Almeida asks the Three Kings for "a rugby or soccer ball" and believes that Sánchez deserves to be brought coal

The mayor assures that there are still "surprises" in the Parade this afternoon and encourages the people of Madrid to attend

MADRID, 5 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has given the Three Wise Men a choice whether to bring him a "rugby or soccer ball" and considers that they should leave coal tonight for the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez.

This is how the alderman explained it to the questions of the journalists in the Plaza de Oriente, where he received the company of Florentine standard-bearers that precede this year's procession of Their Majesties.

Almeida will leave, as is "classic", a roscón and cava so that Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar can rest from their long journey following the star and in his letter, in addition to his balls, he has also asked for the capital.

"I have asked that Madrid continue to grow and advance", the councilor began his list, who has focused on the importance of remembering "those who are having a particularly bad time", such as the unemployed.

He understands that the best "social policy" is to have a job, as a guarantee of accessing an independent life. In addition, he wants this development to reflect how it was done after the Covid-19 pandemic, "shoulder to shoulder and knowing that we are stronger together."

In a less positive section, the mayor believes that some will have to depend on "the generosity" of the Three Wise Men so that they do not receive coal this Friday.

He considers that there are those who have made "merits" so that they stain their hands tomorrow when unwrapping gifts. For Almeida, these are the people responsible for the fact that Spain in 2022 has been "at the tail" in the recovery of pre-pandemic GDP, that the number of sexual offenders benefited from the 'yes is yes' Law amounts to 135, that those who have facilitated that the independentistas "see that they did not commit a crime" or that the "corrupt PSOE" do not "have to pay their penalties".

"I think that someone who lives in La Moncloa will depend on how generous Their Majesties want to be," the mayor of the capital remarked.

In another key, he has assured that, despite spending days shelling out what the Parade will be this afternoon, there are still "surprises" for the "most magical night of the year".

He has asserted that it will be "spectacular", that it will please "children and adults" and has called on the people of Madrid to take to the streets and enjoy this spectacle without restrictions, which will be watched over by 1,000 municipal workers who " They will ensure normalcy."

"It is a very special day marked on the calendar," Almeida explained when asked why Three Kings Eve means for a mayor. It is one of the "most emotional days of the year full of" illusion, joy and emotion ", which he believes they will be able to transmit to the people of Madrid after" having done their homework ".

Finally, when required by the criticism of Villaverde associations for the parade route and those of the opposition leader, Rita Maestre, for the organization of Christmas, the councilor has puffed up his chest.

"The whole world has seen that Christmas has been splendid with streets full of people", highlighted Almeida, who has recommended that Maestre "step on the streets of Madrid" because he still sees a "different" reality from the one she proclaims.

"The messages saying that there is no parade, calling me Grinch... (...) Joy has been present all day and the parade has been held as it has always been done in Madrid. With one exception, which are the four previous years. I think we have overcome them", concluded Almeida.