2023-06-26 12:52:11
Brazen “Salt Bae” pushes into the limelight following the World Cup final
At the World Cup in Qatar, following the trophy was handed over, there was more focus than Lionel Messi: Nusret Gökce. He caused outrage on the pitch – kissed the trophy. Now the star chef is talking regarding this day for the first time.
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Nusret Gökce – better known as “Salt Bae” – causes a stir following the World Cup final between France and Argentina. He snatched the trophy out of the hands of some players and bit into the medals of the professionals. Now “Salt Bae” is talking regarding these scenes for the first time. “I love Argentina, I lived there,” the 39-year-old explains his action.
Nusret Gökce is one of the most famous restaurateurs in the world. But the star chef spoiled his image at the World Cup in Qatar. What happened? After the spectacular World Cup final between France and Argentina, Gökce – better known as “Salt Bae” – took the liberty of accompanying the celebrations of Messi and Co. with his presence on the field.
“Many players have been to my restaurant before”
The 39-year-old Turk spared no effort to hold the World Cup in his own hands. “Salt Bae” grabbed the object of desire from Argentina defender Cristian Romero and kissed it. These scenes caused outrage around the world. About half a year later, Gökce answered questions for the first time.
«I love Argentina, I lived there. I was there to support them. Many players have come to my restaurant before. I didn’t feel like a stranger there. It was a special moment,” says Gökce to the British «Times» regarding the reasons for entering the pitch following the trophy was handed over.
“Salt Bae” says he’s not a fan of the limelight
Did the PR idea also play a role in his action? No, he says: “I didn’t go onto the field with the intention of , I just wanted to.” However, some Argentinians on the pitch and millions of people in front of the screens were less interested in the visit.
“I didn’t like the attention,” says Gökce, who has over 52 million followers on Instagram with his videos. “Two billion people watched the World Cup final. And how many people talked regarding me followingwards? five billion. The whole world.”
According to his own statement, the star chef “never wanted to overshadow anything” and adds: “I didn’t kick anyone, didn’t steal anything.” But that doesn’t change the fact that Gökce caused a lot of tempers to heat up with his behavior. His buddy Gianni Infantino also unfollowed him on Instagram following the World Cup final. In an interview, “Salt Bae” made a promise: “I would never set foot on the World Cup field once more.”
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