The International Football Federation (FIFA) has hinted it will launch an ex officio investigation into the Turkish chef who has “crossed the line”.
British media, including the BBC and Sky Sports, reported on the 23rd (Korean time) that during the closing ceremony following the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and France held at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar on 19 , FIFA Qatar Chef Nuslet Gokje Stadium It was reported that he would conduct an ex officio investigation into the incident.
Known as ‘Salt Bae’, Turkish celebrity chef Gokze is known to run a chain of steakhouses in Qatar and Turkey. As the technique of preparing meat and seasoning with salt has become popular on the Internet, he has been active as an influencer since 2017 and has numerous former and current football stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham as regular customers.
However, access to the stadium is strict. When an international sporting event is held, the organizers strictly control access. Game-related figures such as players and coaches are rarely restricted from access by FIFA or the International Olympic Committee (IOC), but the entry of outsiders is strictly controlled. Journalists are also not allowed to enter, except in designated places for journalists and interview areas. Journalists are also prohibited from entering the grounds.
However, one (?) chef who had nothing to do with the World Cup came straight to the floor, kissed the World Cup trophy and took a commemorative photo with the players. Also, Gokje came over to take a photo with Messi celebrating his victory, and Messi was very annoyed.
Above all, it is a serious problem for someone who is not a player or a leader of the winning team to get their hands on the winning trophy. According to FIFA rules, the championship trophy can only be held by the winning team, FIFA officials and heads of state. Even the runners-up cannot touch the World Cup trophy. Therefore, it is a serious offense for the chef to lift the championship trophy and even kiss it.
Also, during the World Cup, Gokje took a photo with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Brazilian football legends such as Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Cafu in the VIP seats and posted it on his SNS.
In this regard, a FIFA spokesman said: “We will directly investigate how he, who is just an individual, managed to enter the stadium. “We have never approved Gokze’s entry ashore,” he explained, “and we expect to take adequate internal measures.”
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