'Recharged' Zidane returns to rescue Real from its mire

MADRID - Real Madrid has picked one of its most successful figures to try to end one of its worst crises.

Zinedine Zidane is returning to coach the club he led to three straight Champions League titles before quitting while on top nine months ago.

Madrid announced on Monday that Zidane accepted an offer to replace Santiago Solari and signed a contract until June 2022 to try to get the club back on track after a disastrous season.