Celebrations aren’t stopping. The world is still mesmerized by the fact that Lionel Messi got his dream trophy and what a match for the finals. But, not every fan is happy after the match, some are sad because their favorite team lost, some are sad for Mbappe and some others are angry with a famous internet personality. He is trending after posting his shenanigans on Instagram after Argentina won the world cup. However, almost every soccer fan is angry with him for what he did.
The internet celebrity is famous for his unique style and his luxury restaurants in Dubai and other big cities. After his antics in the World Cup finals, the management of the US Open Cup has passed a decision that will not make the influencer happy.
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On Sunday, the Argentinian team won its third World Cup by defeating France in a penalty shootout. While the whole world was celebrating with Argentina and they were busy celebrating it with their comrades and family, the influencer shocked his followers by posting photos with Messi and another teammate.
They banned salt Bae after taking photos with Lionel Messi
After his photos with the celebrating players like Messi, Angel di Maria and the prestigious FIFA trophy went viral, fans were outraged. Only winners, former winners, and heads of state can touch the 23 million USD trophy. Salt Bae posted a photo on his Instagram holding the sacred trophy. The influencer is worth a whopping 48 Million USD and is famous for his viral salt-springing style.
Salt Bae is hereby banned from the 2023 @opencup Final
— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) December 20, 2022
After the posts went viral and fans lashed out at FIFA, the US Open Cup banned the Turkish butcher from the upcoming tournament. The official account tweeted informing about the decision.
Fans are also demanding answers from FIFA. How can someone just breach the tight security of players, and multiple heads of state present on the pitch at that time? While the US Open Cup was quick to take the decision, we are still waiting for a statement from FIFA.
When Messi ignored Salt Bae
When Salt Bae stepped on the pitch, he went straight for the man of the hour, Lionel Messi. He tapped on his shoulder, possibly asking for a selfie. However, it looked like Messi was too busy and ignored the celebrity altogether.
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Lionel Messi is trending for ignoring Salt Bae at the World Cup celebration 😂 pic.twitter.com/m9aVT80Bs2
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) December 20, 2022
However, he didn’t get the hint and kept on trying to finally get a pic with the magician. However, the video of Messi ignoring him went viral on Twitter and it was trending.
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While it must be a happy moment for him as he got a picture with the winners. He got to hold the FIFA trophy. But, it is an enormous blunder by FIFA and fans are rightfully pissed.