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      Fifa president Gianni Infantino ‘unfollows’ pal Salt Bae on Instagram after World Cup final pitch invasion

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      FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has unfollowed his pal Salt Bae in the wake of his shameful antics after the World Cup final.His snub came as the world governing body admitted the fame hungry chef should never have been allowed on the pitch to pester Lionel Messi.
      Fifa boss Gianni Infantino at Salt Bae’s restaurant in Doha last monthCredit: Saltbae Views
      Infantino and Salt Bae in the VIP box with Brazil legends Ronaldo, Cafu and Roberto CarlosCredit: Instagram
      Infantino has now unfollowed his friend on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Fifa has admitted Salt Bae should not have been allowed to pester Argentina talisman Messi on the pitch
      The Turkish cook — real name Nusret Gökçe — has courted a years-long friendship with Fifa president Infantino.
      They have been pictured together several times, and the football chief has been gushing in his praise for the flamboyant Instagram star.
      During the World Cup, Infantino was filmed introducing Salt Bae to a series of VIPs including the King of Malaysia at a swanky official reception.
      The pair were also pictured together in a VIP box alongside Brazil legends Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Cafu.
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      Infantino also visited Gökçe’s Nusr-Et steakhouse in Doha where he was filmed giving the chef a hug.
      And he said: “Football unites the world and Nusret unites the world as well.”
      Infantino was also filmed imitating Salt Bae’s salt sprinkle gimmick in a cringe-worthy video at his Dubai restaurant in 2020.
      He gushed: “He is number one. The meat here is incredible.
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      “Food is like football — it’s heart, it’s emotion, it’s love — all the ingredients we can find them here thanks to this man.”
      In another video in 2021 Infantino said: “Mr Nusret, number one. The best of the best. An unforgettable evening here in Dubai with Nusret. I’ll come back.
      “Legend, he’s a legend. Legend number one. Thank you very much.”
      Another snap shows Infantino grinning while holding up a Christmas jumper featuring Salt Bae in knitted form.
      And he was pictured in a Salt Bea branded apron and holding a slab of meat, apparently during a private cooking lesson.
      However the bromance seems to be over today after he unfollowed Salt Bae on Instagram.
      Infantino previously followed 303 accounts but now that is down to 302.
      And Salt Bae’s official account @nusr_et — with 49.9million followers — no longer comes up on his feed.
      It comes after Fifa last night finally responded to the embarrassing scenes on the pitch following Argentina’s nailbiting victory on Sunday night.
      Gökçe was seen grabbing Messi by the shoulder at least twice as the baffled megastar tried to shrug him off.
      The chef — wearing a Fifa security pass — also muscled in on Argentina’s celebrations, snatched the trophy from one winner’s baby, and bit players’ medals.
      As well as spoiling the celebrations and annoying the champions, Gökçe also broke Fifa’s strict rules by pawing and kissing the trophy.
      Only a select group are allowed to handle the £17million gold icon including former winners and heads of state.
      The chef faced a furious backlash from his own fans over his attention seeking antics at the World Cup final.
      And Fifa was forced into a humiliating admission last night as fury over his conduct grew worldwide.
      It said Gökçe should not have been on the pitch and it will discipline staff as part of an official probe.
      The governing body said: “Following a review, Fifa has been establishing how individuals gained undue access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium on December 18.
      “The appropriate internal action will be taken.”
      Fifa sources reportedly deny that Gökçe was personally invited on the pitch by Infantino himself.
      Salt Bae has also now been barred from attending The US Open Cup, the equivalent of England’s FA Cup, following the disgraceful scenes in Qatar.
      Organisers tweeted: “Salt Bae is hereby banned from the 2023 US Open Cup final.”
      The US Open Cup is a knockout competition featuring teams from the MLS as well as other domestic tournaments.
      Salt Bae has brushed off criticism of his conduct – and instead continued trying to show his closeness to football icons.
      He reposted an old video of him hugging Messi when he visited his Dubai steakhouse in 2018.
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      And another vid shows his shrine to the late Diego Maradona with one table “permanently reserved”.
      That was despite Maradona ridiculing Salt Bae to his face with a hilarious dig at his “sprinkle” gesture.
      Salt Bae and Gianni Infantino have been pals for yearsCredit: Instagram
      Infantino introduced Salt Bae to VIPs at a reception in Qatar last weekCredit: Instagram
      Infantino performs the ‘sprinkle’ at Salt Bae’s Dubai steak house in 2020Credit: Instagram
      Fifa has launched a probe into how Salt Bae gatecrashed Argentina’s World Cup celebrations
      He finally got a selfie with Lionel Messi but should not have been on the pitchCredit: instagram
      Salt Bae was pictured pawing the trophy in breach of Fifa’s strict rulesCredit: instagram More

