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The night before a brutal semifinal, Mussolini reportedly dined with the Swedish referee—who went on to officiate the final too.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He entertained, wined and dined, and flew people around for vacations at his various properties.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Servers in traditional red clothing were seen bustling between colourfully adorned tables, where attendees dined on dishes including Beijing roast duck, pork buns and tiramisu.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Many dined and drank beer with islanders at the Albatross Pub.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

We dined on fondue and freshly made pasta.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi