Chef Nusrat raises controversy after being ignored and violating FIFA rules by touching the World Cup

Written By رنا السيلاوي on 2022/12/20

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Weather of Arabia - The Turkish chef, Nusrat, sparked controversy after he went down to the grounds of Lusail stadium during the coronation of the Argentine national team, and was ignored at first when trying to take pictures with the Argentine players in addition to touching the championship cup in violation of FIFA laws regarding who can carry the cup.

 

A video clip, circulated on social media, documented the reaction of the Argentine national team player, Lionel Messi, when the famous Turkish chef - known as Salt Bay - asked him to take a selfie with him, after winning the World Cup, on Sunday.

 

The video showed the Turkish chef's insistence and insistence on holding Messi's hand, with the aim of taking a picture with him, while the Argentine star ignored the chef more than once.

 

 

The celebrity chef remained on the field among the celebrating Argentine players and broke FIFA's strict rules on who can touch the World Cup - which Messi and his teammates lifted after a stunning final that ended in a penalty shootout.

 

FIFA has very strict rules regarding the trophy. As one of the most recognizable sporting symbols in the world and a priceless icon, the authentic FIFA World Cup trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, including former World Cup winners and heads of state.

 

It is noteworthy that the nickname "Salt Bae" known by Chef Nusrat derives from his distinctive way of adding a pinch of salt to the meat he serves in his famous restaurants, where football symbols frequent it regularly, however, he found in Messi someone who seemed less willing to give him any attention. On the day he was crowned, though he eventually took a picture with him.

 

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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