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Manchester City falls to Inter Milan on penalties in Maresca's debut

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Manchester City falls to Inter Milan on penalties in Maresca's debut
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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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.

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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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Enzo Maresca suffered a defeat on penalties in his opening game as Manchester City manager after the Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by Inter in 90 minutes of action in Hong Kong.City’s touring squad ...

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