Schalke 04 news

'Nightmare scenario' - Why Schalke fear promotion party disaster

Schalke 04 can secure their return to the Bundesliga this weekend, but a major concern lingers ahead of the match. According to Bild, the club are deeply concerned ahead of their potential promotion play-off against relegation-threatened Fortuna Dusseldorf, fearing that supporters plan to storm the pitch at all costs.

FC Schalke 04 v Karlsruher SC - 2. Bundesliga

Schalke are reportedly pursuing a former Man United striker

FC Schalke 04 are reportedly weighing up a move for Ajax Amsterdam striker Wout Weghorst.

Schalke 04 breathe a sigh of relief: Dzeko’s swift return is “highly likely”

Miron Muslic, manager of second-tier leaders Schalke 04, has raised hopes of a swift return for injured striker Edin Dzeko.

Füllkrug’s future is decided-could this open the door to a blockbuster transfer?

Niclas Füllkrug has yet to hit his stride at AC Milan. The Rossoneri are already said to have decided on their next steps regarding the German striker.

Major German club to be without its star player for the rest of the season

S04: Could promotion have an unfortunate side effect involving Dzeko?

Edin Dzeko has become a key figure in FC Schalke 04’s attack in record time. What happens to the Bosnian this summer could also depend on whether Schalke remain in the 2. Bundesliga.

In Dzeko's absence: Schalke remain top of the table

Even without their suspended star striker Edin Dzeko, Schalke 04 have retained their lead at the top of the 2. Bundesliga table.

FC Schalke 04 v 1. FC Kaiserslautern - 2. Bundesliga

Before moving to Schalke: Dzeko reportedly turned down a mega offer

Edin Dzeko could reportedly have earned one million euros more per year in Ligue 1 than at Schalke 04.

FC Schalke 04 v Fortuna Düsseldorf - Second Bundesliga

NYCFC deal for Moussa Sylla collapses amid medical dispute

New York City FC’s proposed move for Mali international Moussa Sylla collapsed late, sending the 26-year-old back to Schalke. The German club blasted NYCFC over a disputed medical, insisting contracts were signed, and insisting the striker is fit. With the deal off, NYCFC will pivot as Schalke keep a key scorer. The striker was set to be a Designated Player before talks unraveled abruptly, publicly.

Fortuna Düsseldorf v FC Schalke 04 - 2. Bundesliga

Ex-Liverpool star Karius 'belongs in top league' amid Schalke heroics

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has been told he is simply too good for the second division, with Schalke sporting director Frank Baumann admitting the stopper "belongs in the top league." However, the German giants are desperate to extend his stay at the Veltins-Arena, confirming plans to sit down for contract talks while acknowledging that the player's family situation and the club's promotion battle will ultimately decide his future.

Galatasaray's German midfielder #10 Leroy Sane celebrates

Leroy Sane open to Bundesliga return as he eyes 'nice story' ending

Leroy Sane has hinted at a possible return to his boyhood club Schalke, saying he could imagine ending his career where it all began. The former Bayern Munich winger, who made a switch to Galatasaray in the summer, called the idea of a Schalke reunion 'exciting', but admitted that it will not happen anytime soon.

Schalke hit out after racist abuse in DFB-Pokal clash

Schalke 04 have condemned racist abuse aimed at Christopher Antwi-Adjei during their DFB-Pokal clash, calling for action against those responsible.

FC Schalke 04 v 1. FC Nürnberg - Second Bundesliga

From outcast to No.1! Karius lands new Schalke deal

Loris Karius has extended his stay at Schalke until 2027 after signing for the German club on a short-term deal in January.

10 years of NXGN: Where are 2019's wonderkids now?

GOAL selected the 50 best footballing talents from around the world born on or after January 1, 2000 – but how are they getting on now?

10 years of NXGN: Where are the wonderkids of 2018 now?

GOAL selected the 50 best footballing talents from around the world born on or after January 1, 1999 – but did they go on to fulfil their potential?

Schalke want Madrid legend to become new head coach as they eye Bundesliga return

Schalke want Raul Gonzalez to help them return to Bundesliga with the Real Madrid all-time top goal scorer expected to leave Castilla in the summer.

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'MVP!' - Karius' wife screams from the stands as he keeps clean sheet!

Loris Karius' wife Diletta Leotta cheered from the stands as the former Liverpool goalkeeper kept a clean sheet on his return to action.

Karius is back! Liverpool flop signs for fallen German giants

Liverpool flop Loris Karius has signed for Schalke 04 months after his partner asked him to leave "very inconvenient" Newcastle United.

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The 25 best Bundesliga players of the 21st century - ranked

Bayern Munich representatives take centre stage as GOAL runs down the finest players to have graced the German top flight since 2000

Why Europe's elite all want Schalke's wonderkid midfielder

The teenage midfielder has been fast-tracked into the senior squad at the VELTINS-Arena having been likened to Paul Pogba

NXGN 2024: Football's 50 best wonderkids

The annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 50 of the most incredible talents to have been born after January 1, 2005

How ignoring family advice made McKennie USMNT & Juve star

Weston McKennie has explained how ignoring family advice allowed him to pursue “Plan A” in Europe and become a star for Juventus and the USMNT.

Liverpool face competition for Schalke wonderkid Ouedraogo

The race is heating up for one of European football's most exciting young talents with a host of top clubs tracking Schalke's Assan Ouedraogo.

Fallen giants: Ajax, Lyon & clubs facing shock relegation battles

A series of clubs with a long history of domestic success and Champions League experience are this season fighting at the wrong end of the table

USMNT's McKennie will 'say bad words' to Goretzka

U.S. men's national team star Weston McKennie is hoping to aim some German curse words at Leon Goretzka when he comes up against his former team-mate.

Real Madrid legend Raul rejects Schalke offer

Former Schalke striker Raul has rejected an offer to take over as the German side's coach, it has been reported.

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

Daniel Mudau with 390.

Daniel Mudau with 172.

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