FIFA investigating how ‘Salt BAE’ entered the World Cup final pitch. FIFA has started an investigation into the fact of how some individuals attained “undue access” to the field in the World Cup 2022 final after photos and videos of Turkish celeb chef Nusret Gokce celebrating with Argentina’s players went viral on social media. Nusret Gokce, a celeb who is the owner of a chain of restaurants and is known as ‘Salt Bae’ for his theatrical style of sprinkling salt on his steaks. Gokce has posted videos and images on his Instagram profile of himself with Argentine players after their triumph over France in the 2022 World Cup final. Moreover, Gokce was also photographed carrying the World Cup trophy. As per FIFA’s website, the trophy can only be touched by a “very select group of people,” including ex-winners and heads of state. Videos were spreading on social media and also directed Gokce gripping for Lionel Messi’s arm in an endeavor to attract the Argentina captain’s attention. “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,” the world football’s governing body stated in a notice. “The appropriate internal action will be taken.” Gokce ran viral in 2017 after publishing videos of himself salting meat with a cobra-like maneuver. He has almost 50 million followers on Instagram and has aided in launching Nusr-Et restaurants, which charge several hundred bucks for some stakes of meat, in a limited number of places across the globe. The restaurateur has been photographed with several footballers and other superstars at his restaurants, the list includes Polish footballer Robert Lewandowski and French young sensation Kylian Mbappe. He also published a video of an earlier meeting with Lionel Messi to his Instagram account earlier this week.

Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe score as France defeats Poland to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. France defeated Poland 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarter finals thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe. Early on, Giroud appeared destined to score first as he approached a back post cross from Ousmane Dembele into an open goal, but he was unable to make it in time. Giroud, however, would not be deterred, putting France in front after 44 minutes with a brilliant turn and shot. It was his 52nd goal for Les Bleus and gave him the opportunity to surpass Thierry Henry as the nation's all-time leading scorer for men. On the 75th minute, Mbappe extended France's lead with a strong strike before adding a second with an incredible curling finish into the far top right corner - his fifth of the competition. Mbappe surpassed Lionel Messi of Argentina to become the first player to score nine World Cup goals before turning 24 with his fourth and fifth goals in Qatar. Lewandowski had a chance to score a consolation goal after Dayot Upamecano's handball when he took a penalty that Lloris initially saved before retaking and scoring because the goalkeeper did not have his feet on the line. Poland scored a late consolation goal thanks to a penalty by Robert Lewandowski. After Poland's striker missed on his initial attempt and referee Jesus Valenzuela demanded a second attempt, Lewandowski scored. As a result, France will face England, who defeated Senegal 3-0 in Sunday's late game, in the quarterfinals as they continue their World Cup title defence.

Barca drop down to Europa again! This season was meant to be different but Barcelona have again suffered a humiliating and costly Champions League group-stage exit. Barcelona exited the Champions League at the group stage for the second season running on Wednesday, a 3-0 home defeat by Bayern Munich. Although Barca's departure was ensured by Inter Milan when they beat Viktoria Plzen at San Siro before kick-off at Spotify Camp Nou. For the second year in succession, the five-time European Cup winners have effectively been relegated to the continent's second division. #studentJournalist #Football #Barcelona #EuropaLeague #FCB #Xavi #Lewandowski #Europe #Spain

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗱'𝗢𝗿 Real Madrid and Liverpool will face each other in this year's final of the Champions League in Paris. Everyone is anxiously waiting to know whom the city of love is going to crown. Everyone's goal as a team is to win the Champions League trophy. Three superstar players are entering the field with personal achievements as well - Sadio Mane, Mohammad Salah, and Karim Benzema. The winner of the Ballon d'Or will be the one who gets the most light in this final. Sadio Mane has scored 23 goals in 50 matches this season, he also assisted in 5 goals with his teammates. He has already won three titles for the club and national team. If Liverpool wins the final and he can do something great, then the fans will get momentum in the campaign for Ballon d'Or. Salah is ahead of his teammates in scoring or assisting goals this season, with 31 goals in 50 matches. He has assisted 16 goals with his teammates. But his national team performance is not up to the mark. On the national team, it is a place of all frustration for Salah. Salah's Egypt lost to Senegal in the Cup of Nations. He has suffered a bigger blow in the World Cup qualifiers. Egypt lost to Senegal here too. As a result, Salah is no longer playing in the Qatar World Cup. This failure reduced his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. But there is talk of a Champions League final. How long to forget the previous failure if you can do something great in the final! Karim Benzema has scored 45 goals in 44 matches this season and assisted in 15 goals with his teammates. The fact that Real has secured the league with four matches in hand is because of Benzema. The story of Real's great comeback in three consecutive matches against Paris, Chelsea, and Manchester City in the Champions League has been written by Real because a Karim Benzema was in the team. In the top five leagues, Benzema is at the top contributing goals per minute. Benzema passed club legend Raul Gonzalez in the list of top scorers for Real this season. He can sit next to legend Alfredo Di Stefano if his side can win the Champions League final this time. But Lewandowski, who is in the role of tomorrow's spectator, also has a chance. Lewandowski, who lost to Coronavirus in 2020 and Messi in 2021, has scored 50 goals in 46 appearances this season. Has scored 1 goal every 60 minutes. He assisted in 6 goals with his teammates. A judge can choose Lewandowski only if someone sits down to vote after seeing the goal. #studentJournalist #Football #UCL #UCLfinal #Ballond'Or #Salah #Mane #Benzema #Lewandowski