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    Watch as sacked Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou ‘lives his best life’ getting hand-fed steak Salt Bae-style

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    Moment Salt Bae is ushered away from venue as he responds to claims he was kicked out of PSG’s Champions League party

    SOCIAL MEDIA star and world-famous chef Salt Bae has denied that he was kicked out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League celebration at the weekend.The 41-year-old, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, appeared to be escorted away from the building in Munich where the party was supposedly being held.Salt Bae was filmed being pushed away from what was allegedly a PSG Champions League victory partyCredit: CENThe viral chef has denied claims that he was kicked outCredit: CENWitnesses filmed the viral social media personality being pushed by a doorman outside of the venue.The person he was with attempted to reason with security, but to no avail. Salt Bae then took some time to sign autographs for the fans waiting outside.Despite the suggestion that he was kicked out of the event, the chef and restaurateur has claimed that he was just there to see the fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “The rumours spreading on social media that ‘Nusret was kicked out’ are not true. In fact, there was no after-party there. I wasn’t even invited to such an event.”I was just passing by, and someone acting out of line in the background made it look like something happened.”But the claim that I was kicked out is simply false. This is an attack on my reputation.”In a translated statement on Instagram, he also wrote: “After the Champions League final match, we arrived to the hotel in UEFA bus, the reason we were there at that moment was because of our thousands of fans who wanted to see us there.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”As always, I was in that area to return their love and to take photos. Due to the busyness that occurred, while I was waiting for my vehicle to go to my own hotel, my back turned in front of the door, there was a directive from Mr. Dormen.”There was no organization like invitation party in the middle, hence the news that I was not included in the party. it’s all just baseless.”PSG hold Victory Parade following Champions League win against Inter MilanSalt Bae also came under fire for his antics on the pitch after the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.He took the trophy from centre-back Cristian Romero – breaking a key FIFA rule.Only a select few people – including players and managers who have won it, as well as heads of state and FIFA officials – are allowed to touch the iconic trophy.He also pestered several players for photos during the celebrations.The chef’s behaviour prompted an internal investigation at FIFA into how he was allowed onto the pitch.Salt Bae watched the Champions League final live at the Allianz Arena in Munich.PSG stormed to a 5-0 victory against Inter Milan to claim their first Champions League title.Salt Bae came under fire for crashing Argentina’s World Cup celebrations in 2022Credit: Getty More

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    Mauricio Pochettino seen for first time since Chelsea exit as he meets infamous celebrity chef

    MUAIRICO POCHETTINO has been spotted for the first time since his Chelsea exit – after heading out to celeb chef Salt Bae’s restaurant.The Argentine left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday by mutual consent after leading the Blues to a sixth place Premier League finish this season.Mauricio Pochettino has been spotted for the first time since his Chelsea exit with Salt BaeCredit: Instagram pochettinoThe Argentine left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday by mutual consentCredit: paPochettino took to Instagram to share a picture from his trip to visit Salt Bae – real name Nusret Gokce.Pochettino’s Instagram story caption read: “Nice to see you my friend! @nusr_et Always top!”The post was shared by the Turkish chef, who shared his own pic from the meeting, declaring the Argentine boss to have a “beautiful family”.He also shared an image of the two of them together, with the caption “Great person amazing coach”.  READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSalt Bae caused fury at the 2022 World Cup after pestering celebrating Argentina players on the pitch to hold the trophy.The restaurateur, whose technique for preparing and seasoning meat became an internet meme, owns Nusr-Et, a chain of luxury steak houses across the world including one in Knightsbridge.And Poch is now enjoying some down time after his time in West London was cut short to one season.The former Spurs man left Chelsea despite securing European football for next season for the Blues.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSunSport revealed the Blues have held talks with Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca.Who could be Chelsea’s next boss after Pochettino exit?Maresca is one of three leading candidates for the role, alongside Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna and Brentford’s Thomas Frank.Maresca won the Championship with the Foxes last season and has previously had a short stint as manager of Parma as well as working as a coach at West Ham and Man City. More

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    Fans fear for England star’s Champions League medal after he is spotted with Salt Bae on holiday

