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Ex-Japan governor sent sexually harassing texts to staff

Ex-Japan governor sent sexually harassing texts to staff

File photo shows Fukui Gov. Tatsuji Sugimoto speaking at a press conference in Fukui, central Japan, on Dec. 4, 2025, after the prefectural parliament approved his resignation over a sexual harassment allegation. An investigative report by external lawyers said on Jan. 7, 2026, that he sent some 1,000 sexually harassing texts to multiple female staff of the local government and touched female staff members' bodies several times.

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AI-powered industrial robot

AI-powered industrial robot

A Fanuc Corp. robot moves a dice after oral instructions by a human during an international robot exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2025.

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AI-powered industrial robot

AI-powered industrial robot

A Yaskawa Electric Corp. robot packs a box during an international robot exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2025.

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AI-powered industrial robot

AI-powered industrial robot

A Yaskawa Electric Corp. robot packs a parcel during an international robot exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2025, with its arms having a human-like range of movement.

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AI-powered industrial robot

AI-powered industrial robot

A Yaskawa Electric Corp. robot packs a parcel during an international robot exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2025, with its arms having a human-like range of movement.

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

This photo shows a distant view of the Egyptian pyramid as seen from inside the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Artifacts are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Artifacts are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Artifacts are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

The body of the last trapped miner is transported to a funeral home after a flooding accident at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) drives past Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) is fouled by Boston Celtics' Neemias Queta (88) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) is fouled by Boston Celtics' Neemias Queta (88) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) shoots as Boston Celtics' Josh Minott (8) defends during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) drives past Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows a Tibetan antelope pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows Himalayan vultures pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Guo Yu) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows a Tibetan antelope pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Sakaguchi arrives in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 4 Kyodo - Shimon Sakaguchi, a professor at the University of Osaka and a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, arrives at Grand Hotel Stockholm in the Swedish capital on Dec. 5, 2025, ahead of the award ceremony on Dec. 10. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Sakaguchi leaves for Stockholm

OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 4 Kyodo - Shimon Sakaguchi, a professor at the University of Osaka and a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press at Osaka airport straddling Hyogo and Osaka prefectures on Dec. 4, 2025, before leaving for Stockholm to attend the award ceremony. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Kitagawa arrives in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 4 Kyodo - Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, arrives at Grand Hotel Stockholm in the Swedish capital on Dec. 4, 2025, ahead of the award ceremony on Dec. 10. (Kyodo)

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Displaced Families Return To Ruins - Syria

Displaced Families Return To Ruins - Syria

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows damaged houses in Ain Daqneh, in the northern countryside of Aleppo, Syria. Photo by Ji Ze/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Winter Scenery - China

Winter Scenery - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows the scenery after snow in Qilian Mountains in Kazak Autonomous County of Aksay in northwest China's Gansu Province. Photo by Gao Hongshan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Mario Gila of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Gustav Isaksen of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Luka Modric of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Massimiliano head coach of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan under pressure from Adam Marusic of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Gustav Isaksen of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Mike Maignan of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Mike Maignan of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Mario Gila of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Ardon Jashari of AC Milan under pressure from Valentin Castellanos of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Maurizio Sarri head coach of SS Lazio during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Massimiliano head coach of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Rafael Leao of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Massimiliano head coach of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Massimiliano head coach of AC Milan during the match of Coppa Italia Freccia Rossa Championship between S.S. Lazio and A.C.Milan at the Olimpico Stadium on Dec 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs AC Milan, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Rome, Italy, December 04 2025

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