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Zidane: My batteries are fully recharged

Mar 12, 2019

Zinedine Zidane says he turned down several offers, before he decided to return to Real Madrid.

While the Frenchman didn't name names, earlier reports linked him with a host of top European clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Juventus. 

Meanwhile, Zidane says he returns to the Bernabeu with recharged batteries, after taking a 10-month sabbatical. 

He left Madrid at the end of the season, after guiding them to a 3rd straight Champions League win. 
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Man City to compensate former molest victims. 

Manchester City are launching a mill-pound compensation fund, for former youth players who were sexually abused by 2 coaches from the late 1970s to the early-90s. 

According to reports, the victims will also receive a formal apology.

One of the coaches died in 2010, while the other is now serving a 30-year jail term. 
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F1 to award point for fastest lap

And F1 has announced a revamp of its points system, to help shake up the sport. 

Starting this season, the driver who sets the fastest lap on race day will be awarded a point, but only if he finishes in the top 10.