    FANS were all left saying the same thing after Phil Foden was spotted alongside Salt Bae.The celebrity chef sparked controversy at the Qatar World Cup final after entering the pitch following Argentina’s shootout win over France.
    Phil Foden posed alongside Salt BaeCredit: Instagram @philfoden
    Foden helped Manchester City complete the TrebleCredit: Getty
    But fans warned Foden following Salt Bae’s actions at the World Cup finalCredit: instagram
    Salt Bae – real name Nusret Gokce – was seen snatching the Jules Rimet to perform his trademark sprinkle, biting a winner’s medal and pestering stars including Lionel Messi for a selfie.
    The 39-year-old subsequently landed himself a ban from other major sporting events as Fifa launched its own investigation into how he was able to gatecrash the final.
    Despite this, he was spotted in attendance at the Champions League final in his homeland of Turkey earlier this month.
    And weeks after Manchester City’s Treble achievement, Foden was spotted posing for a picture alongside the viral chef.
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    The pair could be seen holding up three fingers together, gesturing the three trophies won by City, with Foden captioning the post: “Nice to see you my friend 🤝.”
    However, fans rushed to the comments to warn Foden, 23, about a potential ulterior motive.

    One fan quipped: “Surprised he didn’t rip the Champions League trophy out of your hands in Turkey!”
    A second fan remarked: “Did he also touch the Champions League trophy?”
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    “He wants to carry the Champions League cup💀,” declared a third.
    A fourth joked: “Now he is going to steal your Champions League medal.”
    While another fan scoffed: “Did he charge you 69 grand to sprinkle salt over his fillet?”
    Despite his less-than-glowing reputation among sports fans, Salt Bae defended his actions in Qatar, but admitted he was embarrassed by the incident.
    In an interview with The Times, he said: “It was a combination of my love of Argentina and my excitement.
    “I love Argentina, I’ve lived there. I went to support them. Many of [the team] have come to the restaurant. I didn’t feel a stranger.
    “It was a special moment. I can’t do anything about the reason I was there, but I would never, ever step on the World Cup pitch again.
    “There were two billion people watching the World Cup… how many people are speaking about me? Five billion. The whole world.
    “I didn’t go on the pitch with the purpose of advertising, I just felt like it. Then it was a bit of a surprise.
    “There were at least another 1,000 people on the pitch but when they show the video they make out it was just me.
    “I never, ever wanted to overshadow anything. I didn’t like the attention. I didn’t kick anyone, steal anything.”
    Salt Bae’s restaurant empire stretches across the globe, with his Nusr-Et chain in London once being the second most expensive place to eat in the world.
    But many have slammed the food for being “overpriced”, with punters being charged £1,000 gold-plated steaks and $99 (£78) milkshakes.
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    This included food critics at his recently closed burger chain dubbed the “worst restaurant in New York City”.
    Regardless, the food influencer has amassed a whopping 52.3million followers on his Instagram account – just over two million shy of Foden’s and Man City’s accounts together which add to 54.5m. More

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    Salt Bae reveals reason behind ‘pathetic’ pitch invasion after World Cup final and makes promise ahead of next event

    SALT BAE revealed his thinking behind his “pathetic” World Cup final pitch invasion.And he made a promise ahead of the 2026 tournament that will delight Lionel Messi and football fans alike.
    Salt Bae caused controversy as he made his way on to the pitch after the World Cup finalCredit: instagram
    The celebrity Turkish butcher – real name Nusret Gokce – rose to stardom with his £1,000 gold-plated steaks and signature salt-sprinkling move that has contributed to amassing 52million Instagram followers and a wealth of £60m.
    However, he sparked controversy in Qatar last December when he made his way on to the pitch of the Lusail Stadium following Argentina’s dramatic win against France.
    Salt Bae, 39, pestered Messi for a selfie, bit a winner’s medal, grabbed the iconic gold trophy from Argentina players, kissed it, did his famous gesture over it and lifted it above his head as if celebrating winning the World Cup.
    According to Fifa’s guidelines, only World Cup winners and heads of state are allowed to touch the trophy – with the world football governing body investigating how he was allowed to make his move.
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    Now an “embarrassed” Gokce has explained his cringeworthy actions – and vowed never to repeat his mistake.
    Speaking to The Times, he said: “It was a combination of my love of Argentina and my excitement.
    “I love Argentina, I’ve lived there. I went to support them. Many of [the team] have come to the restaurant. I didn’t feel a stranger.
    “It was a special moment. I can’t do anything about the reason I was there, but I would never, ever step on the World Cup pitch again.
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    “There were two billion people watching the World Cup… how many people are speaking about me? Five billion. The whole world.
    “I didn’t go on the pitch with the purpose of advertising, I just felt like it. Then it was a bit of a surprise.
    “There were at least another 1,000 people on the pitch but when they show the video they make out it was just me.
    “I never, ever wanted to overshadow anything. I didn’t like the attention. I didn’t kick anyone, steal anything.”
    Salt Bae was subsequently banned from a number of sporting events in the US.
    However, the Turkish chef – dubbed a “pest” by Gary Lineker – turned up at the Champions League final this month in his homeland.
    Upon spotting him arriving at the ground, fans flocked to social media.
    One wrote: “Of course! He will be on the pitch lifting the cup with Pep and the boys.”
    Another added: “This guy is so embarrassing.”
    He grabbed the trophy and even bit a winner’s medalCredit: Instagram More

