WCup final field invader fined by SAfrica court

WCup final field invader fined by SAfrica court

Published Jul. 13, 2010 3:29 p.m. ET

The Spanish man who ran onto the field at the World Cup final and tried to place a hat on top of the trophy has been fined $260 by a South African court.

Jaume Marquet Cot, 34, appeared in court late Monday on charges of trespassing and attempted theft after he sprinted onto the field at Soccer City before kickoff at Sunday's final.

He was floored by a punch from a security official just before he could get to the trophy, which was on display near the players' tunnel.

Cot, also known as 'Jimmy Jump,' is a notorious field invader who has pulled off similar stunts at other sports events.

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Police say six other people were arrested at the World Cup final for attempted field invasions after the game.

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