Angel Di Maria was hailed as "exceptional" after scoring twice against his former club as Paris Saint-Germain shrugged off the absences of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 on Wednesday to get off to the perfect start in the Champions League.

Champions League: Angel Di Maria stars as Paris Saint-Germain tear apart Real Madrid

Forwards Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been ruled out for Paris St Germain's opening Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, the French Ligue 1 champions said.

PSG forwards Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

Karim Benzema scored twice on Saturday in an outstanding performance for Real Madrid against Levante, although his side were left hanging on for a 3-2 win on the day Eden Hazard made his La Liga debut.

Real Madrid hang on for win after Benzema brilliance

Former England soccer captain David Beckham, veteran U.S. singer and song-writer Iggy Pop and teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg were among the figures honoured on Tuesday at the annual GQ Men of the Year Awards.

David Beckham, Iggy Pop, Greta Thunberg honoured at annual GQ Men of the Year Awards

Paris St Germain are not close to reaching a deal with Barcelona that would take Neymar back to the Spanish champions as the Catalans have not met the French club's asking price for the Brazil forward, PSG's sporting director Leonardo said on Friday.

Barca offer for Neymar has not met PSG demands: Leonardo

Amid transfer rumours, Brazilian star footballer Neymar on Saturday trained with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) teammates ahead of their Ligue 1 trip to Rennes. Neymar has been linked heavily with a return to Spain with either former club Barcelona.

Amid transfer rumours, Neymar trains with PSG teammates

Zinedine Zidane has admitted Gareth Bale is back in his plans ahead of Real Madrid's opening La Liga game of the season against Celta Vigo on Saturday. Eden Hazard sustained a thigh injury in training on Friday, meaning Bale could even start against Celta following a turbulent summer for the Welshman.

I'm now counting on Bale, says Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid will rival Barcelona in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar this summer, according to reports in the Spanish press on Friday. Madrid have shifted focus to Neymar after the close of the English Premier League's transfer window on Thursday ended their hopes of signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Real Madrid go head-to-head with Barcelona for Neymar: Reports

Gareth Bale's move to Chinese side Jiangsu Suning collapsed on Sunday after Real Madrid cancelled the proposed deal due to wrangling over the fee, a source told AFP on Sunday.

Real Madrid block Gareth Bale China move: Source

Diego Costa scored four goals as Real Madrid were embarrassed 7-3 by rivals Atletico Madrid in the final match of their United States tour in New Jersey on Friday.

Diego Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid 7-3

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane commented on Gareth Bale's future and rumoured move to Chinese Super League club, Jiangsu Suning. As per the media reports, the Welshman is close to signing a three-year deal worth an estimated £1million a week with the Chinese club.

Amid Bale's transfer rumours, Zinedine Zidane says 'Gareth is with us'

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Spanish defender Jesus Vallejo on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, the Premier League club said on Saturday. The 22-year-old centre back is Wolves' first signing of the close season and arrives at Molineux stadium having captained Spain to the under-21 European Championship title last month.

Wolves sign defender Jesus Vallejo on loan from Real Madrid

Gareth Bale will not be leaving Real Madrid on loan during the transfer window despite falling out of favour under Zinedine Zidane, his agent said on Tuesday. The Real boss said at the weekend the La Liga giants were poised to offload the 30-year-old Wales star.

Gareth Bale 'won't be leaving' Real Madrid on loan, says agent

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over an alleged rape in Las Vegas a decade ago after US prosecutors said Monday they did not have enough evidence to proceed.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges in United States

Iker Casillas will join the Porto staff while he recovers from the heart attack he suffered two months ago, the Spanish goalkeeper and Portuguese club announced on Monday.

Iker Casillas to join FC Porto staff after heart attack recovery

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has left the Spanish giants' pre-season training camp in Montreal after the death of his brother, the club have said. Zidane returned home on Friday, with Real on Saturday revealing his brother Farid had died.

Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid training camp after brother's death

Arjen Robben has retired from football, foregoing the chance for a few more seasons in his native Netherlands, the 35-year-old Dutch international said on Thursday.

Dutch great Arjen Robben announces retirement from football

Eden Hazard was unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday as around 50,000 supporters turned out to welcome the player they hope will launch a glorious new era under Zinedine Zidane.

It was my dream to play for Real Madrid, says Eden Hazard at Santiago Bernabeu unveiling

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is set to join Real Madrid after a deal worth €100 million ($112.65 million) plus add-ons was agreed between the two clubs on Thursday, British and Spanish media reported.

Real Madrid agree fee for Chelsea's Eden Hazard: Reports

Real Madrid unseated Manchester United as the world's most valuable soccer club, according to the annual list published by business magazine Forbes on Wednesday.

Real Madrid unseat Manchester United as most valuable soccer team: Forbes

Spain's La Liga is in danger because of a proposal from European soccer body UEFA to create a Champions League that would be largely closed off to outsiders, its president Javier Tebas said Monday.

Without doubt La Liga in danger, says Javier Tebas

Spain's football league, La Liga, announced on Thursday that their clubs had posted record revenue of €4.479 billion ($5.01 billion) for the 2017-18 season. The number marks a 20.

La Liga posts record financial figures

Real Madrid earned a fifth consecutive home win by beating Villarreal 3-2 in an open and entertaining game on Sunday in front of their lowest crowd for a league fixture this season.

Real Madrid beat Villarreal in front of sparse Bernabeu crowd

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Champions League: Angel Di Maria stars as Paris Saint-Germain tear apart Real Madrid

PSG forwards Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

Real Madrid hang on for win after Benzema brilliance

David Beckham, Iggy Pop, Greta Thunberg honoured at annual GQ Men of the Year Awards

David Beckham, Iggy Pop, Greta Thunberg honoured at annual GQ Men of the Year Awards

Barca offer for Neymar has not met PSG demands: Leonardo

Amid transfer rumours, Neymar trains with PSG teammates

I'm now counting on Bale, says Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid go head-to-head with Barcelona for Neymar: Reports

Real Madrid block Gareth Bale China move: Source

Diego Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid 7-3

Amid Bale's transfer rumours, Zinedine Zidane says 'Gareth is with us'

Wolves sign defender Jesus Vallejo on loan from Real Madrid

Gareth Bale 'won't be leaving' Real Madrid on loan, says agent

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges in United States

Iker Casillas to join FC Porto staff after heart attack recovery

Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid training camp after brother's death

Dutch great Arjen Robben announces retirement from football

It was my dream to play for Real Madrid, says Eden Hazard at Santiago Bernabeu unveiling

Real Madrid agree fee for Chelsea's Eden Hazard: Reports

Real Madrid unseat Manchester United as most valuable soccer team: Forbes

Without doubt La Liga in danger, says Javier Tebas

La Liga posts record financial figures

Real Madrid beat Villarreal in front of sparse Bernabeu crowd