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Inter Milan pre-season friendlies 2026

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Inter Milan ~~opened~~ began its 2026 pre‑season with a 1‑2 ~~loss~~ defeat to Karlsruher SC in Germany, where Andy Diouf ~~scored both goals while trialling~~ featured in a new fifth‑midfielder role. The ~~club then travelled to Hong Kong for~~ next fixture was a pre‑season friendly against Manchester City ~~on 1 August~~ at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports ~~Park.~~ Park on 1 August. The match ended 1‑1 after ~~90 minutes, with~~ regular time – City took the lead through Divin Mubama ~~putting City ahead~~ after a cross from Antoine Semenyo, and Benjamin Pavard ~~equalising six minutes later~~ equalised for Inter with a header from a Federico Dimarco pass. Inter won the ~~ensuing~~ subsequent penalty shoot‑out 3‑1, ~~thanks to conversions by~~ with Piotr Zieliński, Mattia Mosconi and Matteo ~~Lavelli,~~ Lavelli converting, while only Claudio Echeverri scored for City. Benjamin Pavard was named man of the ~~match.~~ match, and Inter midfielder Aleksandar Stanković also received praise for his orchestration. Enzo ~~Maresca~~ Maresca, appointed on a three‑year contract after Pep Guardiola’s departure, made his ~~debut as~~ Manchester City ~~manager, receiving praise from Josko Gvardiol~~ debut. Players lauded his attacking ideas: Semenyo described the style as “music to my ears”, Gvardiol called Maresca “the perfect ~~choice”. City youngster~~ choice”, and teenager Ryan McAidoo ~~also drew positive comments. The friendly~~ was highlighted ~~fitness concerns, notably Rodri’s back‑surgery recovery.~~ for his aggressive wing play. The result was viewed as a positive sign of the new tactical direction, with the squad expressing confidence that the team will adapt ahead of the season. Inter coach Cristian Chivu used the occasion to stress the ~~urgent~~ need for a right‑winger, naming Moussa Diaby as a target, and ~~lauded~~ praised young ~~midfielder~~ talents Aleksandar Stanković and defender Carlos Augusto. The fixture attracted 42,826 spectators and will be followed by further pre‑season matches for both ~~clubs, including City’s upcoming games against a K‑League All‑Stars side and Atletico Madrid before the Community Shield.~~ clubs.

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