Real Madrid have come under scrutiny due to accusations of financial misconduct and environmental infractions. This comes in regard to the use of public funds and noise pollution at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Now, a former Supreme Court judge has publicly criticized the club’s financial dealings and the environmental impact of its activities. That judge claims the club is engaging in financial doping through the use of public resources.
The new Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is a major source of noise pollution, according to Jose Antonio Martin Pallin. Real Madrid had planned to host a series of concerts at the stadium. That has become a key economic driver for the club. However, due to a wave of noise complaints from local residents, several concerts have been canceled. Additionally, the club has rescheduled them for the following summer.
According to Pallin, the noise generated by these events could pose a serious legal issue for the club. “Noise is a crime against the environment,” he said during an appearance on TVE. He referenced rulings from the Court of Strasbourg and other judicial bodies. They have previously ruled on environmental crimes related to noise pollution. He added that the responsibility for the situation ultimately lies with Madrid’s mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida. “Responsibility will have to be transferred to the mayor. Hopefully, there will be a truce, and let’s see if they correct it.”
Pallin expressed skepticism about the possibility of mitigating the noise issue, describing it as “unfeasible to soundproof” the stadium. He explained that technical experts working on the project have confirmed that adequate soundproofing measures would be impossible to implement.
Accusations of financial doping
In addition to the environmental concerns, Pallin leveled even more serious accusations at Real Madrid regarding their financial operations. He suggested that the club has been using public funds…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-09-18 19:01:46
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