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  "id": 14572450,
  "title": "Serie A sides endure humbling Champions League match day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/serie-a-sides-endure-humbling-champions-league-match-day-14572450",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T23:31:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/15/serie-a-sides-endure-humbling-champions-league-match-day"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serie A clubs experienced a harrowing Champions League match day on Wednesday, with all four Italian teams suffering defeats. Inter Milan fell 4-3 to Belgian side Club Brugge at home, while AS Roma was upset 4-3 by Real Madrid. Debutants Como lost 3-2 to Feyenoord in Rotterdam, and Napoli was routed 3-1 by Villarreal. The setbacks highlight a decline in form for Inter, who have lost seven of their last eight Champions League games. The Italian Football Federation is currently under special administration after the national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive tournament. Roma forward Matias Soule emphasized the need for complete focus during the match, while Como manager Cesc Fabregas acknowledged the steep learning curve of top European competition.",
  "summary": "All four Italian teams lost on the same match day for the first time, with Serie A champions Inter Milan’s defeat to Brugge highlighting a stark decline.",
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        "title": "Serie A sides endure humbling Champions League match day",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Serie A sides endure humbling Champions League match day",
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