Following his infamous intrusion during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory, where he persistently sought photos with players and even handled the trophy—actions that led FIFA to investigate how he accessed the pitch —Gökçe has now been spotted at the UEFA Champions League final.
Despite the previous backlash, Salt Bae attended the Champions League final, raising eyebrows given his recent history of gatecrashing football events . His presence at such high-profile matches has become a recurring theme, with past incidents including unsolicited interactions with players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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Fans and commentators have expressed frustration over Gökçe’s repeated intrusions, questioning the security measures that allow such access and criticizing the perceived self-promotion during moments meant for athletes and teams to celebrate their achievements.
As of now, there has been no official statement from UEFA regarding Salt Bae’s presence at the Champions League final. However, the incident has reignited discussions about the need for stricter access controls during post-match celebrations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
