Phil Foden Poses with Salt Bae: Fans Warn of Ulterior Motives
Manchester City’s Phil Foden has sparked controversy after posing for a picture alongside the infamous celebrity chef Salt Bae. The chef, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, made headlines after entering the pitch during the Qatar World Cup final and performing his trademark sprinkle on the Jules Rimet trophy. He was subsequently banned from other major sporting events, and FIFA launched an investigation into how he was able to gatecrash the final. Despite this, he was spotted in attendance at the Champions League final in Turkey earlier this month, and weeks later, Foden was seen posing for a picture with him.
Fans Warn Foden of Salt Bae’s Ulterior Motives
Many fans were quick to warn Foden about Salt Bae’s potential ulterior motives. One fan joked that he was surprised the chef didn’t rip the Champions League trophy out of Foden’s hands in Turkey, while another asked if he had also touched the trophy. A third fan declared that Salt Bae wanted to carry the Champions League cup, and a fourth joked that he would steal Foden’s Champions League medal. Some fans also criticized Salt Bae’s overpriced food and slammed his recently closed burger chain as the “worst restaurant in New York City.”
Salt Bae Defends His Actions in Qatar
Despite his less-than-glowing reputation among sports fans, Salt Bae defended his actions in Qatar, saying that it was a combination of his love for Argentina and his excitement. He explained that he loves Argentina and has lived there, and many of the team have come to his restaurant. He didn’t feel like a stranger and went to support them. He admitted that it was a special moment, but he would never step on the World Cup pitch again. He also said that he didn’t go on the pitch with the purpose of advertising and didn’t like the attention.
Conclusion
Phil Foden’s picture with Salt Bae has sparked controversy among fans, who warned him about the chef’s potential ulterior motives. Despite his less-than-glowing reputation among sports fans, Salt Bae defended his actions in Qatar and said that it was a special moment for him. However, many fans criticized his overpriced food and slammed his recently closed burger chain as the “worst restaurant in New York City.”