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San Siro Acquisition and Council Uproar
AC Milan and Inter Milan aim to buy San Siro; the mayor's announcement sparks outrage in the city council.
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Italy
SportsReal EstatePolitical ControversyCity CouncilStadium Deal
Ac MilanInter MilanMilan City CouncilAgenzia Delle EntrateFdi
Paolo ScaroniAlessandro AntonelloBeppe SalaEnrico MarcoraMarco Bestetti
- What actions were taken in response to the council's protest?
- The council meeting was suspended due to the protests. Right-wing councilors criticized the mayor's lack of transparency, while the ruling party defended its actions, emphasizing that the council meeting focused on councilor proposals.
- What are the key features of the planned new stadium project?
- The planned new stadium project involves demolishing most of the San Siro stadium, keeping part of the second ring, and constructing a new stadium on the site. The deal involves the acquisition of the stadium and surrounding areas, not just surface rights.
- What is the estimated cost of the San Siro stadium and surrounding land?
- The estimated cost of purchasing San Siro and the surrounding land is around \u20ac200 million. This figure was determined by the Italian tax agency and will be shared with the clubs.
- How did the Milan City Council react to Mayor Beppe Sala's announcement about the stadium?
- The Milan City Council reacted angrily to Mayor Beppe Sala's decision to announce the expressions of interest to the press before informing the council. The councilors protested the lack of prior consultation and the mayor's unilateral decision-making.
- What is the current status of AC Milan and Inter Milan's plans to acquire the San Siro stadium?
- AC Milan and Inter Milan have submitted expressions of interest to purchase the San Siro stadium and surrounding land. This is a step towards building a new stadium, with much of the old stadium being demolished except for part of the upper tier.