{
  "id": 2632492,
  "title": "Inter begin title defence with stylish 4-1 win over Monza",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-begin-title-defence-with-stylish-4-1-win-over-monza",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T18:58:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/inter-begin-title-defence-stylish-4-1-win-over-monza-6335236"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Milan launched their Serie A title defence with a commanding 4-1 home victory over Monza on Saturday. The Italian champions took an early lead in the sixth minute, as Hakan Calhanoglu fired a powerful first-time shot from outside the penalty box into the roof of the net. Monza equalised just before halftime through Gustavo Varela, who scored his Serie A debut goal after a quick turn by Manuel Akanji. Inter regained control after the break and extended their lead to three goals before the end of the first half. Pio Esposito's clever back-heel and Andy Diouf's assist set up Diouf to finish with a neat shot past the stranded keeper. Piotr Zielinski added a fourth goal eight minutes later after Semuel Pizzignacco's deflected shot presented a chance. Monza's manager, Cristian Chivu, admitted his side struggled in the first half due to Inter's dominance. Napoli began their season with a 2-0 win at Genoa, thanks to late goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Antonio Vergara.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}