Kick Off: Zidane promised £300m to spend; Solskjaer to be named permanent boss

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Zidane returns to Real Madrid to replace Solari as manager until 2022

Real Madrid have officially confirmed the return of Zinedine Zidane as their new coach who replaces Santiago Solari on a deal until 2022.

Zidane promised £300m transfer overhaul for Madrid return (Independent)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has promised Zinedine Zidane an expensive overhaul of their ailing team, in order to convince the French legend to return to the Bernabeu, according to Independent.

Solskjaer set to be named permanent boss by Man Utd during international break

Manchester United are ready to confirm Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new permanent boss during the upcoming international break.

Bye Solari, Zidane is back!

Zidane: The president called me and I'm here because I love him and Real Madrid

Following confirmation that Zinedine Zidane has returned to Real Madrid as coach, signing a contract until 2022, the Frenchman faced the press.

Zidane says he's 'buzzing' to be back at Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane has revealed that he turned down offers from other clubs to seal a shock return to Real Madrid.

Zidane identifies Kante as his top transfer target for Real Madrid (GdS)

Zinedine Zidane stunned the entire footballing world on Monday after it was announced that he would be returning as manager of Real Madrid.

Why Zidane agreed to return to Real Madrid?

It didn't look likely, but the Frenchman was eventually convinced to return to his former post - and Goal outlines the reasons behind his decision

Emotional goodbyes from Reguilon and Vinicius to Solari

Young left-back Sergio Reguilon was the first player to send a goodbye message to Santiago Solari after he was dismissed as Real Madrid coach.

All players EXCEPT MARCELO have bid farewell to Solari today (Deportes Cuatro)

According to Deportes Cuatro, EXCEPT MARCELO, all Real Madrid players have already bid an emotional farewell to Santiago Solari, whose dismissal is said to be imminent.

Real Madrid offer Solari opportunity to stay

Santiago Solari may no longer be the coach of Real Madrid's first team, a role he took up against Melilla in the Copa del Rey, but he remains contractually linked to the club.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Man Utd top table of shots on target across Europe's big five leagues

Barring Sunday's slip up at Arsenal, everything has been going smoothly for Manchester United since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed interim manager in December.

Douglas Costa out of Juventus squad vs Atletico as Sandro & Khedira suspended

Douglas Costa is out of the Champions League Round of 16 between Juventus and Atletico Madrid, and Alex Sandro is suspended with Sami Khedira, Mattia De Sciglio and Juan Cuadrado injured.

Godin leads Atletico squad for Juventus amid injury issue; Costa suspended

Atletico Madrid have announced their travelling squad for Champions League Round of 16 second leg clash against Juventus.

Isco & Marcelo laughing, Bale crying: Winners & losers of Zidane's Madrid return

The French boss' return is good news for Sergio Ramos and a few others, but the Welshman will be among those wondering what comes next

Barcelona to step up bid to sign Ajax star De Ligt (Goal)

The Liga giants have been tracking the Netherlands defender for some time and are looking to fend off mounting competition by pushing through a deal

WHAT THEY SAY

Ramos: 200% sorry for Ajax yellow; Fine with Perez & Marcelo; Supports Solari

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been under huge pressure for his recent demeanours and he now takes to Twitter to respond them.

Real Madrid president: Neymar or Mbappe? I'd choose both!

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez hopes “both” Kylian Mbappe and Neymar could join his club in the future, while also hoping Zinedine Zidane might lure the France star to the Spanish capital.

Leno reveals Arsenal used Lingard FA Cup cele as motivation to beat Man Utd

Bernd Leno revealed Jesse Lingard's goal celebration in Arsenal's recent FA Cup defeat by Manchester United acted as motivation as the Gunners secured victory in Sunday's Premier League clash between the top-four rivals.

Fekir: Messi is the best in the world, he is decisive and has to be stopped

With their Champions League Round of 16 tie finely poised at 0-0 Lyon attacking midfielder Nabil Fekir has acknowledged that his team has to restrain Lionel Messi, should they want to have a chance against Barcelona.

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On This Day: Blues legend Drogba was born; Cech 1st to reach 200 PL clean sheets

Hi all, welcome to All Football's On This Day! Let's find out what happened today (March 11th) in football history. If you have more stories and news that happened on this day in history, feel free to post them in the comment area and share them with AFers!

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Welcome back! With 9 trophies in 2.5 years, Zizou the best boss to lead Madrid

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

UEFA Champions League

21:00  Juventus vs Atletico Madrid

21:00  Manchester City vs Schalke 04

Ligue 1

19:00  Dijon vs PSG