The International Football Federation (FIFA) has hinted that it will launch an ex officio investigation into the Turkish cook who ‘crossed the line’.
British media such as the BBC and Sky Sports reported on the 23rd (Korean time) that during the closing ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and France held at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar on the 19th, Turkish chef Nuslet Gokje Stadium. It was reported that it would conduct an ex officio investigation into the incident.
Known as ‘Salt Bae’, famous Turkish chef Gokze is known to operate a chain of steak restaurants in Qatar as well as Turkey. As his skills in preparing meat and seasoning salt have become popular on the Internet, he has been active as an influencer since 2017, and has numerous former and current soccer 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 entry of outsiders is strictly controlled. Reporters are also not allowed to enter except for designated reporter seats and interview zones. Journalists are also banned from entering the ground.
However, one (?) chef who had nothing to do with the World Cup came directly to the ground, kissed the World Cup trophy, and took a commemorative photo with the players. In addition, Gokje approached to take a picture with Messi celebrating his victory, and Messi was very annoyed.
Above all, it is a serious problem that someone who is not a player or leader of the winning team has 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 runner-up players cannot touch the World Cup trophy. Therefore, it is a serious offense for the chef to hold up the championship trophy and even kiss it.
In addition, during the World Cup, Gokje took a photo with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Brazilian soccer legends such as Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and Cafu in the VIP seats and posted it on his SNS.
Regarding this, a FIFA spokesperson said, “We will directly investigate how he, who is only an individual, was able to enter the field. He explained that he had never approved Gokze’s entry to the ground,” and “we will take appropriate internal measures.”
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