Rodri and Haaland to Sit Out Manchester City's Seoul Games

WHO:

Yonhap News Agency - Rodri captained Spain to their second World Cup title earlier this month.

Yonhap News Agency - Haaland took his upstart Norway to the quarterfinals at the World Cup.

The Korea Times - Midfielder Rodri and forward Erling Haaland are notable absentees from Manchester City's traveling squad.

Yonhap News Agency - Rodri captained Spain, and Haaland is a forward for Norway.

WHAT:

The Korea Times - Manchester City will play Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday, August 1, and then travel to Korea for two matches against a K League All-Star squad on Wednesday, August 5, and Atlético Madrid on August 9.

Yahoo Sports - This summer will be the first time Manchester City has played in Hong Kong since 2019.

Yahoo Sports - This will be Manchester City's first visit to South Korea since 2023.

The Korea Times - Haaland has won three Premier League Golden Boots in his first four seasons with Manchester City as the English competition's scoring leader.

Yahoo Sports - Manchester City will begin their pre-season tour in Hong Kong with a match against Serie A champions Inter on Saturday, August 1, at Kai Tak Sports Park.

Yahoo Sports - Manchester City will play against a K League All-Star squad on Wednesday, August 5, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Manchester City will conclude their pre-season tour with a match against Atlético Madrid on Sunday, August 9, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

The Korea Times - Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, becoming the first winner without a goal or an assist.

The Korea Times - Haaland finished tied for third at the tournament with seven goals.

The Korea Times - Manchester City unveiled an initial 28-man traveling squad for their Asian tour.

Yonhap News Agency - Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first winner without a goal or an assist.

Yonhap News Agency - Haaland finished tied for third at the World Cup with seven goals.

The Korea Times - Manchester City will play Inter Milan in Hong Kong and two matches in Korea against a K League All-Star squad and Atletico Madrid.

WHERE:

The Korea Times - Manchester City will play at Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea.

Yonhap News Agency - The matches in South Korea are scheduled against a K League All-Star squad and Atletico Madrid.

WHEN:

The Korea Times - The match against Atletico Madrid is scheduled for Aug. 9.

Yonhap News Agency - The match against the K League All-Star squad is scheduled for next Wednesday.

WHY:

The Korea Times - Several first-team players who reached the quarterfinal stages or beyond at the FIFA World Cup will not travel for the preseason tour due to required rest time.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Manchester City has coordinated events with PUMA in Hong Kong and Seoul for fans to interact with special guests, see the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, watch open training sessions, and visit pop-up stores selling official City merchandise.

The Korea Times - Rodri underwent "minor" back surgery and will begin a short period of rehabilitation.

Manchester City is set to play Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday, August 1, before heading to South Korea for two matches against a K League All-Star squad on Wednesday, August 5, and Atlético Madrid on August 9. This marks Manchester City's first trip to Hong Kong since 2019 and their first visit to South Korea since 2023. In addition to the matches, the club has organized events with PUMA in both locations, allowing fans to meet special guests, view the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, attend open training sessions, and shop at pop-up stores featuring official merchandise.