The political opposition argued against this decision, stating that the use of the municipal stadium would prevent Varzim from having to buy terrain and build a new stadium from scratch, thus reducing the amount of construction to be allowed on the old stadium location, because its terrain could then be sold for much less.
The political opposition argued against this decision, stating that the use of the municipal stadium would prevent Varzim from needing to purchase land and construct a new stadium from scratch, thereby limiting construction on the old stadium site because its terrain could then be sold at a lower price.