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      Edinson Cavani and fellow Uruguay stars could face ‘6-month BAN’ from Fifa over behaviour following World Cup exit

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      URUGUAY stars are reportedly facing a six-month ban from Fifa for their behaviour following their exit from the World Cup.The South American team was knocked out of the tournament without even making it past the group stage.
      Uruguay players could be banned for their behaviour after being knocked out of the World CupCredit: EPA
      Edinson Cavani knocked over a VAR monitor during the protestsCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0 in their final match, but it was not enough to qualify for the knockout stages as South Korea beat Portugal to claim the second qualifying spot on goals scored.
      And many of the team’s players did not take their exit well, with Jose Gimenez and Edinson Cavani the most vocal with their heavy complaints to the officials.
      Former Manchester United striker Cavani was even spotted knocking over the VAR monitor in his protest over the outcome.
      Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera and defender Deigo Godin were also heavily involved.
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      The footballers could now be sanctioned for breaking articles 11 and 12, for which the punishment could be “the prohibition of carrying out activities related to football for at least six months”, according to AS.
      Article 12 relates to the “Improper conduct of players and officials”.
      Uruguayan newspaper El País has said that Fifa has up to January 9 to present the allegations.
      The penalty that could be imposed on the players would range from between ten to 15 games.
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      Cavani and Gimenez’s clubs, Valencia and Atletico Madrid, are confident that their players would still be able to play as the punishment would “only the matches actually played by the corresponding team will be computed for the purposes of executing the suspension”.
      This means that they would potentially be banned from playing for Uruguay.
      However, if Fifa judges their behaviour to be public incitement to “hate or violence”, then they could be sanctioned with a ban on football-related activities for at least six months. More

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      Lionel Messi offered $1MILLION for bisht he wore to lift World Cup trophy by Omani lawyer

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      A LAWYER has offered Lionel Messi $1MILLION for the bisht he wore while lifting the World Cup. Ahmed Al Barwani, a lawyer and member of parliament in Oman, made the huge offer in the hopes of keeping the historic clothing in the Middle East.
      Lionel Messi was given a special bisht after winning the World CupCredit: Getty
      Messi lifted the World Cup wearing the bishtCredit: Getty
      Taking to Twitter, he said: “From the Sultanate of Oman I congratulate you for winning the World Cup Qatar 2022…
      “The Arabic bisht, a symbol of chivalry and wisdom. I’m offering you a million dollars (£829,000) in return for that bisht.”
      A bisht, which is the robe Messi was presented with just before he lifted the Jules Rimet, is a traditional men’s cloak in the Arab world often donned by high-status individuals.
      The wearing of a bisht is reserved for special occasions, and is viewed as a sign of appreciation and respect.
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      Al Barwani also revealed his intentions with the robe.
      He told The National: “I was at the stadium watching that moment live when the Emir of Qatar gave Messi the bisht.
      “This moment told the world that we are here, and this is our culture, please know it well.
      “It will be displayed to commemorate that moment of pride, and to help us relive it, and to also remind us that we can (do anything).”
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      Following the final it was revealed that the bisht Messi wore cost £1,650.
      Furthermore, two of the special robes were made for Messi and rival captain Hugo Lloris in the event that France came out victorious instead of Argentina.
      Qatar-based tailor Muhammad Abdullah Al-Salem was responsible for making the items of clothing.
      On making them, he said: “At first, we were not aware when we were asked to design this bisht that it was for the World Cup champion.
      “We were surprised that the bisht that Messi wore was from our store, and I felt proud when my knowledge is that our store was the first choice of officials to manufacture this bisht.” More

