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200,000 fans attend EURO 2024 games in Gelsenkirchen

The whole of Europe is currently enjoying EURO 2024. Thousands of fans have descended on Germany to enjoy the tournament both in the stadiums and at public screenings of the games, and Gelsenkirchen has also been swept up in EURO 2024 fever.

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Moussa Sylla trains for the first time as a Royal Blue

The second week of pre-season saw a new face join up with the rest of Karel Geraerts’ squad on Monday (1/7). New signing Moussa Sylla trained for the first time with his new team after being given a few days extra holiday.

2. Bundesliga

Late drama auf Schalke: England scrape through against spirited Slovakia

A late wondergoal and a Harry Kane header secured a 2-1 victory for England at the Arena AufSchalke in the EURO 2024 round of 16.

Internationals

FC Schalke 04 enters into partnership with FC Aarau

S04 has gained another international partner: second-tier Swiss side FC Aarau will work closely with the Royal Blues for the foreseeable future. One of the key aims of the agreement is to offer youth prospects match experience at a suitable level and thus aid the development of these talents.

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Matthias Tillmann: I think it’s important to keep our members and fans in the loop

Matthias Tillmann had been looking forward to the start of pre-season on Wednesday (26/6) for several weeks. “I’m pleased that we’re finally back,” said the club’s CEO after the first training session. Ahead of the new campaign, Tillmann, alongside his colleague Christina Rühl-Hamers and the sporting leadership (Marc Wilmots and Ben Manga), has made a number of big decisions.

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Georgia stun Portugal 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen to reach Round of 16

Georgia beat Portugal 2-0 in the third group stage game at the Arena AufSchalke during UEFA EURO 2024. The win saw them secure their place in the Round of 16. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (2’) and Georges Mikautadze from the penalty spot (57’) scored the goals for Willy Sagnol’s side.

Internationals

Karel Geraerts: Marc and Ben have been working around the clock

After a break of just over a month since the end of the league season, Karel Geraerts welcomed his side back for their first training session ahead of the next campaign on Wednesday. Afterwards, S04’s head coach spoke about his squad, his aims for the season and questions around the captaincy.

2. Bundesliga

Lots of new faces as S04 begin pre-season training

FC Schalke 04 kicked off preparations for the 2024/2025 season in the Gelsenkirchen sun on Wednesday morning (26/6).

2. Bundesliga

Paul Pöpperl signs a professional contract and moves on loan with Emmanuel Gyamfi to partner club Venlo

Attacker Paul Pöpperl has signed a professional contract valid until 30th June 2026 and left the club on loan. Together with Emmanuel Gyamfi, Pöpperl will spend next season at partner club VVV-Venlo.

Team

Two friendlies arranged for S04’s training camp

FC Schalke 04 have scheduled two further pre-season friendlies. During the one-week training camp in Mittersill (8th-14th July), the Royal Blues will face FC Midtjylland and Dynamo Kyiv. The two clubs will be involved in Champions League qualifiers shortly after they play S04.

Friendly

Attacker Moussa Sylla signs for Schalke

Rapid forward Moussa Sylla has joined the Royal Blues from French second-division side Pau FC with immediate effect. The 24-year-old signed a long-term contract valid until 30th June 2028 on Monday (24/6).

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S04 begin pre-season with performance and medical tests

37 days after the conclusion of the 2023/2024 season, FC Schalke 04’s first team returned to start preparations for the new campaign. The players were split up into small groups on Monday (24/6) for performance tests at medicos.AufSchalke – presented by club partner Knappschaft Kliniken. The second round of the tests will take place on Tuesday (25/6).

2. Bundesliga