Fan to cover World Cup trophy with hat

'Jimmy Jump' bursts on to the grass and attempts to throw a hat over the World Cup trophy

A security guard runs on to the pitch to stop Jaume Marquet Cot

The pitch invader falls to the ground after being hit by a security guard

Jump is punched to the ground by a security guard

Jump is carried from the Soccer City grounds and is charged by police

A serial pitch invader was punched to the ground by a security guard as he stormed the Soccer City ground and threw a hat over the solid gold World Cup trophy before last night's final.

Notorious Barcelona fan Jaume Marquet Cot - known as 'Jimmy Jump' - fell to the floor after being knocked out with one hit as he ran across the grass to the ceremonial stand 10 metres from the team dug-outs.

The joker, who is in his mid-30s, sprinted across the turf wearing a black T-shirt with writing that said 'Jimmy Jump against racism' while holding his trademark red Catalan hat

After being punched to the ground, he was carried down the tunnel by seven stewards, past astonished players and officials who were lining up ready to take to the field.

As a result of the pre-match stunt, the famous World Cup trophy was kept under lock and key during Spain's 1-0 defeat of the Netherlands in Johannesburg.