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      Inside Salt Bae £40m fortune after dropping out of school to set up string of ‘rip off’ restaurants selling £1k steaks

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      NUSRET Gökçe went from humble beginnings to running a global restaurant empire and a personal fortune estimated at more than £40million.The former butcher’s apprentice – known as Salt Bae to his 50million Instagram followers – now enjoys a glam lifestyle with private jet flights and a reputed £1million car collection.
      Pricey steak merchant Salt Bae has an estimated £40million fortuneCredit: Refer to Caption
      The £36million palace Nusret calls home in Istanbul
      Salt Bae is said to have an incredible car collection worth £1millionCredit: Instagram/@nusr_et
      But he came from humble origins as a butcher’s apprenticeCredit: Instagram
      This week he faced a storm of criticism after badgering Lionel Messi and grabbing the trophy from Argentina players after the World Cup final.
      Fifa has admitted he should never have been allowed on the pitch and launched an official probe.
      But it comes after Gökçe made his fame and fortune by cosying up to footballers and celebrities.
      The fame hungry chef has posed alongside global stars from David Beckham, Kylian Mbappe and Conor McGregor to DJ Khaled and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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      Non VIPs also flock to his restaurants hoping for a pic with Salt Bae to share on Instagram.
      And they fork out up to £1,450 – as Gemma Collins did – for one of his Instagramable gold leaf steaks.
      Gökçe, 39, now has a chain of 22 Nusr-Et steakhouses around the world.
      His 15th, opened to great fanfare in Knightsbridge last year, made £7million in its first four months despite poor reviews.
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      The eye-watering prices caused a storm when it emerged he charges £100 for a burger, £11 for Red Bull and £9 for water.
      One table of four spent £37,000 including £600 on baklava pastries and £5,000 on service.
      But his London staff are paid as little as £10.50 an hour – one third the cost of a salad.
      Meanwhile last month he caused fury by boasting how a group’s bill totalled £140,000 for a meal in Abu Dhabi.
      It is not clear how much of the money goes to Gökçe as the restaurants are owned by a holding company and may have other investors.
      However he is not shy of showing off his lavish lifestyle on the ‘gram.
      Pics show him stepping off private jets and in the back of limos.
      In 2019, he reportedly splashed out £36million to buy luxurious hotel Macka Palace in Istanbul.
      He is believed to live in a penthouse apartment and also opened another of his restaurants there.
      Announcing the landmark moment on Instagram, he said: “I had one dream which was to have my own restaurant at my own hotel.
      “Thank God one of my biggest dreams is coming true.”
      Gökçe is also believed to have property in the UK and US and often posts pictures from a private pool in Beverly Hills and riding horses on a ranch..
      And he reportedly has an enviable supercar collection including three Rolls-Royces and a Lamborghini Hurracan. 
      It is a far cry from his childhood – which was reportedly so poor he had to drop out of school aged 12.
      Nusret’s rags-to-riches story began in a poverty-stricken suburb east of Instanbul, Turkey.
      He was one of five children whose miner father spent months away working.
      Speaking to The Times in 2019, Nusret said he often went to school wearing shoes and shirts that didn’t fit as his parents could afford anything else.  
      He claims his family took him out of school so he could help earn money and at 13 he was taken on as a butcher’s apprentice.
      He recalled: “I woke up at six o’clock, two hours on the train commute and 30 minutes after the train in the bus.
      “Then all day long, standing and working. No day off and no vacation.” 
      He also worked in steakhouses, washing dishes to work his way up from the bottom.  
      He told NBC in 2017: “Since I was 14, I worked more than 13 hours a day as a kitchen runner for a butcher.
      “I was always wishing and wishing to open up a restaurant.”
      Later he convinced a bank to lend him £2,500 so he could travel to Argentina to learn about the meat trade.
      After years when he claims he “worked for free” to gain experience, he returned to his home city Istanbul.
      And at the age of 27, he opened his first Nusr-Et steakhouse in 2010 with just eight tables and ten employees.
      Turkish tycoon Ferit Sahenk was so impressed he offered to invest, and helped Nusr-et launched outposts in Ankara and Dubai.
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      But his career did not really take off until a monster hit viral video of his now-famous “sprinkle” in January 2017.
      A 36-second Instagram video called Ottoman Steak showed Gökçe theatrically slicing steak at a table.
      Then holding his hand in a “cobra” pose he lets salt flow down his forearm to season the meat.
      Bruno Mars tweeted the video, which instantly went viral and earned Gökçe the title of “sexiest butcher on Instagram”.
      The gimmick also earned him the nickname Salt Bae – and millions of followers on Instagram.
      “All of my feelings are coming from inside of the meat, down to when I put the salt onto the meat,” he once explained.
      Success meant expansion in the US, with restaurants in Dallas, Boston, Beverly Hills and New York, as well as Mykonos in Greece.
      Celebrities including Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, DJ Khaled and Naomi Campbell flocked to the US outlets.
      And one Insta post shows Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio captivated as his tomahawk is showered with salt by the chef.
      Now at the height of his fame and success he is battling to recover his reputation after the embarrassing scenes in Qatar.
      Fifa boss Gianni Infantino – who previously showered praise on Salt Bae – has unfollowed him on social media.
      The row has also seen him banned by a US sporting event next year.
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      He has tried to shrug off the controversy and last night posted bizarre videos of himself flexing his muscles in the gym in Dubai.
      He also posted a photo of himself as a 12-year-old, harking back to his humble origins.
      Nusret holding a hunk of gold coated meat in Mykonos, where he has a restaurant
      Celebrity fans include David BeckhamCredit: Refer to Caption
      Nusret (centre) was born into poverty in Turkey
      The butcher’s apprenticeship set him on a path to success
      Salt Bae shot to fame with his signature sprinkleCredit: Instagram
      Nusret with his famous gold-covered steak – costing up to £1,450
      Salt Bae travels by private jet between restaurantsCredit: Instagram
      Nusret with the nine kids he called his “family”Credit: Instagram
      The chef in his Saltfather modeCredit: Instagram More

