FIFA investigating celebrity chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' to World Cup celebrations

FIFA is investigating the circumstances around how a number of unauthorised people, including celebrity chef 'Salt Bae', gatecrashed Argentina’s World Cup celebrations.

Turkish chef Nusret Gokce was seen holding and kissing the World Cup trophy after Argentina’s penalty shootout success over France, in Sunday’s memorable final.

He also celebrated with the Argentina players and was seen continually trying to get a picture with captain Lionel Messi.

Gokce is nicknamed Salt Bae because of how he theatrically seasons meat in his chain of steakhouse restaurants.

The governing body is reviewing what happened and promised to take “appropriate internal action” against any FIFA staff involved.

In a statement carried by a number of outlets a FIFA spokesperson said: "Following a review, FIFA has been establishing how individuals gained undue access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium on December 18.

"The appropriate internal action will be taken."

Designed in 1974, the current trophy is held in high regard by FIFA, whose rules state only a "very select group of people" can touch it.

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