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.
Political opponents opposed the decision, arguing that using the municipal stadium would save Varzim money by avoiding the need to buy new land and build a new stadium. This would limit construction on the existing stadium site as the land could be sold for less.