Lee Nelson stunt: Twitter reacts after Sepp Blatter is showered in fake cash by comedian

Comic Simon Brodkin interrupted the Fifa president's press conference

Simon Brodkin interrupts Sepp Blatter press conference (GETTY IMAGES)

Sepp Blatter was showered in fake money at a press conference today by the comedian who plays Lee Nelson.

The British comic, real name Simon Brodkin, walked in front of the beleaguered head of world football's governing body and when accosted by security staff, threw the fake dollar bills over the outgoing Fifa president.

Blatter appeared understandably flustered by the incident before being coaxed back to his chair.

Images and video of the incident quickly circulated on social media and the world reacted. Here's some of the best from Twitter...

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