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Defeat in opening U19 EURO match for Bulut and Germany

The Germany U19s fells to a 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands U19s in their opening match of the U19 EUROs in Romania on Saturday evening (14/6). Taylan Bulut featured for the full 90 minutes at the Anghel Iordanescu Stadium in Oras Voluntari.

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Taylan Bulut taking part in U19 EUROs with Germany

Taylan Bulut and the Germany U19s will get their U19 European Championship campaign underway on Saturday (14/6) in Romania. The team will face the Netherlands U19s at the Anghel Iordanescu Stadium in Oras Voluntari at 19:00 CEST.

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DFB-Pokal draw to take place on Sunday at the German Football Museum

The draw for the first round of the 2025/26 DFB-Pokal will be held at the German Football Museum on Sunday (15/6). Owen Ansah, who last year became the first German to run under 10 seconds for the 100 metres (9.99 seconds), will conduct the draw together with DFB vice president Peter Frymuth. The draw will start at 17:15 CEST.

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Loris Karius extends his contract until 2027

FC Schalke 04 have agreed on a contract extension with goalkeeper Loris Karius after his current deal was set to expire this summer. The 31-year-old has signed a new deal which will run until 30th June 2027 and will now wear the number 1 shirt.

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S04 and opta data extend partnership until 2027

A long-standing partnership continues as the opta data group from Essen remains closely connected to FC Schalke 04. The leading billing, finance and IT service provider in the healthcare sector has extended its long-standing partnership with the Royal Blues for another two years, until the end of the 2026/2027 season.

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Emmanuel Gyamfi departs for Aberdeen

Emmanuel Gyamfi is set for a new challenge in the Scottish Premiership, securing a move to top-flight club Aberdeen following a successful loan spell at partner club VVV-Venlo.

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S04 duo substituted on during Mali defeat

Moussa Sylla and Ibrahima Cissé suffered a narrow defeat while on duty with the Mali national team on Thursday (5/6). In the end, the full-time whistle blew on a 1-0 victory for DR Congo in the French city of Orléans.

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Royal Blues to play Sevilla in pre-season friendly

The highlight of this year’s ‘Schalke Day’ (Saturday, 26/7), presented by SUN MINIMEAL, will be a friendly against Sevilla a week before the start of the season. Kick off against the Spanish side is at 17:00 CEST at the VELTINS-Arena and tickets are available now.

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HEGMANNS Group becomes new sleeve sponsor of FC Schalke 04

A new chapter in a special, long-standing partnership will see Gelsenkirchen-based HEGMANNS Group become the official sleeve sponsor and a main partner of FC Schalke 04 for the 2025/26 season. This marks another step in the company’s deepening collaboration with the Royal Blues, just a few kilometres from their headquarters to the VELTINS-Arena. The partnership is designed to be long-term and sustainable.

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Ibrahima Cissé added to Mali squad

Coach Tom Saintfiet has added Ibrahima Cissé to his Mali squad for the upcoming friendly against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Schalke defender joins his teammate Moussa Sylla in the squad. The friendly will be played on Thursday (5/6) at 20:00 CEST in Orléans in France.

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Frank Baumann: Focus has to be on the everyday work

New board member for sport Frank Baumann officially began in his role on Sunday (1/6). During his presentation, he answered questions from the numerous media representatives in attendance. schalke04.de has summarised all of the 49-year-old’s key outtakes.

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Miron Muslic appointed as FC Schalke 04’s new head coach

FC Schalke 04 have made a key decision for the club’s future, appointing Miron Muslic as their new head coach following an extensive and carefully considered selection process. The 42-year-old arrives from English Championship club Plymouth Argyle. Both clubs have agreed not to disclose the details of the transfer. Muslic, an Austrian national, has signed a contract with the Royal Blues running until 30th June 2027.

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