Inter Milan's calamitous season hit a new low on Thursday as they squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva and suffer the embarrassment of an early Europa League exit.

Serge Aurier's two goals lift Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan on Sunday in an International Champions Cup.

Chinese electronics giant Suning said it will take a majority stake in Italy's Inter Milan on Monday, making the three-time European champions the most high-profile acquisition yet by investors from China.

The much-hyped move of celebrated football manager Jose Mourinho from Chelsea to rivals Manchester United faces an unexpected roadblock concerning who gets to exploit his name and image commercially.

Club football is back with a bang this weekend with a number of huge matches from around the footballing world.

Mourinho is glad to be presented with a reminder of his managerial abilities, with awards that pay tribute to his time at Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid.

Barcelona start the defence of their La Liga title Athletic Bilbao while Real Madrid kick-off the new season against Sporting Gijon.