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    Salt Bae suffers embarrassment as ‘worst’ restaurant shuts down – but fans spot secret side hustle as he poses with Kaka

    SALT BAE has suffered embarrassment after his New York City restaurant shut down. The celebrity chef’s restaurant, Salt Bae Burger New York, was once branded the “worst restaurant in New York City” as critics slammed the food as overpriced.
    Salt Bae was spotted alongside World Cup winner KakaCredit: Instagram/@nusr_et
    The food was slammed for being shockingly overpricedCredit: Instagram
    The restaurant was also described as having “all the charm of an airplane hangar”.
    These criticism’s are not exclusive to the burger restaurant, with his London restaurant Nusr-Et facing similar criticism despite once being ranked the second most expensive in the world.
    According to NY Eater, a sign on the door of the now closed business claims it will be relocating to the same address as the chain of Nusr-Et Steakhouses in New York
    Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, was also slammed for his “shameless” stunt of handing University students a 30 per cent discount at the Boston chain of Nusr-Et.
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    Despite the fierce criticism, fans appeared to spot a secret side hustle of his.
    Gökçe was pictured on Instagram alongside football icon Kaka.
    The 41-year-old was captured enjoying a coffee alongside Salt Bae, hinting at an exploration into a new field.
    In the video, the pair clinked mugs, before Salt Bae said: “Kapicciiiinoo,” in a combination of Kaka and the popular coffee drink Cappuccino.
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    Salt Bae drew criticism as he gatecrashed Argentina’s World Cup celebrationsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/nusr_et/?hl=en
    The Brazil World Cup winner then followed suit, saying the same thing through a beaming smile.
    Reacting to the clip, one fan said: “Why is this guys making all celebrities feel uncomfortable??”
    A second wrote: “Cappuccino 😂😂 and your bill is 300k for that coffee ☕️ mrs kaka ,(card or cash plz ) 😂😂.”
    A third typed: “Kaka didn’t have enough money to pay the bill so he had to do this non sense 🤣🤣🤣.”
    Another fan added: “I still can’t forgive him for the World Cup 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️.”
    The final comment likely comes after Salt Bae’s antic in the World Cup final, when he gatecrashed Argentina’s World Cup trophy celebrations.
    The chef was also described as “a bad smell” after he was spotted at the Champions League final last weekend. More

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    Salt Bae spotted arriving at VIP entrance for Champions League final as fans say he’s ‘like a bad smell’

    SALT BAE has been spotted arriving at tonight’s Champions League final.The famous chef was slammed for his outrageous antics on the pitch after the World Cup final in Qatar last December.
    Salt Bae has been spotted arriving at the VIP entrance for tonight’s matchCredit: Twitter
    Sal Bae snatched the World Cup trophy in DecemberCredit: Twitter – @JCUStreaks10
    Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, was caught on camera trying to take the World Cup trophy from victorious Argentina stars on the pitch after the match.
    In embarrassing scenes, the Turkish chef snatched the World Cup trophy from Angel Di Maria and Cristian Romero.
    He also kissed it as if he’d won it himself, while also biting a winner’s medal.
    Gary Lineker called Salt Bae a “pest” at the time, while ex-FA chairman Greg Dyke slammed Fifa president Gianni Infantino for allowing him onto the pitch.
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    His controversial appearance in Qatar sparked an official Fifa investigation.
    Nonetheless, Salt Bae has been spotted arriving at the VIP entrance at Istanbul’s Ataturk Stadium, in his homeland, for tonight’s clash between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
    Upon spotting him arriving at the ground, fans flocked to social media.
    One wrote: “Of course! He will be on the pitch lifting the cup with Pep and the boys.”
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    An investigation was launched after Salt Bae hijacked Argentina’s celebrationsCredit: Twitter – @JCUStreaks10

