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Nikola Katic and Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Poland

Nikola Katic and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national side rounded off the first international break of the season on Monday (5/10), picking up points in the UEFA Nations League against Poland in Zenica. The Schalke defender helped his team to a 1-0 victory.

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Satoshi Tanaka features in Kirin Cup win for Japan

The Japan national side won the Kirin Cup on Monday (5/10), beating New Zealand 2-1 in the final. Satoshi Tanaka came on in the closing stages of the match to make his third appearance for the Samurai Blue.

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Wöber subbed on as Austria remain unbeaten in the Nations League

Austria remain unbeaten in the UEFA Nations League after a 1-1 draw against Kosovo on Sunday (4/10). Maximilian Wöber was subbed in the 77th minute, with Austria netting an equaliser shortly after. Junior Adamu, who had been on the scoresheet in the 3-1 win in the reverse fixture against Kosovo, was an unused substitute.

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Ron Schallenberg: Step it up a notch against Freiburg

For Ron Schallenberg, Saturday’s friendly against Austria Lustenau (3/10) represented not only an opportunity to pick up game time, but also valuable experience. “We won and kept a clean sheet, which are two very positive things,” the midfielder said afterwards. Like teammate Vitalie Becker, Schallenberg is now also turning his attention back to the upcoming games in the Bundesliga.

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Sylla header seals 1-0 friendly win at Austria Lustenau

Schalke played their second friendly of the current international break on Saturday (3/10), taking on Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau. Moussa Sylla’s 68th-minute header proved the difference at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena as the Royal Blues secured a deserved 1-0 victory.

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Džeko bows out as Bosnia and Herzegovina draw with Sweden

Edin Džeko made his final appearance for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday evening (2/10), bringing the curtain down on a remarkable international career. The country’s record appearance-maker started against Sweden at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and was substituted in the 63rd minute to a huge ovation. The UEFA Nations League game finished 1-1, with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s equaliser coming from a cross aimed towards Nikola Katic.

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Second-division champions meet as S04 head to Lustenau with captain Kenan Karaman

Schalke will look to keep up their match sharpness and put on an entertaining game for the travelling supporters when they face Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Lustenau in a friendly on Saturday (3/10, 15:00 CEST). The match will be played at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena, named after one of Schalke’s partners.

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Edin Džeko set for 152nd and final international appearance

It promises to be an emotional night, both for the supporters in the stands at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica and, above all, for Edin Džeko himself. After almost two decades with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, the striker will represent his country for the final time when they face Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on Friday (2/10, 20:45 CEST). The long-serving captain will bring the curtain down on his international career after the game.

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Maximilian Wöber and Austria secure a point after an initial two-goal deficit

Austria managed to defend their lead at the top of the table in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday (1/10) despite initially going two goals down in Ireland. Schalke centre-back Maximilian Wöber was subbed on at the start of the second half in the 2-2 draw at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Junior Adamu did not make an appearance.

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Adrian Gantenbein looks to gain more game time in Lustenau

Schalke’s second friendly during the international break is against Austria Lustenau (3/10). It’s an important match for Adrian Gantenbein even though there will be no points up for grabs against the Austrian first-division side. The game at the SUN MINIMEAL Arena will offer the right-back the opportunity to gain more game time after coming back from injury.

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Kevin Müller back in team training, Edin Džeko on international duty

On Wednesday (30/9), FC Schalke 04 began preparations for the friendly against Austrian top-division side Austria Lustenau. Goalkeeper Kevin Müller is back in training after recovering from an infection.

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Competitive international debuts for Adil Aouchiche and Soufiane El-Faouzi

Two Schalke players made their competitive senior international debuts on Tuesday afternoon (29/9), with Adil Aouchiche featuring for Algeria and Soufiane El-Faouzi making his first appearance for Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.