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      Salt Bae crashes Real Madrid Champions League victory party and grabs Ronaldo in resurfaced pics after Messi snub

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      SALT Bae is seen gatecrashing Real Madrid’s Champions League winning party in resurfaced images.The celebrity chef has found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after being allowed onto the pitch following the World Cup final and badgering Lionel Messi for a selfie.
      Salt Bae posing with Cristiano Ronaldo after the 2018 Champions League
      The chef and Sergio Ramos miming his salt sprinkling routine
      He characteristically gets his hands on the trophy
      FIFA is investigating how he was able to pose with Lionel MessiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/nusr_et/?hl=en
      The Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – was seen even touch the winning trophy, against strict regulations.
      FIFA has been forced to make a humiliating admission that he should never have been on the pitch in the first place.
      But it’s not the first time the fame hungry chef has tried to muscle in on footballers’ celebrations.
      After Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the Champions League in Kyiv back in the 2018, Salt Bae was seen in video posing with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      He was also spotted with Sergio Ramos with the pair miming the chef’s distinctive salt sprinkling arm action.
      And in a foretaste of what was to come, he even gets his hands on the Champions League trophy.
      The images finish with Madrid defender Marcelo also doing the routine, while Salt Bae gives a thumbs-up to the camera.
      Footage showed the chef pestering the Argentina squad as they celebrated their cup glory with their families after the nailbiting shootout.
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      He was seen grabbing hold of Lionel Messi by the shoulder at least twice as the baffled megastar tried to shrug him off.
      Bae’s persistence paid off as he finally got a selfie with the striker hailed the greatest of all time.
      The chef was also seen forcing himself into lineups with other stars as they clutched the famous golden trophy.
      He has now been barred from attending The US Open Cup, the equivalent of England’s FA Cup.
      Action will be taken against staff who allowed him access after social media footage showed his cringeworthy exchanges with players including Lionel Messi, who did his best to avoid Salt Bae.
      In a series of videos posted on his own Instagram, the steakhouse magnate interrupted the likes of Angel di Maria, Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez as they posed with the World Cup, leaving the trio looking awkward.
      Fifa is conducting an internal investigation to see how the chef got onto the pitch.
      He has no commercial relationship with Fifa and was not invited onto the pitch by Gianni Infantino Sky Sports News reports.
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      A spokesperson for Fifa said: “Following a review, FIFA has been establishing how individuals gained undue access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium on 18 December.
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      Topless Argentina fan reveals REAL reason behind World Cup stunt after vid shows her being ‘kicked off’ Qatar beach

