Neymar returns as Paris Saint-Germain thrash Monaco in China
PSG, with their names in Chinese characters on the back of their shirts, were the aggressors and they took the lead via Di Maria-s sumptuous free kick on 33 minutes

Paris Saint-Germains Brazilian forward Neymar Jr runs with the ball during the French Trophy of Champions (Trophee des Champions) football match between Monaco (ASM) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on August 4, 2018 in Shenzhen. / AFP PHOTO / Anne-Christine
Brazilian superstar Neymar made his first club appearance since February as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Monaco 4-0 in the Champions Trophy in China today. Angel Di Maria-s double fired PSG to their first silverware under new coach Thomas Tuchel as Neymar, long sidelined by a metatarsal fracture, came on as a late substitute.
Di Maria-s thunderous free kick opened the scoring on 33 minutes and he grabbed PSG-s fourth in injury time following strikes from Christopher Nkunku and Tim Weah. It was a comprehensive win for the reigning French champions in the season-s curtain-raiser, even without Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani who are yet to return after the World Cup.
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