January 23rd 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, recently made a trip to Dubai with his team for a warm-weather training camp during the Premier League's winter break. While there, Arteta had the chance to dine at the famous Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Abu Dhabi, owned by the popular chef, Salt Bae. However, things took a turn when a video of Arteta allowing Salt Bae to dangle a piece of meat into his mouth started circulating on social media.
As expected, Arteta faced criticism from some Arsenal fans for his participation in the video. One fan even went as far as saying, "Yeah, we aren't winning anything with this guy in charge." And it seems that Arteta's actions didn't sit well with former Manchester United player, Rio Ferdinand, who also happens to be a fan of Salt Bae.
In a recent interview on Vibe With Five, Ferdinand shared his thoughts on the video, revealing that Salt Bae had even fed some of the guests at his own wedding in a similar manner. However, Ferdinand made it clear that he would never allow someone to feed him in that manner, especially if he was paying for it. According to Ferdinand, a Manchester United or a Pep Guardiola (manager of Manchester City) would never agree to be part of such a video.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Salt Bae has caused controversy with his actions. After the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA launched an investigation into how the chef was allowed onto the pitch to celebrate with the Argentinian players after they won the final against France. Salt Bae also posed for photos with the players, including the famous Lionel Messi, and was even seen holding the World Cup trophy.
In conclusion, it seems that Mikel Arteta's decision to participate in Salt Bae's video has caused quite a stir among fans and former players. While some may see it as harmless fun, others, like Ferdinand, believe that it is not befitting of a top football manager to engage in such "stupidness." Only time will tell if Arteta's actions will have any impact on his team's performance in the future.
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