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      THE Argentina fan who went topless at the World Cup final has revealed the real reason behind the stunt after she claims she was kicked off a beach in Qatar.Noemi Gomez went viral after she risked jail when she stripped off on TV to celebrate her country’s win over France.
      Noe claims she was kicked off a beach in Qatar for being a womanCredit: Instagram
      She went viral for stripping off at the World Cup finalCredit: Canalpais
      The two pals getting ready before the finalCredit: Instagram – @ noe.dreams1
      The footie fan and her pal Milu Barbiie were reportedly escorted out of Lusail Stadium by officials after they showed off their breasts which breaks strict laws in Qatar.
      Their antic sparked fears the two women could have been thrown into prison but on Monday Noe revealed she fled to Europe.
      It is not clear which country she is in, but her pal Milu filmed herself walking in Madrid earlier this week.
      Taking it to Instagram, the Argentina fan- known as Noe Dreams- revealed that she was actually celebrating topless in response to her being kicked off a beach “for being a woman.”
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      Sharing a video from the beach she wrote in the caption: “The moment they kicked me out of a beach in Qatar for being a woman…how could I not celebrate topless?”
      The clip shows a group of people at a beach speaking in Spanish while only her legs are visible- in military trousers and sandals.
      It appears that a security guard has a conversation with some of the men in the group and asks for her to leave the premises but it is unclear why.
      The mysterious row at the beach comes after her latest post, where she posed by the pool in a bikini with the caption “Hola campeones” – hello champions.
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      Noemi, who models for Argentinian retail brand Destino Pink, and her pal have referred to themselves as The Topless Girls after being filmed with their tops off amid the wild celebrations.
      Despite the initial fears, Noe revealed that the pair are safe and well as she shared footage of herself flashing with her growing fanbase.
      Noe previously revealed they had agreed to go topless if Argentina won and “had to keep our promise” despite the risk of jail.
      The two fans celebrated their country’s win toplessCredit: Instagram – @noe.dreams1
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      Shameless Salt Bae posts bizarre videos flexing his thigh muscles in cringey workouts after Messi’s World Cup final snub