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    While a second snapped: “Oh Christ above, don’t let him on the pitch at the end. It’s too uncomfortable to watch.”
    A third tweeted: “Wonder if he gets on any better with (Uefa president Aleksander) Ceferin compared to (Gianni) Infantino after the World Cup fiasco.”
    And another posted: “Hope Uefa does a better job at keeping him off the pitch.”
    A further social media user added: “This guy is so embarrassing.”
    Salt Bae chats with Fifa president Gianni InfantinoCredit: Instagram More

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    Inside Messi’s new Salt Bae-style restaurant as diners slam eye-watering prices with £40 pasta & £30 chocolate football

    LIONEL Messi’s new Salt Bae-style restaurant has been slammed by diners over its eye-watering prices.Footy supporters have blasted him for charging £18.30 for a plate of macaroni.
    Lionel Messi, seen here during his recent Saudi visit, has opened a Salt bae-style restaurantCredit: Instagram
    Salt Bae poses with beaming Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba at his Dubai restaurant in 2018Credit: Instagram
    Spanish influencer Monica Moran tucks into the Ballon d’Or chocolate dessert which costs £30.90Credit: Jam Press Vid/@monismurf
    Monica’s TikTok video of the restaurant went viral, picking up 13.8m viewsCredit: Jam Press Vid/@monismurf
    Messi’s new restaurant is in the five-star MiM Hotel in AndorraCredit: Jam Press Vid/@monismurf
    The Argentine World Cup hero’s ravioli is £39.20 albeit it is filled with lobster.
    The 35-year-old PSG ace also sells a £30.90 Ballon d’Or chocolate dessert.
    Fans said they’d only pay for it if the former Barcelona great was serving it up.
    Spanish influencer, Monica Moran visited his Hincha – which translates as a supporter – restaurant in the five-star MiM Hotel, in the tiny principality of Andorra.
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    Monica shared a clip of her trip with her 9.4million TikTok followers.
    The video went viral with 13.8m views.
    Monica said: “We ordered a pizza to share and it was really good.
    “They came to show us the meat they were going to make us, and the truth is that it was 10 out of 10, incredible.”
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    To finish, the group decided to order the football shaded pud in honour of his record seven best football in the world titles.
    Monica described the sweet treat as “a very strange mixture”.
    She added: “Although it was very pretty, inside it was just cream, peanuts, popcorn, and marshmallow.”
    But fans were left bemused by the prices.
    One said: “The macaroni is £18 (€21)… Is Messi coming to prepare it? Hahaha.”
    Samir remarked: “If Messi doesn’t bring my food to the table and sit down with me to eat.
    “I don’t want anything.”
    Alejo wrote: “I’m going to sell my grandmother’s house, but I’m going, I’m going.”
    Another fan joked that it would cost “two kidneys, eight lungs and two hearts.”
    Unearthed footage of Messi visiting Salt Bae’s Dubai restaurant emerged following the outlandish Turkish chef’s World Cup final stunt last year.
    The celebrity chef was slammed for pestering Argentina’s talisman for a selfie on the pitch in an embarrassing display following the nailbiting shootout in the tournament.
    The Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – was filmed grabbing Messi by the shoulder at least twice.
    Messi tried to shrug him off before finally agreeing to pose for a picture.
    However it was not the first time they had met.
    Video shows Messi eating at Gökçe’s Dubai steakhouse with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and a pal in November 2018.
    Barcelona forward Messi gives the chef a hug and shakes his hand as his table gets the full VIP treatment.
    After theatrically slicing their steak, Salt Bae invites Messi to sprinkle salt over it.
    Then other diners cheer and clap as the chef feeds a slice of meat into Messi’s mouth using the tip of his knife.
    He also grinned while posing for a picture with Gökçe and former Man Utd midfielder Paul Pogba, who dined there the same night.
    At the time the two stars were on a break from international duty.
    Another video showed them deep in conversation – sparking transfer speculation as Pogba urged Messi: “We have to play together”.
    Salt Bae’s restaurants are known for their exceptionally high prices, particularly their steaks.
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    Guests will fork out an astonishing £1,350 for a Golden Giant Striploin and £1,450 for a Golden Giant Tomahawk at his Knightsbridge eaterie.
    A Golden Burger sells for £100 each.
    Messi previously imitated the chef’s famous salt sprinkling gimmick in DubaiCredit: Instagram
    Argentina captain Messi eventually relented and posed for a selfie at the World Cup finalCredit: instagram More