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  "id": 7875380,
  "title": "Amorim’s Milan beaten by Benfica, Sunderland make dream European return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/amorims-milan-beaten-by-benfica-sunderland-make-dream-european-return",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T21:34:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/17/amorim-s-milan-beaten-by-benfica-sunderland-make-dream-european-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Milan suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica in the Europa League, marking their first loss under manager Ruben Amorim, while Sunderland made a triumphant return to European competition with a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar. The Italian giants, seven-time European champions, were outmaneuvered by the Portuguese side, who secured an unbeaten start to their Europa League season. Benfica's Dodi Lukebakio scored a stunning individual goal early on, and Jakub Kaminski capitalized on a cross to seal the victory. Sunderland, the Black Cats, showed resilience in their first European match since 1973, with Weslley Patati scoring a penalty after Le Fee had a similar spot-kick saved by David Raya in their recent Premier League fixture.",
  "summary": "AC Milan slipped to their first defeat under Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 loss, while Sunderland clinched a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar after a 53-year absence.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sunderland embark on European adventure after decades in doldrums",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/sunderland-embark-on-european-adventure-after-decades-in-doldrums",
        "published": "2026-09-15T02:01:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sunderland embark on European adventure after decades in doldrums",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/sunderland-embark-on-european-adventure-after-decades-in-doldrums-7466184",
        "published": "2026-09-15T03:38:44.000Z"
      }
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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."
}