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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sevilla agree deal with manager after insistence from new sporting director
Sevilla have reportedly reached a deal with Imanol Alguacil to take over as their new manager for next season. Los Nervionenses were looking for a permanent answer after six managers in the last two years, and the exit of interim Head Coach Joaquin Caparros. Getafe manager Jose Bordalas was firmly in the running after Caparros left, but Alguacil's name quickly became a frontrunner. Last week Sevilla appointed Antonio Cordon, former Real Betis Sporting Director, to replace Victor Orta, and his favourite for the job was Alguacil. Alguacil takes first job outside of Donostia-San Sebastian Fernando Serrano reports that the deal has been sealed with Alguacil and Sevilla will sign him to a three-year contract. Cordon was pushing for his signature, and Alguacil will now be the face of a new dawn at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan until 2028. The idea is that Alguacil can provide stability and continuity to a Sevilla that have had six managers in the last two seasons. Alguacil will be able to call upon his usual coaching staff, including former assistant Mikel Labaka, and his task includes a strong focus on reviving the at one time renowned Sevilla academy production line. He also had offers from Saudi Arabia and Portugal, but Alguacil has taken on the challenge of rehabilitating Sevilla. Antonio Cordon did a good job at Real Betis. Cordon and Alguacil: two architects for European rivals Cordon has a strong history in recruitment at Villarreal and city rivals Betis, working on a minimal budget that requires sales. Similarly, Alguacil managed to secure European football for La Real in every full season but his final year without major investment, and operating at a profit. The task will be similar at Sevilla, but with a very real possibility that they will be forced to sell their best players from a side that finished just one point above the relegation zone.
See - Sada Elbalad
30-04-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Japan Honors Arab League Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit with Prestigious Imperial Decoration
Ahmed Emam The Government of Japan has announced the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon upon Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. The award, bestowed by the Emperor of Japan, HM Naruhito, recognizes Aboul Gheit's outstanding contributions to fostering strong ties and mutual understanding between Japan and both Egypt and the broader Arab world. In a statement, the Embassy of Japan in Egypt extended its heartfelt congratulations to Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on receiving this prestigious honor. The Embassy also expressed its profound appreciation for his longstanding efforts in fostering bilateral and regional ties, reaffirming its commitment to further advancing Japan-Egypt and Japan-Arab relations. During his tenure as Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2004 to 2011, Aboul Gheit played a pivotal role in strengthening Japan-Egypt relations. He was instrumental in elevating the bilateral strategic dialogue to the ministerial level, laying the foundation for the establishment of a Strategic Partnership between the two nations in 2023. He also championed key development initiatives, including support for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—a landmark symbol of Japan-Egypt cooperation—and the establishment of the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), a flagship institution in educational collaboration. Since taking office as Secretary-General of the League of Arab States in 2016, Aboul Gheit has remained a strong advocate for Japan-Arab relations. His leadership has helped launch and promote the Japan-Arab Political Dialogue, which has convened three sessions to date, serving as a platform for deeper mutual engagement. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
The Star
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Japan to confer prestigious honour on Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong for bilateral contributions
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong was honoured for having made 'significant contributions to strengthening relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Singapore'. - Photo: ST SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening ties between Singapore and Japan. The Embassy of Japan in Singapore posted the announcement on its social media on Tuesday (April 29), saying that Lee, Singapore's prime minister from 2004 to 2024, had made 'significant contributions to strengthening relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Singapore'. A Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in a media statement on April 29 that Singapore 'deeply appreciates' the Japanese government's decision to honour SM Lee. 'Singapore and Japan enjoy a close and longstanding relationship, marked by strong political and economic ties, and multifaceted cooperation,' the spokesperson said. The two countries will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026, added the spokesperson. The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875 to recognise individuals who have made distinguished contributions to Japan and its people. The Grand Cordon is the highest rank of the award. Previous Singaporean recipients of the honour include then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in 1967, former ambassador to Japan Lim Chin Beng in 2004, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong in 2011, and former deputy prime minister S. Jayakumar in 2012. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Japan to confer prestigious honour on SM Lee Hsien Loong for bilateral contributions
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong was honoured for having made 'significant contributions to strengthening relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Singapore'. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI SINGAPORE – Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening ties between Singapore and Japan. The Embassy of Japan in Singapore posted the announcement on its social media on April 29, saying that Mr Lee, Singapore's prime minister from 2004 to 2024, had made 'significant contributions to strengthening relations and promoting friendship between Japan and Singapore'. A Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in a media statement on April 29 that Singapore 'deeply appreciates' the Japanese government's decision to honour SM Lee. 'Singapore and Japan enjoy a close and longstanding relationship, marked by strong political and economic ties, and multifaceted cooperation,' the spokesperson said. The two countries will commemorate the 6 0th anniversa ry of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026, added the spokesperson. The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875 to r ecognise individuals who have made distinguished contributions to Japan and its people. The Grand Cordon is the high est rank of th e award. Previous Singaporean recipients of the honour include then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in 1967, former ambassador to Japan Lim Chin Beng in 2004, Emer itus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong in 2011, and former deputy prime minister S. Jayakumar in 2012. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
