The celebration in Gelsenkirchen has reached a fever pitch following the official confirmation that FC Schalke 04 has secured automatic promotion back to the Bundesliga. After a three-year absence from Germany’s top flight, the “Royal Blues” sealed their return on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a clinical 1-0 home victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf. The decisive … Read more
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — The long road back to the top flight ended in a surge of euphoria at the Veltins-Arena on Saturday. FC Schalke 04 officially secured their return to the Bundesliga with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf, capping a redemption arc that saw the seven-time German champions climb out of a three-year … Read more
Königsblau in Euphoria: FC Schalke 04 Secure Bundesliga Return After Victory Over Fortuna Düsseldorf The long wait is over for the Royal Blues. In a night defined by tension and ultimate triumph, FC Schalke 04 mathematically secured their return to the Bundesliga with a 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The … Read more
2. Bundesliga: Striker Leaves Coach ‘Stupid’ Behind – What Really Happened at Magdeburg April 20, 2024 – Magdeburg, Germany The headline spread quickly across German sports media: a 2. Bundesliga striker had walked off the pitch in frustration, leaving his coach standing “trottelig” – a colloquial German term implying foolish or clumsy behavior. The claim, … Read more
Düsseldorf loses again under new coach as Dresden fans celebrate peaceful return Fortuna Düsseldorf’s hopes for a quick turnaround under new head coach Daniel Thioune were dashed on Matchday 30 of the 2. Bundesliga as they fell 2-0 to Holstein Kiel at the Merkur Spiel-Arena on April 20, 2024. The loss leaves Düsseldorf languishing in … Read more
From Beginning to Finish: Fortuna Düsseldorf Appoints Alexander Ende to Save Season In a move that feels like a scripted irony for the German football world, Fortuna Düsseldorf has replaced head coach Markus Anfang with Alexander Ende. In German, “Anfang” translates to “beginning” and “Ende” to “end”—a linguistic coincidence that underscores the desperation of a … Read more
End of the Beginning: Fortuna Düsseldorf Appoints Alexander Ende to Halt Relegation Slide Fortuna Düsseldorf has hit the panic button. In a move designed to stave off a slide into the third tier of German football, the Bundesliga 2 club has relieved head coach Markus Anfang of his duties and appointed Alexander Ende as his … Read more
Fortuna Düsseldorf Parts Ways With Markus Anfang; Alexander Ende Appointed Fortuna Düsseldorf has officially terminated the contract of manager Markus Anfang, moving swiftly to appoint Alexander Ende as his successor. The decision comes amid a deepening crisis in the 2. Bundesliga, with the club fighting to avoid a slide toward the 3. Liga. The managerial … Read more
Just a failure among sick people ©IMAGO This article first appeared on Transfermarkt at 10:29 a.m. and was subsequently updated. At Fortuna Düsseldorf there is an alarm shortly before the second division game against SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday (1 p.m.). The club is plagued by acute concerns due to injuries and illnesses. The situation … Read more
News blog about Fortuna Düsseldorf Fortuna fails with desired transfer Updated on 02/02/2026 – 11:52 amReading time: 10 min. Christopher Olivier (archive photo): The right-back will probably not move to Fortuna Düsseldorf during the winter break. (Quelle: IMAGO/Benedict Christ) Fortuna Düsseldorf is one of the most traditional football clubs in Germany. In the news blog … Read more