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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎥 Golden generation: Betis youth team crowned Champions Cup winners
The future is secure in Heliópolis. Just a few days ago, the first team experienced the bitterness of losing a European final against Chelsea, but today the Real Betis youth team has brought back the joy by lifting the Champions Cup. The team coached by Dani Fragoso overcame Valencia in the final, delivering an outstanding second half. Rodrigo, who scored before halftime, sealed the comeback for the Betis side. And it was Morante, son of the maestro, who put the cherry on top of a dream final. Advertisement The victory in this Champions Cup guarantees Real Betis a place in the Youth League, the top continental competition in the category. A milestone for a generation destined to become the heart and soul of the first team in just a few years. The right to dream is more guaranteed than ever. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
BBVA's Bid for Sabadell Delayed Amid Government Review
CC-Transcript 00:00Rodrigo, Spain's antitrust watchdog, had cleared the offer with some conditions. So I wonder how Madrid's justifying its own review. So they are saying it's about national interest and that gives them the right to look into this. Legally, they're allowed to do this, but they have certain restrictions and they can only comment beyond or on top of what the CMC, the watchdog, said. They cannot add new factors into their analysis. The other issue here is whether or not they can argue that this has to do with national security, not only national interest. That is a bit harder to imagine, but that is one issue that the other parties will be looking at, because BBVA says that legally they can only get involved in issues with national security. So you have two arguments. On one hand, they say it's national interest. On the other hand, you have BBVA saying the law only allows you to step in if you have issues of national security. So those are the two arguments that are being used right now to justify this. Okay. But if the government does set tough conditions on a takeover, how much could that limit what BBVA wants to do? Would it mean that the deal just isn't worth it in the end? So there are two kind of conditions they can set right now. On one hand, the one that's pretty clear is that the government has the ability to block the legal merger. What that means is BBVA could potentially end up buying a stake, even over 50% in SABADELL. But could it actually merge the banks? It could be just a shareholder, but not the actual owner. That's something the government can do legally. And obviously, then the question would be, is BBVA interested in being a shareholder in its competitor? Also, how does that affect competition? And that's one issue. BBVA has always said that they are interested and will stay here on the long run. The other way that this could play out is that the government sets tougher conditions, as you say, such as higher restrictions on the conditions they have to offer to clients, and that instead of doing these conditions like the competition regulator asked for three years or five, in some cases, the government says no, these conditions have to be one in ten for ten or 15. And that's when BBVA could potentially say, this is too much for me. The final thing is BBVA could also indicate that, okay, look, we will put money on the table. We will offer cash to the shareholders, and that suddenly changes the mood on this Sabadell site. That has not been floated yet, but it is a it's a trump card. Everybody's, you know, has expectations around.
GMA Network
6 days ago
- GMA Network
3 persons arrested for illegal gun sale in Makati
The Southern Police District (SPD) on Tuesday said three persons, including a 'media practitioner,' were arrested in an entrapment operation against the illegal sale of firearms in front of an apartelle in Makati City on Monday. In a statement, the SPD identified the suspects as 26-year-old ''Patrick,'' 52-year-old ''Rodrigo,'' and 52-year-old ''Gaynor,'' who is allegedly a media practitioner. The operation was launched after an informant reported about the illegal activities of Patrick and his cohorts within the National Capital Region. The SPD said that among the items seized from the suspects were firearms, gun registration cards, vehicles, live ammunition, press credentials, and phones. The suspects and the seized items were brought to SPD's District Special Operation Unit for documentation and for filing of complaints for violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act as well as the election gun ban. 'These unlicensed weapons are more than just contraband—they are tools of violence that empower criminal elements, endanger innocent lives, and undermine public safety. Every firearm taken off the streets is a step toward a safer environment for our families and communities,' SPD acting chief Police Brigadier General Joseph Arguelles said. — Joviland Rita/VBL, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ASEAN 2025 sales forecast faces third consecutive year of decline
The ASEAN Light Vehicle (LV) market closed Q1 2025 with marginal growth of 2% YoY, thanks to positive results in the region's two smallest markets: Vietnam and the Philippines. The Vietnamese market surged by 51% YoY in Q1 2025, largely attributable to the strong performance of VinFast. According to the company announcement, it delivered more than 35k units in Q1 2025, a substantial increase from approximately 9k units in Q1 2024. VinFast has now become the leading automaker in the Vietnamese market, accounting for more than 31% of total LV sales. Looking ahead to the remainder of 2025, and considering that Q1 results have exceeded our expectations, we have revised the country's forecast upward to a record high of 521k units, marking a 12% YoY increase. This optimistic outlook is supported by the market's resilience and robust economic growth. Meanwhile, LV demand in the Philippines rose by 10% YoY in March, marking the 37th consecutive month of growth, and contributed to overall Q1 2025 sales increasing by 9% YoY. Based on local media reports, the strong results were supported by increasing demand for EVs, affordable vehicle prices from Chinese brands, and aggressive sales campaigns. Moreover, household consumption grew by 5.3% in Q1 2025, improving from 4.7% in Q4 2024, thanks to easing inflation. This could imply higher consumer confidence and purchasing power. Despite the positive growth in Q1 2025, we have cut the Philippines' 2025-27 sales forecast by an average of 2% compared to last month's report, due to political uncertainty stemming from the conflict between the Marcos and Rodrigo families. As such, 2025 volumes are now projected at 492k units, reflecting a 4% YoY increase. In contrast, LV sales in Thailand decreased by 7% YoY in Q1 2025. However, this decline is less severe than the nearly 30% contraction experienced in Q4 2024 and the subdued total LV sales of 565k units (-26% YoY) for the whole of last year. We have made a downward adjustment to the country's sales forecast for 2025-2028. Volumes are now expected to decrease by to 555k units in 2025, with a