Lee Nelson is no stranger to gatecrashing major events for a bit of fun. Love him or loathe him, he sure can pick his moments.

In the past Nelson nearly got himself on the plane to the World Cup with the England squad and got himself onto the pitch during a Manchester City's warm-up as Joe Hart's understudy.

FIFA were holding a big press conference today about the future leadership of the corrupt organisation when Nelson interrupted to throw fake cash at Sepp Blatter, the current outgoing FIFA president.

He was eventually taken away by FIFA security, the same people who somehow let him waltz in with no accreditation in the first place...


Lee Nelson throws bank notes at Sepp Blatter during FIFA news conference
Sepp Blatter Gets Covered In Cash
Comedian crashes FIFA Press Conference 20/07/2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter was preparing to give a news conference when comedian Lee Nelson and got up and threw lots of money at him.

After telling journalists he would return after the mess had been cleared up, he then said: "This has nothing to do with football."

Protester Throws Money At Sepp Blatter At Fifa Confrence
FIFA were back in session on Monday, as football’s world governing body convened to discuss a range of issues, including setting a date for the upcoming FIFA presidential elections, which will finally see the end of Sepp Blatter’s reign.

Sepp Blatter showered with banknotes as prankster Lee Nelson storms Fifa
Sepp Blatter showered with banknotes as prankster Lee Nelson storms Fifa
Sepp Blatter showered with banknotes as prankster Lee Nelson storms Fifa

FIFA announced the elections will be on February 26, 2015.
Later in the day, Blatter held a press conference, and during that event the FIFA president was interrupted by an intruder, who showered the Swiss power-broker with fake dollar bills.

The stunt was executed by English comedian Lee Nelson.

FIFA are currently engulfed in a major corruption scandal which has forced Blatter to resign from his position.

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