Sports · 9 August 2026

Man City and Atlético Madrid kick off final Seoul friendly

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Manchester City and Atlético Madrid have kicked off their final pre-season friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium, a 12:00 UK time start closing both clubs' Asia tour. Enzo Maresca's City finish the trip here before next weekend's Community Shield against Arsenal, after beating a K-League All Stars side 3-1 in midweek. Diego Simeone's Atlético play one more friendly, away at Marseille, on Friday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 August 2026 at 12:31

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