The PP of Manacor is calling on Mayor Miquel Oliver (Més) to authorise the installation of a giant screen so that residents can watch the World Cup final this Sunday. The Popular Party recalls what happened in Santa Maria del Camí, which was left without a screen for the quarter-finals.
The Manacor City Council, governed by nationalist Miquel Oliver (Més), has a request from the local PP on the table: to install a giant screen so that residents can watch the World Cup final this Sunday. The Popular Party has issued an ultimatum to the mayor, warning that they do not want a repeat of what happened in Santa Maria del Camí, where there was no screen for the quarter-finals last weekend.
A community demand that the PP considers to be majority
The president of the PP of Manacor, Mateu Fullana, has issued a statement asserting that the excitement during the tournament and the enthusiasm for the semi-final demonstrate a strong interest in enjoying the final together. "This is an exceptional sporting event that can bring together families, young people and fans of all ages," Fullana pointed out, who believes the City Council should be "sensitive to a shared demand".
The Popular Party reminds that numerous cities in Spain have installed giant screens during the World Cup without notable security incidents, thus defending this "free, healthy entertainment alternative open to all citizens". They also assert that it would help project the image of Manacor as an active and dynamic municipality. The party emphasises that the municipality has more than enough suitable locations for the celebration on Sunday. "There is still time. We ask for will, sensitivity and responsiveness. Many residents of Manacor want to experience this final together, and the City Council must facilitate that they can do so in the best conditions, in a safe and accessible space for all," Fullana states.
Mayor Oliver, amidst nationalist controversies
The municipal government is in the hands of Miquel Oliver, one of the most recognisable figures of the sovereignist wing of Més. During his years at the helm of the City Council, he has been involved in several controversies related to institutional symbolism and the defence of nationalist postulates. One of the most significant episodes was the removal of the official photograph of King Felipe VI from municipal premises, including the plenary hall and the Local Police facilities, an act interpreted as a rejection of the Monarchy and which generated criticism from the opposition.
His mandate has also been marked by a firm commitment to linguistic imposition. The City Council promoted the requirement of a B1 level of Catalan to access municipal positions of both technical and manual profiles, a measure that even affected roles such as labourers, gravediggers, or beach cleaning workers, sparking an intense debate about public employment access requirements.
Another notable controversy was his confrontation with Rafa Nadal, Manacor's most universal resident. Oliver publicly questioned the urban development of the Rafa Nadal Academy and even suggested that projects linked to the former tennis player had received preferential treatment from previous municipal governments. Nadal responded with an open letter denouncing the personal attacks received and lamenting the climate generated around initiatives promoted in his hometown.
Far from lowering the tone, Oliver has consolidated his profile within the most sovereignist sector of Més and aims to lead the party's lists in the upcoming elections to the Consell de Mallorca. In this context, the decision he makes regarding the giant screen will be closely scrutinised by the opposition and residents.
What will happen on Sunday?
For now, the City Council has not officially responded to the PP's request. El Debate has contacted the City Council to ascertain their position, but no municipal response has been disclosed. Meanwhile, the residents of Manacor await a decision that will allow them to experience together the most important match of the year. On Sunday, at 21:00 hours, the Spanish national team will compete for the world title, and many in Manacor want to follow it on a big screen, as is already done in other cities on the island and across the country.
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