Salt Bae

The Turkish chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, rose to fame in 2017 after a video of him sprinkling salt onto a steak went viral, giving him the now-famous ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Who let Salt Bae out on the pitch? Salt Bae later posted a TikTok video of him standing on the pitch next to Ángel Di María whilst holding the trophy. Following Argentina’s win, Salt Bae was seen on cameras tapping Messi on the shoulder and grabbing his arms. Another said: “The day after the World Cup final and I’m seeing more of Salt Bae holding the trophy than the players.” This includes former winners and heads of state, according to

THIS is the moment Salt Bae snatched the World Cup trophy from a winner's baby after pestering Lionel Messi for a selfie.Fifa was facing questions tod.

[Greg Dyke](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7532544/ex-fa-chairman-governing-body-bunch-tosspots-change-wembley-sale/) said: “I don’t think Fifa and Infantino have come out of this very well.” [Middle East](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/middle-east/), including in Ankara, Doha and [Dubai](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/dubai/). [David Beckham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/david-beckham/), [Leonardo DiCaprio](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/leonardo-dicaprio/), and [DJ Khaled](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/3891604/who-dj-khaled-god-did/). [London Branch of the chain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16255424/nusr-et-london-salt-bae-restaurant-prices/) in the posh area of Knightsbridge. [Istanbul](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/istanbul/) in 2010. [Emmanuel Macron](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/emmanuel-macron/) was slammed for his embarrassing attempts to [console losing hattrick hero Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20796741/mbappe-macron-world-cup-final-france/). [sparked fury ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2709075/salt-bae-nusret-gokce-restaurant-locations-new-york/)before the World Cup after bragging about a £140,584 bill at his high-end restaurant. [Lionel Messi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/lionel-messi/) by the shoulder at least twice as the [baffled megastar tried to shrug him off](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20801281/salt-bae-slammed-pestering-messi-touching-world-cup/). [Elon Musk and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20794661/elon-musk-surprise-appearance-world-cup-final/). [reports The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/world-cup-fifa-embarrased-as-celebrity-chef-salt-bae-pesters-lionel-messi-z30k8rhr0). [celebrated their cup glory](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20797863/argentina-wild-dressing-room-celebrations-messi/) with their families after the nailbiting shootout. [Fifa](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/fifa/) was facing questions today over why the restaurateur was allowed on the pitch following embarrassing scenes at [the showpiece final](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20795673/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/).

The celebrity chef, who set the internet on fire with his butchery and salt-sprinkling artistry, is under fire after his innuendoes on the pitch with World ...

In November 2017, he opened his first restaurant in the US, in Miami. In November 2019, Salt Bae was accused of taking share of tips from his employees. The video of Messi and Pogba was posted by Nusrat in November 2018. Salt Bae opened his first restaurant in Istanbul in 2010. Messi has visited Nusr-Et in the past and was hosted by Salt Bae. He has a special place for Argentina in his heart.

The Turkish chef, who went viral for a flamboyant hand gesture as he salts steak, was spotted on the pitch shortly after the final spot kick in Argentina's ...

But one came to his defence, saying: “Gotta respect Salt Bae. Only time I saw Messi angry in the last hour.” One viewer said: “Messi told Salt Bae no twice while he’s trying to hug his family, guy chased and grabbed him again.

They say too many cooks spoil the broth, and that was certainly the case as Salt Bae desperately attempted to join Argentina's World Cup celebrations at the ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Salt Bae shares footage of MORE Argentina players reacting awkwardly as he tries to join in their World Cup celebrations... Who let Saltbae out on the pitch? [FIFA are also facing questions as to how the celebrity chef even gained access to the pitch](/sport/football/article-11555075/Salt-Bae-broke-FIFAs-rules-holding-World-Cup-sparking-questions-accessed-pitch.html) at the Lusail Stadium and managed to come in touching distance of the trophy. [could also be seen trying to get Messi's attention](/sport/football/article-11553705/World-Cup-Argentine-Lionel-Messi-BLANKS-Salt-Bae-ultimate-cringeworthy-exchange-final.html) as the Argentina captain prepared for one of the proudest moments of his career in lifting the World Cup trophy. [Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup](/sport/fifa-world-cup/article-11551261/The-moment-Lionel-Messi-FINALLY-wins-World-Cup-Argentina-superstar-breaks-down.html) to further solidify his standing as one of the game's greatest ever players, with the [PSG](/sport/teampages/psg.html) superstar and his international team-mates ecstatic after getting over the line.

