FIFA's standing has taken a bit of a battering recently and the organization's plans to rebuild its reputation took a further knock when a July 20 press conference was hijacked by British comedian Simon Brodkin -- aka Lee Nelson
FIFA's standing has taken a bit of a battering recently and the organization's plans to rebuild its reputation took a further knock when a July 20 press conference was hijacked by British comedian Simon Brodkin -- aka Lee Nelson
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After announcing that a new president of world football's governing body will be elected on February 26, 2016, current incumbent Blatter took to the stage to answer questions. But Nelson had a very different agenda.
After announcing that a new president of world football's governing body will be elected on February 26, 2016, current incumbent Blatter took to the stage to answer questions. But Nelson had a very different agenda.
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Before being ushered off the stage, Nelson showered Blatter with what appeared to be fake money.
Before being ushered off the stage, Nelson showered Blatter with what appeared to be fake money.
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FIFA was plunged into crisis in late May when seven FIFA officials were charged for racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering by the FBI.
FIFA was plunged into crisis in late May when seven FIFA officials were charged for racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering by the FBI.
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Last month Brodkin played his Lee Nelson character to interrupt American singer Kanye West while he performed at the Glastonbury Festival.
Last month Brodkin played his Lee Nelson character to interrupt American singer Kanye West while he performed at the Glastonbury Festival.
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