Why was Salt Bae kicked out of Champions League after party? Hint: He's a serial World Cup offender

Dubai: Flamboyant Turkish chef Salt Bae, aka Nusret Gökçe, is back in the headlines—and not for his signature meat-sprinkling finesse. The viral restaurateur-slash-clout-chaser was reportedly shown the door at a Champions League after-party, and honestly, are we even surprised?

In a now-viral video, Salt Bae and his security entourage were seen having a moment with the venue staff—emphasis on moment.

Apparently, when asked to show an invitation (basic stuff, really), his crew got into a tiff. The result? Allegedly bounced from the bash faster than you can say “medium rare.”

Of course, Salt Bae claims he wasn’t kicked out—just waiting for his car while graciously posing for fans.

This isn’t his first offense in the football faux pas department. Who can forget when he literally kissed the FIFA World Cup trophy on the pitch in Qatar? That sacred artifact had more boundaries than the Mona Lisa at the museum, and yet, there he was—posing, touching, smooching. FIFA even launched an investigation afterward.

We’re calling it: Salt Bae is a serial offender when it comes to sporting events and unearned VIP access.

First the World Cup, now the Champions League after-party. What’s next—moonwalking onto the Olympics podium?

Maybe it’s time for Nusret to trade his gold steak knives for a crash course in etiquette. Because no matter how viral you are, access isn’t always à la carte.