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The boss gave an awkward post-match interview where he gave a brutal opinion of his own supporters.

Talking points from the Bundesliga weekend: Fierce battle Werder Bremen took charge of the second tier Bundesliga 2 title race with a resounding 4-1 victory over Schalke 04, leaving them a point clear with three games left. Several former Bundesliga powerhouses are locked in a battle for promotion, with Werder…

Reports in Austria and Germany had suggested a deal with the Premiership champions had been agreed.

The 2 Bundesliga club maintain the move does not affect the club’s financial capabilities, while Uefa are under pressure to cut ties with Gazprom too

Gazprom, a state-owned Russian energy company, has served as Schalke’s sponsor since 2007.

Gazprom have sponsored the German club since early 2007.

Schalke have confirmed they will remove the logo of Russian energy giant Gazprom from their shirts with immediate effect following events in Ukraine.

The logo of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom is being removed from the jerseys of German soccer team Schalke following Russia's wide-ranging attack on Ukraine

The move will increase pressure on Uefa to cut ties with Gazprom too