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Conversation: Nissan to remain largest shareholder at Yokohama F. Marinos NHK

A: Hey there! Got any news?
B: Just a bit. Seems like Nissan ain't selling Yokohama F. Marinos, their soccer team.
A: Really? I heard they were thinking about it! That team's quite a deal, won the championship five times, right?
B: Right! It was founded by Nissan back in 1972. But now the city of Yokohama asked them to help keep the team active locally.
A: So what's Nissan saying about this?
B: They said they're thinking about changing the ownership structure, but they want to support the club's growth and sustainability. They care a lot about the team, it's part of their history and values!
A: That's good to hear! I guess Nissan is in a bit of a tight spot with their finances, huh?
B: Yep, they lost over 4.5 billion dollars last year! They're gonna close seven factories to rebuild. But they still wanna keep the soccer team active.
A: Wow, that shows some dedication! I hope things get better for them soon. Let's grab a coffee and talk more about this later!
Summary
Nissan is not selling their soccer team, Yokohama F. Marinos, despite financial struggles. The city of Yokohama has asked for assistance to keep the team active locally. Nissan plans to change the ownership structure and support the club's growth and sustainability, as it holds historical value
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ID: e03fd3b8-5c84-45c0-b965-c9cd9d78985f

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251004_03/#conversation

Date: Oct. 4, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-04

Created: 2025/10/05 00:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:17

Last Read: 2025/10/05 08:51