Nusret Gokce

The Turkish chef posted a photo of himself outside of the VIP entrance on social media and went on to take pictures with some of the sport's most influential figures - including UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and FA chair Debbie Hewitt. Salt Bae broke FIFA rules after gaining access to the pitch following the final in Qatar and holding the World Cup trophy, having gatecrashed Argentina's celebrations. The trophy is only supposed to be touched or held by a select group including the winners of the tournament and FIFA officials. The social media sensation, however, was seen kissing and pretending to sprinkle salt over it in bizarre scenes. FIFA later revealed that he was not permitted to walk onto the pitch and after launching an investigation vowed to take 'appropriate internal action'.

Mauricio Pochettino caught up with his friend Salt Bae days after parting ways with Chelsea - as links to the Man United job continue to escalate. The 52-year-old Argentine left the Blues on Tuesday, after less than a year in charge at Stamford Bridge - but with Erik ten Hag looking destined to exit Old Trafford after the FA Cup final, Pochettino is a potential contender for that role instead.  Pochettino took to Instagram to share a picture from his trip to visit Salt Bae - real name Nusret Gokce - who has shared a volatile relationship with football supporters since he sparked fury at the 2022 World Cup.

After taking time out of Arsenal's warm weather training to visit the Dubai restaurant, Mikel Arteta shared an uncomfortable chat with the restaurant's owner Salt Bae. Salt Bae - also known as Nusret Gokce - sparked controversy at the 2022 World Cup when he was seen holding the tournament's highest trophy and yelling Argentina players on the pitch in Qatar at the time.