Football Impact, feeling the effects of the crisis

After organising 227 training camps in 2019, the fast-expanding business had to file an ERTE in March

PEDRO LUIS ALONSO

Monday, 20 April 2020, 14:36

The coronavirus isn't only attacking the weak. Booming businesses are suffering the effects too. This is the case with the fast-expanding Football Impact which in March had to file an ERTE temporary stoppage and lay-off of staff after practically all of its activity ground to a halt.

The company, which organises training camps and friendly matches for teams from around the world in and around Marbella (principally at the Marbella Football Center), organised 227 visits in 2019. However, the best hope for 2020 now is to "save the winter", according to Andrés Roldán, the company's general manager.

"Everything has stopped. Negotiations with teams about summer pre-season are all on stand-by, even though they signed contracts," he said. "Our best hope is that the European leagues restart soon and they need somewhere to prepare. But from now until at least June, nothing is viable."

As a result, the company has had to temporarily let go of its staff (which total around 115 during high season), except for those who carry out maintenance.

It is estimated that Football Impact has an indirect economic benefit of around 10 million euros for the Costa del Sol, with guests accounting for 65,000 overnight stays.

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