Zurich: A British comedian yesterday interrupted a press conference by Sepp Blatter in Zurich throwing paper money in front of the bemused FIFA president just as he was about to speak.


A British prankster Simon Brodkin (right) holds fake dollar notes as FIFA president Sepp Blatter prepares for a press conference in Zurich 

The 79-year-old Blatter was about to give details of a special election for a new president when he was interrupted by Simon Brodkin, who was immediately taken away by security guards.


Brodkin speaks to journalists before preparing to shower Blatter with fake cash ahead of a press conference at FIFA headquarters yesterday