Reports from Spain claim a massive fight broke out between Camp Nou workers on Friday afternoon. Journalist Anna Punsi reported that the brawl involved around 20 employees currently renovating Barcelona’s stadium. The workers allegedly attacked each other with sticks. As a result, at least six of those involved suffered minor injuries.
AS then picked up the story and claimed that Catalan police, called Mossos d’Esquadra, had to intervene. According to the Spanish news outlet, the fight was between groups of Albanian and Romanian workers. Construction managers at the scene eventually dismissed those responsible for the brawl.
Friday’s issue is not the first time that Camp Nou workers have fought at the arena. Back in May, several construction employees also scuffled just outside of the stadium’s main gate. Some of those in the brawl at the time had to go to the hospital to receive treatment.
The ongoing construction of Camp Nou is currently being led by Limak, a private Turkish conglomerate. The company focuses on cement and energy but tourism as well. Along with handling construction at the famed stadium, Limak is also reportedly in charge of security while renovations continue.
Barca recently gave a positive update on stadium plans
News of the latest brawl at the stadium comes just days after the club gave updates on the makeover.
Elena Fort, the institutional vice president of Barcelona, told reporters on Monday that the club expects to return to the arena before the end of the year.
Nevertheless, renovations will continue for the next few years and will not be complete until 2026. As a result, the fan capacity at Camp Nou will have a limit of 66% until the construction is finally done.
“We are working to return at the end of the year, from here there are many factors,” stated Fort. “The exact day has to be modulated. In the summer of 2026, the project should be finished – that is our forecast.”
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-10-12 15:25:04
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