So, Bozza has joined the World Cup party and headed to South Africa for a few days on a jaunt fact finding mission to look at how major sporting events are run, ahead of the 2012 Olympics.
BoJo will also attand a Royal reception which, if there is anyone from FIFA reading HAS NOTHING WHATSOEVER TO DO WITH OUR 2018 WORLD CUP BID (even if we have invited representatives from each of the voting countries and it is being held during the 2010 World Cup).
You’re not allowed to promote a 2018 bid around the World Cup, you see, and so the fact that Prince William and Prince Harry are hosting a reception for the voting nations in South Africa whilst inviting two of the main bid supporters – David Beckham and Boris – is just a strange coincidence.
In addition, Bozza will enjoy the World Cup at a fanfest site, hold meetings with World Cup organisers to share best practices and, of course, go to England v Algeria on Friday evening. He’ll also be the guest of honour at the Prince’s gala function which, remember, has nothing to do with our 2018 World Cup bid. Nothing at all….
I am knocking my socks off to explain on twitter how busy Boris had to drag himself against his will to South Africa, reluctant to leave the vital paper work, burdened with affairs of state, and you blow my argument by hinting it could be a jaunt…… naughty, naughty!
ps. we know really that Capello begged Boris with tears in his eyes to come and motivate our brave lads……