Despite a new coach, Schalke took another step toward Germany's second division on Friday with a scoreless draw in the Bundesliga against relegation rival Mainz. The Gelsenkirchen-based club had been hoping for a change of fortune under new coach Dimitrios Grammozis, its fifth of a turbulent season, but the old problems remained and its winless run stretched to nine games …
Despite a new coach, Schalke took another step toward Germany’s second division on Friday with a scoreless draw in the Bundesliga against relegation rival Mainz. Schalke appointed the previously little-known Grammozis on Tuesday, two days after a purge of five senior club staff including the coach, sporting director, team coordinator, lead fitness coach, and the assistant coach. The 42-year-old Grammozis …