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      SHAMELESS Salt Bae has shared bizarre videos flexing his thigh muscles in the gym days after Lionel Messi snubbed him at the World Cup.The fame hungry chef posted it online as Fifa finally admitted he should never have been allowed on the pitch.
      Salt Bae shows off his rippling thigh muscles in a cringe Instagram storyCredit: Instagram
      He posed in tiny red shorts at the gym in DubaiCredit: Instagram
      Salt Bae’s workout comes days after Lionel Messi snubbed him at the World CupCredit: Instagram
      Fifa has admitted he should have been allowed to pester the Argentina talisman on the pitch
      The Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – has left Qatar and is now in Dubai, according to a series of Instagram stories posted overnight.
      Most show diners in his pricey steakhouse – but he is also seen crushing weights at the gym.
      Gökçe, 39, is seen wearing his trademark round sunglasses and tiny red shorts while showing off his rippling thighs.
      And the camera zooms in to show exactly how much weight he is lifting on each of the machines.
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      It comes after the chef faced a backlash from his own fans over his attention seeking antics at Sunday’s World Cup final.
      He was seen pestering Lionel Messi for a selfie in embarrassing scenes following Argentina’s nailbiting victory.
      Footage shows how he grabbed Messi by the shoulder at least twice as the baffled megastar tried to shrug him off.
      Gökçe – wearing a Fifa security pass – also muscled in on players’ celebrations and snatched the trophy from one winner’s baby.
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      As well as spoiling the celebrations and annoying the winners, Gökçe also broke Fifa’s strict rules.
      It says only a select group are allowed to handle the £17million gold trophy including former winners and heads of state.
      Fifa was forced into a humiliating admission last night as fury over his conduct grew worldwide.
      It said Gökçe should not have been on the pitch and it will discipline staff as part of an official probe.
      The governing body said: “Following a review, Fifa has been establishing how individuals gained undue access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium on December 18.
      Salt Bae has also now been barred from attending The US Open Cup, the equivalent of England’s FA Cup, following the disgraceful scenes in Qatar.
      Organisers tweeted: “Salt Bae is hereby banned from the 2023 US Open Cup final.”
      The US Open Cup is a knockout competition featuring teams from the MLS as well as other domestic tournaments.
      Salt Bae has brushed off criticism of his conduct – and instead continued trying to show his closeness to football icons.
      He reposted an old video of him hugging Messi when he visited his Dubai steakhouse in 2018.
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      And another vid shows his shrine to the late Diego Maradona with one table “permanently reserved”.
      That was despite Maradona ridiculing Salt Bae to his face with a hilarious dig at his “sprinkle” gesture.
      The chef has left Qatar and is now working at his steakhouse in DubaiCredit: Instagram
      Fifa has launched a probe into how Salt Bae gatecrashed the World Cup celebrations
      He finally got a selfie with Lionel Messi but should not have been on the pitchCredit: instagram
      Salt Bae was pictured pawing the trophy in breach of Fifa’s strict rulesCredit: instagram More

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      Petition to REPLAY Argentina vs France World Cup final reaches 200,000 as bitter fans moan goals shouldn’t have counted

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      NEARLY 200,000 people have now signed a petition to get the World Cup Final REPLAYED.Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw last Sunday to be crowned world champions.
      French fans have launched a petition to get the World Cup Final replayedCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi and his team-mates have since been partying back in South America while parading the trophy.
      Shoot-out goalkeeping hero Emi Martinez has been continuing to troll Kylian Mbappe, who made history with an incredible hat-trick but still ended up on the losing side.
      However, a huge petition wants the whole showpiece to be started from scratch.
      French website MesOpinions created the petition and now has almost 200,000 fans signed up who all claim that Argentina’s first two goals should not have stood.
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      They firstly believe that referee Szymon Marciniak got it wrong when Ousmane Dembele was ruled to have fouled Angel Di Maria for the opening penalty, which was converted by Messi.
      The contact did appear minor, but it proved enough to send the ex-Manchester United winger toppling inside the area.
      They are then arguing that the second goal, scored by Di Maria, should also have been ruled out.
      Argentina swooped on the counter-attack to double their advantage, however, French fans are arguing that Mbappe was fouled by Cristian Romero in the build-up.
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      It’s not the first time that petitions have been created by football fans.
      One was set-up when France were dumped out of last summer’s Euros by Switzerland on penalties.
      The argument then was that Swiss goalie Yann Sommer was off his line when he saved Mbappe’s kick.
      But they have also found their way onto these shores.
      A change.org petition was created in August to try and ban referee Anthony Taylor from officiating Chelsea matches following the feisty clash with Tottenham. More