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DFB-Pokal: Second-round tie in Darmstadt scheduled

The DFB announced the exact dates and times for the 16 second-round ties of the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday (3/9). FC Schalke 04 will play away against SV Darmstadt 98 on Wednesday, 29th October at 20:45 CET at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.

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New signing Christian Gomis trains as a Royal Blue for the first time

The Royal Blues began a new week of training on Wednesday (3/9) ahead of Friday’s friendly at Borussia Mönchengladbach (5/9) during the international break.

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Martin Wasinski joins RFC Liège on loan

Centre-back Martin Wasinski has gone out on loan to RFC Liège. The deal also includes an option to buy for the second-tier Belgian side.

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Loris Karius: Important to keep a clean sheet for as long as possible to stay in the game

The 1-0 victory over Dresden was not only Schalke’s third win in just four league games, but also their first clean sheet in the 2. Bundesliga this season. Goalkeeper Loris Karius played a key role throughout the 90 minutes and spoke of a “good feeling” afterwards.

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Three Royal Blues set for World Cup Qualifiers

Three FC Schalke 04 players have been called up by their respective national teams to take part in World Cup qualifying fixtures this September. Vitalie Becker has also been included in the Germany U20 squad as they look forward to two exciting international duels. schalke04.de takes a look at the games.

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Ilyes Hamache joins Amiens SC on loan

Ilyes Hamache is returning to Ligue 2 on loan, having joined Amiens SC for the rest of the season. FC Schalke 04 and the French second-tier side have agreed a one-year loan deal with an option to buy.

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Christian Gomis joins Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 have announced the signing of Christian Gomis. The striker, who has both Senegalese and Spanish citizenship, has put pen to paper on a contract until 30th June 2029 and will wear the number 7 shirt for the Royal Blues.

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S04 travel to SV Darmstadt 98 in second round of the DFB-Pokal

FC Schalke 04 will travel to fellow 2. Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98 in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw was conducted at the German Football Museum on Sunday (31/8). The match will be played on 28th or 29th October. Former referee Dr. Felix Brych carried out the draw.

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Kenan Karaman: That was a clear decision for me

FC Schalke 04 picked up their third win of the season with a 1-0 victory away at Dynamo Dresden on Sunday (31/08). After the game, schalke04.de gathered the coaches’ thoughts, as well as reactions from captain Kenan Karaman and director of professional football, Youri Mulder.

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Late penalty seals 1-0 win for Schalke in Dresden

Schalke claimed a 1-0 away victory at Dynamo Dresden on Sunday (31/08), with captain Kenan Karaman converting a decisive late penalty after an intense battle throughout at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.

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Miron Muslic: It’s crucial that we keep a cool head and stay focused

On Sunday (31/8), the Royal Blues travel to Dynamo Dresden for their fourth game of the 2. Bundesliga season, kicking off at 13.30 CEST. Head coach Miron Muslic looks ahead to the challenge in the Saxon capital.

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Friendly announced in Mönchengladbach

FC Schalke 04 will face Borussia Mönchengladbach in a friendly next Friday (5/9) during the international break. The match will kick off at 15:00 CEST at the Fohlenplatz at BORUSSIA-PARK. The ground has a total capacity of 1,729.