January 23, 2026
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
PARIS - 8 JAN - France coach Didier Deschamps announced he will step down after the 2026 World Cup, marking the end of his tenure with the national team. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed that Deschamps, who is France’s longest-serving national coach, will not seek to renew his contract, which expires in 2026. Deschamps made it clear that he feels the time is right to depart, stating that he has given everything with the same passion and commitment to keeping France at the top level.
Having taken over the national team in 2012, Deschamps led France to a World Cup titlein 2018, reached the European Championship final in 2016, and won the 2021 Nations League. In 2022, he guided the team to the World Cup final once again, where they were defeated by Argentina in a thrilling penalty shootout. Deschamps, one of only three individuals to win the prestigious tournament asboth a player and a coach, emphasized the importance of knowing when to move on, stating that there is life after coaching.
