Manchester City falls to Inter Milan on penalties in Maresca's debut
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Enzo Maresca's first match as Manchester City coach ended in a penalty shootout loss to Inter Milan. The game, held in Hong Kong, finished 1-1 after regulation time, with Divin Mubama scoring for City in the 14th minute before Benjamin Pavard equalized six minutes later. Phil Foden captained the team in a show of support after a challenging season under Pep Guardiola. Inter Milan converted three penalties while City missed three, resulting in a 3-1 penalty victory for Inter.
- •Match played in Hong Kong on August 1, 2026
- •Divin Mubama opened the scoring for Manchester City
- •Benjamin Pavard equalized shortly after for Inter Milan
- •The penalty shootout ended 3-1 in favor of Inter Milan
- •Phil Foden served as captain in a vote of confidence
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Man City fire blanks in shootout defeat but McAidoo stars
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Penalty defeat for new Man City coach Maresca
"Enzo Maresca's first game in charge of Manchester City ended in a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after a 1-1 friendly draw in Hong Kong - but results don't really matter in friendlies. Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola this summer - and the new boss got off to the perfect start when Divin Mubama scored the opener from close range on 14 minutes. Benjamin Pavard equalised for Inter six minutes later, but neither team were able to find a winner in the second half.
"Enzo Maresca watched his Manchester City side lose on penalties to Inter Milan in his first match in charge after a 1-1 draw. Phil Foden captained the team in Hong Kong in a vote of confidence for the England man after a difficult final season under Pep Guardiola.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:50 PMMan City fire blanks in shootout defeat but McAidoo stars
Enzo Maresca's first game in charge of Manchester City ended in a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after a 1-1 friendly draw in Hong Kong - but results don't really matter in friendlies. Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola this summer - and the new boss got off to the perfect start when Divin Mubama scored the opener from close range on 14 minutes. Benjamin Pavard equalised for Inter six minutes later, but neither team were able to find a winner in the second half.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:18 PMPenalty defeat for new Man City coach Maresca
Enzo Maresca watched his Manchester City side lose on penalties to Inter Milan in his first match in charge after a 1-1 draw. Phil Foden captained the team in Hong Kong in a vote of confidence for the England man after a difficult final season under Pep Guardiola.
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