FIFA launches investigation into Salt Bae’s ‘undue’ field access

By Luke Gentile

Published December 22, 2022 8:58pm ET

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FIFA launches investigation into Salt Bae’s ‘undue’ field access — Internet personality Salt Bae is being investigated by FIFA, which claims he had “undue access” to the field at the World Cup Final. Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, is a Turkish chef who became the center of controversy after he made his way onto the field and appeared to accost Lionel Messi and […]

Internet personality Salt Bae is being investigated by FIFA, which claims he had “undue access” to the field at the World Cup Final.

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