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  "id": 2649599,
  "title": "Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-thrash-monza-to-launch-serie-a-title-defence-2649599",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T21:11:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/23/inter-thrash-monza-to-launch-serie-a-title-defence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Milan began their defence of the Serie A title with a commanding 4-1 victory over promoted Monza at home on Saturday. The match saw Inter take an early lead when Hakan Calhanoglu scored from distance just six minutes into the game. Monza managed to equalize in the 29th minute through Gustavo Varela. Inter regained the lead shortly after the restart, with Piotr Zielinski putting them ahead in the 48th minute. Pio Esposito added a third goal for Inter eight minutes later, courtesy of an inventive backheel finish from Andy Diouf's cross. Yann Bisseck sealed the win in the 63rd minute, completing a dominant performance for Inter. The match marked a strong start for John Stones, who made his debut as a substitute after being one of three England internationals signed by Inter during the close season. Inter coach Cristian Chivu acknowledged that the team needed some time to regain calm and clarity after the first half, but ultimately emerged as clear favorites to retain the Scudetto.",
  "summary": "Reigning Italian champions Inter Milan cruised to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza, while Napoli struck two late goals to brush aside Genoa 2-0.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Serie A | Inter 4-1 Monza: Quality shows in the end for Champions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/serie-a-inter-4-1-monza-quality-shows-in-the-end-for-champions",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Inter begin title defence with win over Monza, Napoli beat Genoa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-begin-title-defence-with-win-over-monza-napoli-beat-genoa",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:58:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-thrash-monza-to-launch-serie-a-title-defence-2651319",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:11:44.000Z"
      }
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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."
}