FIFA President Sepp Blatter Not Amused by Comedian's Prank at Press Conference

A comedian threw fake money when the FIFA president announced the next election.

ByABC News
July 20, 2015, 9:58 AM

— -- A comedian made it rain during FIFA president Sepp Blatter's first news conference since he announced his future resignation.

British comedian Simon Brodkin threw a pile of fake bills at Blatter before the announcement today in Zurich, during which the next presidential election was announced for Feb. 26.

Brodkin, who is also known as Lee Nelson, did a similar stunt last month, jumping on stage with hip-hop artist Kanye West at the Glastonbury Festival.

VIDEO: Security Reacts Quickly as FIFA's Sepp Blatter Approached by Demonstrator
VIDEO: Security Reacts Quickly as FIFA's Sepp Blatter Approached by Demonstrator

"Security? Where is my security? Come on," Blatter said as the comedian approached him.

"Excuse me, sorry, we are starting a press conference," a voice can be heard in the background.

PHOTO: Comedian Simon Brodkin gestures in front of FIFA president Sepp Blatter during a press conference at the football's world body headquarter's on July 20, 2015 in Zurich.
Comedian Simon Brodkin gestures in front of FIFA president Sepp Blatter during a press conference at the football's world body headquarter's on July 20, 2015 in Zurich.

The comedian can be heard saying, "Sepp, this is for ... 2026 North Korea," and he clapped as security walked him out of the room.

"Sepp, it's all there," the prankster can be heard saying.

The prank comes after U.S. officials indicted several FIFA officials and marketing executives on corruption charges.

PHOTO: Comedian Simon Brodkin, not pictured, throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland.
Comedian Simon Brodkin, not pictured, throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland.