Mayor Lénárd Borbély and Szilárd Németh clash over Csepel SC ownership

Mayor Lénárd Borbély used his Facebook page to demand that Szilárd Németh transfer the Csepel SC sports club and its facilities to the residents of Csepel. The request was framed as a response to Németh’s earlier calls for the club’s hand‑over.

Németh, a former Fidesz leader, and his team rejected the mayor’s demand, noting that Csepel SC is already owned by a foundation and that any change in ownership would require legislative amendment, which they consider unlikely. The dispute also touches on EU funding for visual‑sports clubs, which is authorized only until 2029, raising questions about future financing and the club’s sustainability. Critics argue the controversy is being used to divert attention from other local issues.

Both sides have called for open negotiations, but disagreements remain over the club’s legal status, funding sources, and the broader development of sports facilities in the district.