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  "id": 7880220,
  "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-7880220",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T21:34:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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": "AC Milan suffered their first loss under manager Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica in the Europa League opener. The Portuguese side dominated the match, scoring a goal in the 16th minute through Dodi Lukebakio and extending their lead to 2-0 with a second goal from Jakub Kaminski. Milan failed to capitalize on their numerous chances, with Enzo Le Fee's penalty proving decisive in their 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar. Sunderland, making a rare return to European competition after a 53-year absence, secured a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar thanks to a penalty from Weslley Patati. Lyon overcame their Champions League play-off loss to Fenerbahce with a 2-1 win over Anderlecht, while Bayer Leverkusen defeated Slovenian champions Celje 2-0.",
  "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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      {
        "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."
}