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Frank Baumann: We have a clear plan for our sporting development

Since 1st June, Frank Baumann has been responsible for the club’s sporting development as a member of the three-person board. The 50-year-old spoke to schalke04.de about his first few months with the Royal Blues, his assessment of the season so far, the January transfer window and the successful work done with the Knappenschmiede and the women’s team.

Interview

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New year schedule confirmed: First public training session set for 3rd January 2026

FC Schalke 04 will kick off their preparations for a return to 2. Bundesliga action on Friday (2/1). The senior team will start the year with medical checks and performance tests to help determine their individual training plans.

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: Disappointed about the defeat, but very proud of the journey we're on together

The Royal Blues were beaten 2-1 at Eintracht Braunschweig on Sunday (21/12) in what was their final game of the calendar year. Following the loss on matchday 17, the two head coaches analysed the game, while captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg also gave their thoughts on the 90 minutes and the first half of the season as a whole.

2. Bundesliga

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2025 ends with defeat in Braunschweig

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 2-1 away at Eintracht Braunschweig on Sunday (21/12) and will therefore go into the winter break with 37 points on the board from 17 matches. Former Royal Blues Mehmet Can Aydin and Sidi Sané were both on the scoresheet for the hosts, while Soufiane El-Faouzi got a late consolation for S04.

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: We’ll have to give absolutely everything again

2025 comes to an end for the Royal Blues with an away trip to Eintracht Braunschweig on Sunday (21/12, 13:30 CET). One final test of endurance awaits Schalke before the festive break, as head coach Miron Muslic made clear in his pre-match assessment.

2. Bundesliga

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Schalke and VELTINS agree ten-year contract extension

FC Schalke 04 and the C. & A. VELTINS brewery will continue their partnership well into the next decade. The family-run traditional brewery has secured the naming rights to the VELTINS-Arena until the end of the 2035/36 season. The new agreement comes into effect from the 2026/27 campaign and runs for a further ten years. Rounding off a strong commercial year in 2025, the extension sends a clear signal of continuity and long-term planning security.

Partner

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Matchdays 20 to 24 scheduled

The DFL announced the exact dates and times for matchdays 20 to 24 on Friday (19/12). The short trip to VfL Bochum will be made on a Saturday afternoon.

2. Bundesliga

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Timo Becker: I’m proud to be a part of this community

After being sidelined through injury for no fewer than 79 days, Timo Becker made an emotional return to action on Sunday (14/12) against 1. FC Nürnberg. In the 1-0 home win over FCN, the centre-back came on in the 77th minute and helped see out the narrow lead.

2. Bundesliga

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Preparations begin for the final game of 2025

Sunday’s (21/12) away game at Eintracht Braunschweig will be FC Schalke 04’s final match of the calendar year. Preparations for the fixture against the team who have claimed seven points from their past three games got underway on Wednesday (17/12) in front of the Royal Blues' fans.

2. Bundesliga

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Loris Karius: Give 100% once more this week

Loris Karius also enjoyed a successful end to the year at home as Schalke claimed a 1-0 win over 1. FC Nürnberg on Sunday (14/12). For the goalkeeper, it was his ninth clean sheet of the league campaign.

2. Bundesliga

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Miron Muslic: We were the fortunate winners today

The Royal Blues edged past Nürnberg 1-0 in their final home game of the year on Sunday (14/12). After the final whistle, head coach Miron Muslic and FCN boss Miroslav Klose shared their views at the post-match press conference. Captain Kenan Karaman and Moussa Sylla also spoke to journalists.

2. Bundesliga

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Vitalie Becker scores the only goal of the game to defeat Nürnberg

In FC Schalke 04’s final home game of the year, the Royal Blues won 1-0 against 1. FC Nürnberg thanks to Vitalie Becker’s strike. On Sunday afternoon (14/12), Timo Becker also made his long-awaited comeback from injury.

2. Bundesliga

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