Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has ended speculation regarding his international allegiance after being selected in Morocco's latest competitive squad. The 24-year-old was strongly tipped for a surprise call-up to Jurgen Klopp's new-look Germany setup, but has opted to pledge his long-term future to the Atlas Lions ahead of upcoming qualifiers.
After a season on the fringes, the 20-year-old is finding freedom at Elversberg - and hoping his Bundesliga breakthrough opens the door to a first USMNT call-up.
Manuel Neuer praised Loris Karius for a brilliant Man of the Match display that saw newly promoted Schalke hold Bayern Munich to a remarkable 0-0 stalemate on Saturday. The 33-year-old's fingertip heroics prevented Bayern from finding the net for the first time in 59 competitive games, ending the Bavarian giants' two-year unbroken run at the summit.
Vincent Kompany has moved to defend his decision to leave Harry Kane and Michael Olise on the bench during Bayern Munich's frustrating 0-0 draw against Schalke. The stalemate in Gelsenkirchen proved costly for the German giants, as it brought an end to an incredible scoring streak that had spanned over a year of competitive action.
Jamal Musiala is poised to make a highly anticipated return to the Bayern Munich matchday squad for Saturday’s Bundesliga encounter with Schalke 04. The German international has been sidelined since the start of the 2026-27 campaign following a series of alarming health incidents during the club's summer preparations.
Bosnia and Herzegovina legend Edin Dzeko has officially confirmed his intention to retire from international football, bringing the curtain down on a historic career. The Schalke forward, who has remained a talismanic figure for his country well into his veteran years, will bow out following a final appearance next month.
Marc Cucurella has made his long-awaited debut for Real Madrid during their pre-season victory over Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena. The Spanish defender expressed his delight after coming off the bench in the second half, insisting that his hard work over the years has finally paid off.
Real Madrid completed their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena. Kylian Mbappe scored early on his first pre-season appearance before manager Jose Mourinho handed debuts to new arrivals Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande.
Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has signed a new contract extension with Schalke 04 that will keep him at the club beyond his 41st birthday. The Bosnian icon joined the Gelsenkirchen side in January 2026, scoring six goals in 11 appearances to propel the former German giants back to the Bundesliga for the first time since the 2022-23 campaign.
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