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Crisis club Schalke 04 takes next blow
The dismissal of head coach Thomas Reis has not proven to be an immediate solution to Schalke 04's problems. On Friday evening, the fallen powerhouse took a beating from SC Paderborn: 3-1. Schalke is now in sixteenth place at the second level in Germany.

I refused the biggest offer ever in the history of football
José Mourinho is having a tough time at AS Roma. The coach is only sixteenth after a disastrous start to the league, narrowly above the relegation line. After the heavy midweek defeat at Genoa (4-1), the tifosi even cried out for his dismissal, but The Special One dealt with that in his own unique way.

Noppert sympathizes with Vaessen: 'I hope that everything may go well, God willing'
Andries Noppert lost with SC Heerenveen to FC Twente on Saturday. The 29-year-old goalkeeper was not without fault at the goal of De Tukkers, but that paled in comparison to the news from Waalwijk. 'I think we can close the conversation about football.'

Heroic bottom-dweller causes costly misstep for Paris Saint-Germain
Visiting bottom-dweller Clermont Foot, Paris Saint-Germain has dropped two precious points. The French top club hit a wall against the heroic defense of the home team. As a result, leader Stade Brest can extend their lead over the closest pursuer.

Slot: 'Haven't often sat so calmly on the bench as Feyenoord coach'
Arne Slot is very pleased with Feyenoord's dominant play in the home match against Go Ahead Eagles. In particular, the 2-0 by Calvin Stengs made him happy. The attacking midfielder reaped the benefits of making more runs.

Barcelona talent shines in the absence of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri
Sometimes injuries ensure that other players step up. That seems to be the case at Barcelona at the moment, where Fermín López is benefiting from the absence of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri.

Frustrated Ten Hag searches for words after new blow from Manchester United
Erik ten Hag responded on Saturday evening to the new blow that Manchester United had to absorb. Crystal Palace was too strong on their own field. According to the troubled manager, a logical consequence of his team's play.

New setback for Koeman: Botman remains on the sidelines for now
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe thinks that Sven Botman will remain sidelined with a knee injury until after the upcoming international break. This news represents a new setback for national team coach Ronald Koeman.

Mount, Casemiro, and Fernandes do not know what to do
Manchester United fell on Saturday at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace and is experiencing its worst season start in 34 years. The problems for Erik ten Hag are getting bigger and bigger. 'You just don’t see any patterns.'

Wolverhampton takes a swipe at Guardiola after end of winning streak
Wolverhampton Wanderers has revisited a statement by City manager Pep Guardiola from an earlier press conference after the home victory over Manchester City. The Spaniard could not recall the name of Saturday's match-winner at that time.