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.
MADRID - 7 JAN - Real Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory over fourth-tier Club Deportivo Minera in the Copa del Rey, advancing to the last 16. Arda Gulerstarred with a brace, while Federico Valverde opened the scoring early with a volley in the fifth minute. Eduardo Camavinga quickly doubled the lead with a header, and Guler added a third goal before the half-hour mark. Luka Modric furthered Madrid's advantage with a brilliant finish early in the second half, and Guler completed the scoring with his second goal just before the final whistle. Despite the heavy defeat, Minera goalkeeper Fran Martinez made several key saves, including shots from Valverde and Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Modric for his professionalism and leadership, noting his dedication even in less crucial matches. He also highlighted the strong connection between the players and the home crowd, with the players taking time to interact with fans after the match. With the win, Madrid maintains its lead in La Liga, sitting two points ahead of Atletico Madrid. Minera, currently at the top of Spain's Segunda Federacion Group 13, showed resilience but ultimately couldn’t overcome the superior firepower ofthe La Liga giants. — Reuters
