Di Maria: My daughter inspired red-hot form

Angel di Maria played his best season for Real Madrid last year while suffering tragedy away from the pitch.

The Manchester United winger spent every day in hospital with his daughter Mia, who was born three months premature and was given just a 30% chance of survival.

Di Maria was the most used outfield player in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, and capped last season with a man-of-the- match performance in the Champions League final, before helping Argentina reach the World Cup final.