{
  "id": 7889843,
  "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-7889843",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T22:27:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1534394/amorims-milan-beaten-benfica-sunderland-make-dream-european-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Milan suffered their first defeat under Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 loss to Benfica in their Europa League opener, while Sunderland claimed a memorable 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar in their return to European competition after 53 years. The Italian champions had won two and drawn two of their first four Serie A games but were humbled by Benfica, who maintained their unbeaten start to the competition. Benfica's Dodi Lukebakio opened the scoring with a brilliant solo effort, and Jakub Kaminski doubled the lead from a cross by Souffian El Karouani. Sunderland, who had failed to capitalize on several chances early on, earned their penalty kick after Weslley Patati fouled Le Fee, who calmly converted to secure the win. The Black Cats' goalkeeper Robin Roefs also made a crucial save to deny AZ's Valdemar Byskov an equalizing goal in the 81st minute.",
  "summary": "PARIS: AC Milan slipped to their first defeat under Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 home loss to Benfica as the Europa League got under way on Wednesday, while Sunderland won on their return to Europe 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."
}