作者姓名: Wanjala Dennis

FC Schalke 04 could begin their Bundesliga campaign with a three-point deduction after failing to meet German top-flight equity requirements. The club remains approximately €100 million in the red and is the only side in the division facing negative equity.

Moussa Sylla scored twice as Schalke secured their first pre-season victory with a 4-2 win over Erzgebirge Aue, featuring a second-half squad rotation and a penalty miss by Bryan Lasme.