We do want to expand the possibilities that it offers and we will extend the sporting analysis to other aspects that can help us better understand our fans, for example by working out their matchday habits in order to be prepared for future demands.
This can help us look for business groups who could partner with the club or that can expand the participation of our season ticket holders in the daily running of the institution. We have limits in terms of budget and ownership, but I am convinced that we can help Real Valladolid and the city to have top-class facilities and sporting equipment. We are in good form just now, but this league is very long. Although we are ambitious and eager, we have to be aware that our objective is to avoid relegation.
At the same time, one priority is to generate the necessary social and financial muscle in order to make sure bad results are a problem and not a tragedy. This is about stability. Another aspect we want to develop as soon as possible is the restructuring of the sports centre so that our young players have the best conditions and so that the first team can work in another environment.
The entire world of football knows the profile of Ronaldo the striker, but what about Ronaldo the club director? What similarities and differences are there with you as a footballer? Just as when I was a player, I like things to be resolved quickly. We study the issues and take decisions, like when you find yourself in front of a goalkeeper in the penalty area. You always need time to do something and competence comes from knowing how to make the most of this time.
LaLiga has grown a lot since you ended your playing career. What changes have you noticed the most? Given your experience as a player and your training as a football director, what suggestions would you make in order for LaLiga to keep growing internationally and to keep being the best league in the world?
It is a global league now, with much more modern stadiums, pitches in great condition and a worldwide following. One aspect that LaLiga is working really well on is the advise given to clubs around internationalisation. It helps our competitiveness to work together in really large markets and to project the full product of our football to the fans who might not know about all of it. For there to be growth, it is necessary for all those involved in football to take part, and the fans are a central part of this.
Valladolid was one of the first Spanish cities to commit to the circular economy. In , the city signed the Declaration of Seville , a document developed by Spanish cities to urge action to follow up on the Call of Cities for the Circular Economy.
The decision to assign this task to the economic department, instead of the environmental department, was deliberate as the city strongly believes that the circular economy can create opportunities for economic prosperity in the region.
Unemployment is currently a big issue in Spain and Valladolid is no exception: in , The city authorities believe that circular activities can lead to job creation, as outlined in recent research.
The circular economy is expected to lead to an increase of approximately , jobs in Europe by 1. Valladolid wants to stimulate the setup of new, circular businesses and adapt current linear businesses models to circular ones. These changes are all expected to lead to the creation of new jobs. As the circular economy applies to many sectors, circular jobs can be created for both higher-qualified and lower-qualified parts of the workforce.
For example, workers are needed for recycling and repair of products. Valladolid has created a roadmap instead of a strategy because the city believes a roadmap can lead to faster action. The Circular Economy Roadmap consists of several steps:. As part of the roadmap, Valladolid launched a subsidy programme for circular projects.
The aim of the programme is to create employment and economic prosperity by funding local circular initiatives. Each year, the city decides on the priority areas the projects should focus on. In ,these were plastics, textiles, and food. As the circular economy has become a better known concept, the focus of the recent calls for projects shifted away from dissemination and training to creating circular products and services.
Valladolid wants to do more than give grants: the city wants to create a circular community. To achieve this, the municipality regularly invites all beneficiaries of the call to meet, pitch their projects, and share problems they encounter.
These meetings resulted in the creation of new circular projects. The sense of community is also fostered through the organisation of a Circular Weekend in which citizens can present their circular ideas. Municipal authorities choose a few projects presented during the weekend and provide them mentoring and advisory support to develop the ideas further.
In the , and editions, almost participants joined these weekends, showing a good level of engagement of citizens. Valladolid participates in several European projects and networks to collaborate with and benefit from circular economy experts at a European level:. Based on the experiences of Valladolid, several lessons can be learnt:. Presentation on the Circular Economy in Valladolid.
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