HITC takes a look at Salt Bae's 2022 net worth after the chef went viral posing with the golden trophy at the World Cup final.

Nusret was forced to drop out of school when he was in sixth grade and started working as an apprentice in a butchery in Istanbul at the age of 13. Born in 1983 in Erzurum as one of five kids, Nusret has made a name for himself as a business owner, celebrity chef, restaurateur and Instagram personality. Nusret opened his Nusr-Et steakhouse in Istanbul back in 2010 and has since opened a total of nine locations in his home country.

The Turkish culinary icon has no shame when it comes to flaunting his wealth, rubbing shoulders with A-list celebrities, owning mansions and travelling in ...

- Jeddah - Doha - Dubai - Istanbul - Marmaris - Bodrum

FIFA has been accused of cronyism after celebrity chef Salt Bae was allowed on the pitch during Argentina's World Cup celebrations.The right to touch.

Get up to £25 in free bets on selected events + 25 Free Spins on D10S Maradona slot. Not necessary and not the look we want.” By the very nature of Infantino flapping his gums, he has drawn extra attention to everything FIFA does. £10) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. “You want standards to be upheld. “It’s ridiculous.

Salt Bae is a monument to tackiness and should have been nowhere near Argentina's celebrations.

As Argentina celebrated with the trophy for the first time in 36 years, Salt Bae was inexplicably allowed access to the pitch. On Sunday night, he crowned the greatest In September 2021, a £1,812 receipt from his Knightsbridge restaurant was posted online, which included a £630 tomahawk steak and £236.40 service charge. READ MORE: [football](/sport/football/) career of all time with the ultimate trophy, scoring twice as Argentina beat France in the World Cup Final. The word ‘Bae’ emerged in the noughties as a term of endearment for a significant other.

RESTAURATEUR and internet sensation Salt Bae's rise to stardom has been meteoric. The Turkish culinary icon has no shame when it comes to flaunting his ...

[Beverly Hills](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/beverly-hills/) [London](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/london/) [Miami](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/miami) [New York](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/new-york/) [Mykonos](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/mykonos/) [Dubai](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/dubai/) [Abu Dhabi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/abu-dhabi/) [Turkey](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/turkey/). [Ankara](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/ankara/) [co-owner of the successful chain Nusr-Et](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16680432/who-owns-salt-baes-nusr-et/). [sprinkling salt on it in an eccentric way](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/16452687/salt-bae-transformation-geeky-teen/). [a series of viral Internet videos and memes](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2709075/salt-bae-nusret-gokce-restaurant-locations-new-york/). [net worth](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/net-worths/)? [Salt Bae](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/salt-bae/)'s net worth is estimated to be around an eye-watering [figure of £40million](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/16267343/nusret-gokce-salt-bae-london-lifestyle/). [The National News](https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2022/08/11/salt-baes-nusr-et-london-restaurant-racks-up-7-million-in-four-months/), he returned a staggering £7million profit alone from his [London restaurant](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/16290349/salt-baes-new-london-restaurant-nuser-et/) after four months of trading. [Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe,](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2709075/salt-bae-nusret-gokce-restaurant-locations-new-york/) opened his first steakhouse in [Istanbul, Turkey](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/istanbul/), which has now grown to a restaurant chain empire spanning across the world.

Hovering around the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup final like an influencer buzzard circling to find a carcass to take a selfie with. In the process he stepped ...

Some of the greatest players to ever lace up their boots have never even touched the thing — but now Salt Bae has. It’s supremely disrespectful to just grab at the cup for yourself, and undermines almost 50 years of tradition. He buzzed around the tropy trying desperately to get his hands on the thing, going so far as to pull it from Christian Romero’s hands while he was celebrating with his son.

The Turkish chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, rose to fame in 2017 after a video of him sprinkling salt onto a steak went viral, giving him the now-famous ...

Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal. Who let Salt Bae out on the pitch? Salt Bae later posted a TikTok video of him standing on the pitch next to Ángel Di María whilst holding the trophy. Following Argentina’s win, Salt Bae was seen on cameras tapping Messi on the shoulder and grabbing his arms. Another said: “The day after the World Cup final and I’m seeing more of Salt Bae holding the trophy than the players.” This includes former winners and heads of state, according to

The Turkish chef, renowned for his theatrical way of seasoning meat, was spotted posing with the likes of Cristian Romero and Angel Di Maria. Videos also ...

Allowing his mates, to celebrate on the pitch after a final. [The Mirror reported](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/inside-salt-baes-eye-watering-25171839) that as of 2021, Salt Bae is worth an astounding $60million. His real name is Nusret Gökçe and he owns a number of high-class restaurants across the world. [Spanish newspaper AS report](https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-salt-bae-and-why-was-he-celebrating-with-argentina-n/) that he is apparently friends with controversial FIFA president Gianni Infantino. But where is he from, and why was on the pitch? Videos also emerged online of him clawing at Lionel Messi, perhaps to take a photo.

Lionel Messi's team beat France on penalties on Sunday night (December 18) after an entertaining 3-3 draw to lift their first World Cup since 1986. After the ...

[The entertainment world then quickly reacted to the result](https://www.nme.com/news/music/entertainment-world-reacts-as-argentina-beat-france-to-win-the-2022-world-cup-3368597), with Hugh Jackman [calling](https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/1604547087370227721) it a “sensational tournament with herculean efforts by both teams” while [Architects](https://www.nme.com/artists/architects)’ Sam Carter [said:](https://twitter.com/samarchitects/status/1604536408101855236) “What a truly unbelievable game of football! The match, which took place at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium, ended in a penalty shootout that Argentina ultimately won. However, France’s Mbappé scored two goals in 90 seconds to force the match into extra time. This is ridiculous, shame on FIFA for allowing him to touch, kiss, and hold the World Cup. [December 19, 2022] Dismal little character.”

UNEARTHED video shows Lionel Messi getting pally with Salt Bae years before his attention-seeking World Cup final stunt.The celebrity chef was slammed.

[Emmanuel Macron](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/emmanuel-macron/) was slated for his embarrassing attempts to [console losing hattrick hero Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20796741/mbappe-macron-world-cup-final-france/). [Elon Musk and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20794661/elon-musk-surprise-appearance-world-cup-final/). [the showpiece final](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20795673/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/). [reports The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/world-cup-fifa-embarrased-as-celebrity-chef-salt-bae-pesters-lionel-messi-z30k8rhr0). [snatching the trophy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20811786/salt-bae-snatches-world-cup-trophy-fifa/) from one winner's baby. [posted selfies](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20814248/salt-bae-qatar-restaurant-gold-steak-worst-fillet/) with scores of footballers and other celebrities and has forged a friendship with [Fifa](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/fifa/) boss [Gianni Infantino](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gianni-infantino/). [Greg Dyke](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7532544/ex-fa-chairman-governing-body-bunch-tosspots-change-wembley-sale/) said: “I don’t think Fifa and Infantino have come out of this very well.” [Gary Lineker](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gary-lineker/) shared footage of his attention seeking antics, saying: "He's such a pest." [pestering Argentina's talisman for a selfie](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20801281/salt-bae-slammed-pestering-messi-touching-world-cup/) on the pitch in an embarrassing display following Sunday's [nailbiting shootout](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20795673/argentina-france-messi-wins-world-cup-mbappe/). [Antonela Roccuzzo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3895286/antonella-roccuzzo-lionel-messi-wife-argentina-barcelona-fifa-best-awards/) and a pal in November 2018. [showed them deep in conversation](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7763985/barcelona-lionel-messi-ngolo-kante-chant-paul-pogba-in-dubai-restaurant/) - sparking transfer speculation as [Pogba urged Messi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7763631/manchester-united-paul-pogba-barcelona-messi/): "We have to play together". [Paul Pogba](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/paul-pogba/), who dined there the same night.