Córdoba CF is at the center of a legal battle. Carlos González, former president of the club, defends himself before the Provincial Court for mismanagement and other crimes during his tenure from 2011 to 2018.

What happened?

The Provincial Court held a seventh day of trial where the accused and two expert witnesses concluded the oral interventions. Daniel Aragón, journalist, reports that the oral hearing was led by the testimonies of witnesses and accused for four hours.

Why is it important for Córdoba CF?

The Prosecution attributes alleged crimes of mismanagement, documentary falsity, and embezzlement. Carlos González's account was built around a central idea: when he acquired Córdoba CF in 2011, he found an entity «completely in technical bankruptcy».

What comes next?

The construction of the Ciudad Deportiva occupied another of the central sections of his statement. The Ministry of Public Prosecution questions the loan of 1.5 million euros granted by Football Manager Sánchez to Córdoba CF to finance the works. | Loan | Value | | --- | --- | | Football Manager Sánchez | 1.5 million euros | González argued that the project had political and institutional support from the beginning by José Antonio Nieto, mayor of the city at the time. They had the concession unofficially from the first day, he assured, attributing the delays to the political changes produced after the municipal elections and the decision of the new government to modify the initially planned location.