Enzo Maresca experienced a losing start as Manchester City manager, with his team falling to Inter Milan in a pre-season friendly decided by a penalty shootout. The match marked Maresca’s debut at the helm of the Premier League champions. Details surrounding the game remain limited, but the result indicates a competitive clash despite its friendly status. The game provided Maresca with an initial assessment of his squad before the upcoming season. While a loss isn't ideal, pre-season results are not always indicative of future performance. Further analysis of the match and Maresca's tactics will be anticipated in reports to follow. The defeat offers Inter Milan a positive result as they also prepare for their upcoming campaign.