Essen, Germany – The daughter of the late Schalke 04 football legend, Rudi Assauer, Bettina Michel, is facing serious legal trouble. Prosecutors in Essen are nearing completion of an indictment alleging not simply financial mismanagement, but erwerbs- und bandenmäßigen Betrug – a charge of aggravated fraud – that carries a potential sentence of up to … Read more
ZENICA, Bosnia – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s improbable run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, secured by a penalty shootout victory over Italy on Tuesday. But the celebrations are tempered by concern for captain Edin Džeko, who sustained a shoulder injury during the match and is now facing a race against time to be … Read more
Manuel Neuer at 40: From Fan Disapproval to Bayern Legend Manuel Neuer will turn 40 this Friday. As he approaches this milestone, it’s a moment for reflection on a career that, for one reporter witnessing its early stages, felt almost surreal. The story of Manuel Neuer’s rise at FC Bayern Munich wasn’t a straightforward acceptance, … Read more
DARMSTADT, Germany – FC Schalke 04 retained their position atop the 2. Bundesliga table on Saturday, drawing 1-1 with SV Darmstadt 98 in a fiercely contested match. The result, still, does little to ease the tension in the promotion race, with several teams now separated by just a handful of points as the season enters … Read more
Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Schalke 04 striker Edin Dzeko will serve only a one-match suspension following a successful appeal against a two-game ban issued by the German Football Association (DFB) for a red card received during a 2-2 draw with Hannover 96 on March 15, 2026. The DFB Sportgericht, in a hearing held on Thursday, reduced … Read more
League leaders Schalke 04’s negative streak in the second division continues. The traditional club was unable to win for the fifth time in a row on Saturday despite a 2-0 lead against Dynamo Dresden. In the end the score was 2:2 (0:0) against the strong Saxons. The moment when the game broke was quickly found: … Read more
Contract expires ©IMAGO After a mixed first half of the season with only 45 minutes of playing time, Amin Younes is coming into his own again at FC Schalke 04. Apparently one reason why the 32-year-old winger decided against a winter change in the last few weeks. At least that’s what the “Bild” newspaper reports, … Read more
With keeper Kevin Müller (1. FC Heidenheim/Loan) and the prominent duo Dejan Ljubicic (Dinamo Zagreb) and Edin Dzeko (AC Florenz), FC Schalke 04 has already signed three new signings on the winter transfer market. If you believe the rumors, it’s far from over. On Deadline Day, the rumor mill surrounding Royal Blue is abuzz. After … Read more
With the signings of Dejan Ljubicic and Edin Dzeko, FC Schalke 04 took the next step towards Bundesliga promotion in the winter transfer window. Head coach Miron Muslic’s team is at the top of the table after 19 rounds, two points ahead of Darmstadt 98 and three points ahead of Paderborn. As the “WAZ” now … Read more
It was only a draw – but Edin Dzeko’s brilliant debut against Kaiserslautern aroused great feelings for Schalke. And that should just be the beginning. The first comparisons are already being drawn to probably the most famous striker who played for the Royal Blues. Edin Dzeko has told the story of his goal several times, … Read more