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Goalless World Cup warm-up against North Macedonia for Katic and Džeko

Bosnia and Herzegovina had two Schalke players in their squad for Friday’s (29/5) friendly match against North Macedonia. Nikola Katic featured in the first half, while Edin Džeko was rested for the 0-0 draw.

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Soufiane El-Faouzi wins DFL Goal of the Season vote

Soufiane El-Faouzi produced a stunning overhead kick to send Timo Becker’s cross into the top corner away to Elversberg on matchday 29, scoring the crucial equaliser in a 2. Bundesliga top-of-the-table clash that the Royal Blues eventually won 2-1 despite playing with 10 men for more than half an hour.

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Schalke 04 to play friendly in Kassel on 1st August

FC Schalke 04 will face KSV Hessen Kassel in a friendly at the Auestadion on 1st August. Kick off will be at 14:00 CEST.

Friendly

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Dejan Ljubičić: A double title win that will stay with me forever

Dejan Ljubičić has had a unique season, with the midfielder adding two trophies to his cabinet. In an interview with schalke04.de, the 28-year-old discusses his first impressions as a Royal Blue, the game he feels defined the second half of the season and a personal double he will never forget.

Interview

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Timo Becker: We never looked for an excuse

As the 2025/26 season finally drew to a close on Sunday (17/5), Timo Becker and the rest of the Royal Blues managed to add another win to their record to bring the points total up to 70 for the campaign. With the confetti now starting to be swept up, Schalke’s vice-captain took the time to sit down with us at schalke04.de and take a look back over a historic year. The 29-year-old revealed some secrets to S04’s success, came up with a personal summary for the season, and confessed which opponent he’s particularly looking forward to playing against in 2026/27.

Interview

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Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Henning Matriciani and Paul Pöpperl officially bid farewell

Ahead of Saturday’s home game against Eintracht Braunschweig (17/5), Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Henning Matriciani and Paul Pöpperl were given an official send-off ceremony before the trio leave S04 this summer.

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Royal Blues sign city’s Golden Book as 2. Bundesliga champions

FC Schalke 04’s 2025/26 season officially came to a close on Monday (18/5) with a fitting ceremony. At the invitation of mayor Andrea Henze, the squad were given the honour of signing the city’s Golden Book at Gelsenkirchen town hall as 2. Bundesliga champions and a newly-promoted Bundesliga side.

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Miron Muslic: Moments that will stay with us forever

FC Schalke 04 brought their 2025/26 season to a close as 2. Bundesliga champions with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Sunday (17/5). After the final game of the campaign, the two head coaches, Miron Muslic and Lars Kornetka, along with Loris Karius and Hasan Kuruçay, spoke to the media.

2. Bundesliga

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Kenan Karaman named 2. Bundesliga Player of the Season

Kenan Karaman has been recognised with a special individual award. The forward was named Player of the Season by DFL managing directors Dr Marc Lenz and Dr Steffen Merkel on Sunday (17/5) after the home game against Eintracht Braunschweig.

2. Bundesliga

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Kenan Karaman lifts 2. Bundesliga Meisterschale to huge applause

FC Schalke 04 secured the 2. Bundesliga title two weeks ago, with two games to spare. On Sunday (17/5), just a few minutes after the final whistle in their 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig, the Royal Blues were officially honoured for their outstanding campaign.

2. Bundesliga

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S04 cap title-winning season with 1-0 victory over Braunschweig to reach 70 points

Schalke brought the curtain down on an outstanding season by sealing a 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig in front of 61,320 fans at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (17/5). Adil Aouchiche scored the decisive goal in the first half, as S04 finished their 2. Bundesliga title-winning campaign on 70 points.

2. Bundesliga

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Edin Džeko: I’ve won many titles, but I’ve never celebrated like this before

FC Schalke 04 will round off a hugely successful campaign on Sunday (17/5) with a 15:30 CEST kick-off against Eintracht Braunschweig at home. In the matchday 34 clash, Edin Džeko wants to sign off the season with another three points alongside his teammates and the fans at the VELTINS-Arena before the squad are presented with the championship trophy.

2. Bundesliga

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