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Report: Former France star Zinedine Zidane returning to coach Real Madrid

MADRID (AP) — Zinedine Zidane will reportedly return to coach Real Madrid, the club he led to three straight Champions League titles.

Spanish television channel La Sexta says the former France great will replace Santiago Solari.

In less than a week, Madrid twice lost to Barcelona and once to Ajax, being eliminated from the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and seeing its Spanish league title chances all but end.

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It wasn't clear if Zidane would arrive for the remainder of the Spanish league or if he would return for next season.