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  "id": 2651319,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T21:11:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "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 opened their Serie A title defence with a resounding 4-1 victory over Monza at home on Saturday. The hosts took an early lead through Hakan Calhanoglu, who struck from distance just six minutes into the game. Monza equalised in the 29th minute via Gustavo Varela. Inter regained their lead in the second half, with Piotr Zielinski scoring in the 48th minute. Pio Esposito extended their lead eight minutes later with an inventive backheel after Andy Diouf's cross. Yann Bisseck sealed the win for Inter in the 63rd minute. The win underlined Inter's status as clear favorites to retain the Scudetto. Inter coach Cristian Chivu acknowledged that his team was \"a bit rusty\" in the first half but said they \"regained our calm and clarity after the break.\"",
  "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"
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      {
        "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-2649599",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:11:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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-2671327",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:50:15.000Z"
      }
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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."
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