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‘Today I feel…’: Damning video resurfaces of FIFA president at Salt Bae’s steakhouse

A video of FIFA president Gianni Infantino visiting Salt Bae’s restaurant in Dubai ahead of the World Cup has resurfaced.

The Turkish chef was given carte blanche access to the pitch at the World Cup final and was seen harassing Argentina’s players as they paraded the trophy.

Videos captured the bemused reactions from players, especially captain Lionel Messi who was notably put out by his presence.

In the wake of his pitch antics, a new video has resurfaced of the FIFA president enjoying steak at the Nusr-Et restaurant in Dubai.

The footage was captured last year and has been widely lampooned on social media.

Comedian Simon Brodkin led the charge:

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Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE). He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author. Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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