MARESCA LOSES FIRST MATCH AS MANCHESTER CITY IN PENALTY DEFEAT TO INTER

Enzo Maresca's first match in charge of Manchester City ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Inter Milan in a friendly in Hong Kong. The match finished 1-1 after normal time before Inter won on penalties. The fixture was played as a pre-season friendly.

Manchester City and Inter Milan met for this friendly encounter during the pre-season period. The match took place in Hong Kong and was completed on the same day it was reported. The 1-1 scoreline meant the outcome was decided by a shootout format.

Maresca has now taken charge of Manchester City and will continue preparations for the upcoming season. Friendly matches typically form part of a club's pre-season programme before competitive fixtures begin. Manchester City will play further matches as they build fitness and cohesion ahead of their domestic and European campaigns.