Salty response to cup mishap is nothing new

So, it seems, that, even after the final whistle has been blown, and the Messi v Ronaldo debate has seemingly been put squarely to bed, there is still some controversy left in the World Cup, yet.

While some online have questioned the bestowing of the traditional Arab bisht on Messi, the Qatari equivalent of being knighted, before he got to lift the trophy, that is nothing more than cultural ignorance.

The greater Twitter storm surrounded the internet-famous Turkish butcher and "chef", Nusret Gokce, also known online as "Salt Bae".