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  "id": 9847359,
  "title": "UEFA Nations League: Mancini’s Italy return ends in 2-0 defeat to Belgium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uefa-nations-league-mancinis-italy-return-ends-in-2-0-defeat-to-9847359",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T22:24:40.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/uefa-nations-league-mancinis-italy-return-ends-in-2-0-defeat-to-belgium/"
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  "summary": "Italy's football team, led by coach Roberto Mancini, lost 2-0 to Belgium in a UEFA Nations League match in Rome. The goals were scored by Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio. This was Mancini's second debut as Italy coach.\n\nIn another match, France beat Turkey 1-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the only goal. However, Mbappé was injured shortly after scoring and had to be substituted out. According to Yahoo Sports, Michael Olise made a fine pass to Mbappé, who then scored a low shot in the 54th minute.\n\nItaly's loss comes six months after the team failed to qualify for the World Cup. The team's rebuild under Mancini has gotten off to a difficult start.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "UEFA Nations League: Mancini’s Italy return ends in 2-0 defeat to Belgium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uefa-nations-league-mancinis-italy-return-ends-in-2-0-defeat-to",
        "published": "2026-09-25T22:20:40.000Z"
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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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