Barça Prohibited from Resuming Activities at Camp Nou
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🏟️ Barça Faces Hurdles Before Spotify Camp Nou Comeback
The much-anticipated return of FC Barcelona to the venerable Spotify Camp Nou is shrouded in uncertainty. Despite the club's announcement of the planned return on August 10 for the annual Joan Gamper Trophy game, Barcelona's city council is hesitant to issue the license, as suggested by MARCA sources.
Excitement spilled over this week when Barca declared its return to its illustrious stadium, marking a significant milestone after over two years of renovation and playing away games at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. However, the return will occur with ongoing construction work at the Spotify Camp Nou, necessitating a coexistence between the match and performances in various parts of the venue.
According to MARCA, the city council's approval is still pending, citing incomplete renovation work. In response, deputy mayor of Barcelona, Laia Bonet, emphasized that the Spotify Camp Nou will reopen only when it receives the required municipal permit—a prerequisite that Barça currently lacks, as the first phase of renovation, planned for 2023, remains incomplete.
"We aren't there yet," Bonet stated, "and we need time to ensure that the stadium is up to the mark to accommodate the public once the construction is finished."
An Embarrassing Setback for FC Barcelona
With the permit issue left unresolved, the possibility of not hosting the Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou could be an embarrassing blow for FC Barcelona and president Joan Laporta—who made public assertions about the return. Barcelona still has time to secure the necessary permit, but facing public scrutiny after a promising announcement could be challenging.
Sports enthusiasts eagerly await the return of football to the Spotify Camp Nou, as FC Barcelona prepares to face challenges in getting the necessary permits from the city council. Despite president Joan Laporta's assurances about the club's return, the ongoing renovation work at the Spotify Camp Nou has caused concerns, with deputy mayor Laia Bonet stating that the stadium will only reopen when it receives the required municipal permit. This potential delay could be an embarrassing setback for FC Barcelona, as they aim to host the annual Joan Gamper Trophy game at the venerable Spotify Camp Nou.
