JAKARTA - FIFA conducted an investigation into how chef celebrity Salt Bae got an "not proper access" to the pitch in the World Cup final to participate in a collaboration and take pictures with Argentine players.
Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was caught on camera holding and kissing the World Cup trophy after Argentina beat France in the final match at the Lusail Stadium, Doha, Qatar.
The Turkish nationals even disturbed a number of Argentine players who wanted to celebrate the moment with their winning trophy, and Lionel Messi also ignored it when he asked the captain to take a picture together.
He also took pictures with Angel at Maria, Leandro Martinez and even bit Franco Armani's medal.
FIFA regulations state that the World Cup trophy can only be held by tournament winners and FIFA officials and heads of state.
"Following a review, FIFA has determined how a number of individuals should have had inappropriate access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at the Lusail Stadium on December 18," a FIFA spokesman told the BBC.
"Detailed internal action will be taken."
Salt Bae (39) is the owner of a luxury restaurant franchise spread across the world including Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Knightsbridge in London.
He stole the attention in cyberspace thanks to his distinctive style when sowing salt into his dishes.
He also uploaded a video of himself watching a World Cup match next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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