Konula: Lee Nelson, Simon Brodkin, Sepp Blatter, FIFA
The British comedian forced Sepp to stop proceedings and walk out after the stunt.

Football’s world governing body FIFA held a news conference on Monday, but was forced to stop proceedings after British comedian Simon Brodkin, also known as Lee Nelson, gatecrashed the affair.

The comedian appeared out of the blue and threw fake money on the outgoing FIFA president in what is perceived as a publicity stunt rather than a stand against his rule, before he was escorted of the stage by security.

The Telegraph reports that the comedian attempted to hand the Swiss official the fake money, saying "Sepp, this is for North Korea in 2026" and, whilst being taken away by guards, said "cheers, Sepp - it's all there".

Lee Nelson, Sepp Blatter

Simon, famous for trying to sneak onto England’s World Cup plane back in 2014, though not a very popular figure, drew praise on Twitter for his antics in the face of the long-serving president.

Blatter and FIFA have come under heavy criticism and scrutiny after a series of scandal that has tarnished the organization and its leader’s image, the most recent and most public being the arrest of 7 officials in Zurich in relation with bribery allegations and the inquiry into the awarding of Russia and Qatar the World Cup hosting rights.

Sepp, in office since 1998, has not been accused or named in the aforementioned allegations, but has met with widespread condemnation and calls for his resignation after seeing FIFA’s name being dragged into mud.

The 79-year-old will step down as president, however, and announced in the news conference that elections will be held on February 26 of 2016.