projected recovery to 625k units in 2026. A major concern arises from the unpredictable policies of the US under the new administration of President Trump. The Bank of Thailand has projected that, in the most favorable scenario, the economy will expand by 2%. However, if the impact of US tariffs is more pronounced, growth may slow to 1.3%. Although the long-term sales outlook remains generally positive, it is important to note that growth is likely to be constrained by the high level of household debt and a more moderate pace of economic expansion. Based on the recent GAIKINDO report, the Indonesian LV market dropped by 2% YoY from January to April. Toyota, Isuzu, and Fuso were the only Japanese brands that saw their sales grow during this period, thanks to the new generation Innova, Agya GR Sport, and the newly launched Hilux Rangga for Toyota, as well as Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) for all three brands. Meanwhile, new Chinese players, particularly BYD, Denza, Aion, Chery, and Geely, delivered positive performances due to the expansion of their modelline-ups, although it is important to note that these Chinese brands had not started operations in Q1 2024. Indonesia's near-term outlook has been lowered by an average of 4% compared to our previous report due to: a) weaker-than-expected sales in March and April; b) Indonesia's Q1 2025 GDP growth of 4.9%, the slowest rate in three and a half years; and c) a weak currency leading to vehicle price hikes and high inflation. As such, Indonesia's 2025 sales were revised downward to 775k units, representing a 3% YoY decline. In Malaysia, the LV market started the year sluggishly, recording a 24% YoY decline in January. However, volumes gradually improved and achieved growth of 1% YoY in February, 2% YoY in March, and 3% YoY in April, thanks to new model launches from Chinese OEMs such as the BYD Sealion 7 and M6, Denza D9, Jaecoo J7 PHEV, and Omoda C9, along with aggressive sales campaigns from automakers. As a result, Malaysia's LV market improved from a double-digit decline in January to a single-digit decline of 4% YoY from January to April as a whole. Malaysia's Passenger Vehicle (PV) sales were stronger than expected, and national brands are now set to expand their xEV models in the market. This led us to increase Malaysia's 2025 outlook from 759k units to 772k units, although this still represents a decline from a record high of 818k units in 2024. As a result, the ASEAN LV sales near-term outlook has been lowered by approximately 1% compared to our previous report, and 2025 sales are now projected to marginally drop from 3.12 million units in 2024 to 3.11 million units in 2025, with downside risks stemming from global trade uncertainty. This article was first published on GlobalData's dedicated research platform, the . "ASEAN 2025 sales forecast faces third consecutive year of decline – GlobalData" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
After 6-year absence, Isco returns to Spain's squad for Nations League semifinal. Rodri still out
FILE - Manchester City's Rodrigo runs on the pitch during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File) Barcelona's Gavi, second from right, and Valladolid's Anuar, centre left, challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Betis' Isco shields the ball from Fiorentina's Rolan Mandragora during the UEFA Conference League second leg semifinal soccer match between Fiorentina and Real Betis at Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) Betis' Isco, front, moves the ball away from Fiorentina's Rolando Mandragora during the UEFA Conference League second leg semifinal soccer match between Fiorentina and Real Betis at Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) Betis' Isco, front, moves the ball away from Fiorentina's Rolando Mandragora during the UEFA Conference League second leg semifinal soccer match between Fiorentina and Real Betis at Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) FILE - Manchester City's Rodrigo runs on the pitch during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File) Barcelona's Gavi, second from right, and Valladolid's Anuar, centre left, challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Betis' Isco shields the ball from Fiorentina's Rolan Mandragora during the UEFA Conference League second leg semifinal soccer match between Fiorentina and Real Betis at Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) Betis' Isco, front, moves the ball away from Fiorentina's Rolando Mandragora during the UEFA Conference League second leg semifinal soccer match between Fiorentina and Real Betis at Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence, Italy, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Marco Bucco/LaPresse via AP) MADRID (AP) — Isco is back with Spain's national team after a six-year absence, while Rodri remains out after a long injury layoff. Coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday named 26 players for the Nations League semifinal against France on June 5 in Stuttgart. Germany and Portugal will play in the other semifinal on June 4 in Munich. Advertisement The 33-year-old Isco, the former Real Madrid player who is now with Real Betis, hadn't been called up for Spain since 2019. His solid performances for Betis in the Spanish league earned him a spot in the national team again. 'I've never paid attention to how long they've been away," De la Fuente said. "It was the right time for Isco to return, he'll be there and he'll contribute, because if I had thought otherwise, he wouldn't have been there.' Rodri recently returned for Manchester City after a long layoff because of a serious knee injury, but De la Fuente felt it was too soon to bring him back to the national team. 'He's very important but has been out for eight months and played only 10 minutes," De la Fuente said. 'I've spoken with him and we thought it wasn't the time to take any risks.' Advertisement The coach did select midfielder Gavi, who also sustained a serious knee injury but played often for Barcelona this year. 'He's at a high level and has room for improvement,' De la Fuente said. 'He has to keep working to maintain the level he was at a little over a year ago.' Included in the list, as expected, were Barcelona players Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Dani Olmo. Athletic's Nico Williams also was called up. Some of those missing were defenders Iñigo Martínez of Barcelona and Raúl Asencio of Real Madrid. ___ Squad: Goalkeepers: David Raya (Arsenal), Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad), Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao) Advertisement Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Óscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo), Dani Vivian (Athletic Bilbao), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid) Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Alex Baena (Villarreal), Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Aleix García (Bayer Leverkusen), Pedri (Barcelona), Isco (Real Betis). Forwards: Álvaro Morata (Galatasaray), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Samu Omorodion (Porto), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona). ___ AP soccer:
