score-tv-channel-watch-online-score-result/). Those that don't meet him can still get a pic in front of a giant mural of the chef in his famous "sprinkle" pose. Non-VIP diners expect to pay a fortune for the chance to brag on Instagram and perhaps get a selfie with Salt Bae. [Gianni Infantino](https://www.thesun.ie/who/gianni-infantino/) - who gave him a massive hug when he visited the Nusra-Et steakhouse in Doha last month. [surprise appearance on the pitch](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9931785/salt-bae-snatches-world-cup-trophy-fifa/) after Sunday's World Cup final in Doha. [badgering Lionel Messi](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/9927462/salt-bae-slammed-pestering-messi-touching-world-cup/) and snatching the gold trophy from irritated Argentina players. He was filmed saying: “Football unites the world and Nusrat unites the world as well.” WORLD Cup legends and the boss of international football lapped up gold-encrusted steaks at Salt Bae's restaurant in Qatar in recent weeks.

The celebrity chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was wearing a lanyard with official FIFA accreditation.

He shouldn't have been on the pitch." "It's unprofessional. "It's ridiculous. It looks like cronyism, it smells like cronyism, it walks and talks like cronyism, so guess what it is? So the imposter just performed his trademark salt dance above the trophy instead. It's a ridiculous look.

Lionel Messi seemed to ignore the advances of celebrity chef Salt Bae after the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday.

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UNEARTHED video shows Lionel Messi getting pally with Salt Bae years before his attention-seeking World Cup final stunt.The celebrity chef was slammed.

[Emmanuel Macron](https://www.thesun.ie/who/emmanuel-macron/) was slated for his embarrassing attempts to [console losing hattrick hero Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924938/mbappe-macron-world-cup-final-france/). [Elon Musk and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9923507/elon-musk-surprise-appearance-world-cup-final/). [the showpiece final](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924433/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/). [snatching the trophy](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9931785/salt-bae-snatches-world-cup-trophy-fifa/) from one winner's baby. [posted selfies](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9933165/salt-bae-qatar-restaurant-gold-steak-worst-fillet/) with scores of footballers and other celebrities and has forged a friendship with Fifa boss [Gianni Infantino](https://www.thesun.ie/who/gianni-infantino/). [reports The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/world-cup-fifa-embarrased-as-celebrity-chef-salt-bae-pesters-lionel-messi-z30k8rhr0). [pestering Argentina's talisman for a selfie](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/9927462/salt-bae-slammed-pestering-messi-touching-world-cup/) on the pitch in an embarrassing display following Sunday's [nailbiting shootout](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924433/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/). [Greg Dyke](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/3276231/ex-fa-chairman-greg-dyke-calls-governing-body-bunch-of-tosspots-who-do-not-want-to-change-over-axed-wembley-sale/) said: “I don’t think Fifa and Infantino have come out of this very well.” [Antonela Roccuzzo](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/1188951/antonella-roccuzzo-lionel-messi-wife-argentina-barcelona-fifa-best-awards/) and a pal in November 2018. [showed them deep in conversation](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/3402250/barcelona-ace-lionel-messi-says-ngolo-kante-chant-is-a-lie-after-being-teased-by-paul-pogba-in-dubai-restaurant/) - sparking transfer speculation as [Pogba urged Messi](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/3402028/manchester-united-fans-fear-the-worst-after-seeing-paul-pogba-and-lionel-messi-together-in-dubai/): "We have to play together".