In what was the most awkward exchange at the World Cup … Lionel Messi celebrating his victory, was pestered by Nusret Gökçe, aka Salt Bae.

Salt Bae was stalking Messi and kept grabbing him; of course, Messi wanted nothing to do with him.

The internet is calling him “Clown Bae” for his aggressive actions and how Messi has zero respect for him. With Messi rumored to be headed to Inter Miami, this is not a good sign for Clown Bae … as Messi has already made reservations at Papi Steak during his arrival on American soil.

FACTZ sources confirmed.