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Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic chasing a place at the World Cup

Five Royal Blues are away on international duty after being called up by their national teams. For Edin Džeko and Nikola Katic, the focus is on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup play-offs.

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Timo Becker: It’s possible to see the progress we’ve made over the last weeks

Timo Becker played a key part in the 1-1 draw at SV Darmstadt 98 in Saturday evening (21/3). Shortly before the break, the defender sent a header crashing off the post, with the rebound falling to teammate Moussa Sylla. The striker pounced on the opportunity, putting the Royal Blues ahead for the time being.

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Miron Muslic: Very pleased with the way the lads played

Schalke held on to top spot with a 1-1 draw away to promotion rivals SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday evening (21/3). After the game, head coaches Miron Muslic and Florian Kohfeldt, as well as Kenan Karaman and Dejan Ljubičić, gave their thoughts.

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Sylla on the scoresheet in 1-1 draw at Darmstadt

FC Schalke 04 remain on top of the 2. Bundesliga table after a 1-1 draw at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on Saturday night (21/3). A hard-fought game against SV Darmstadt 98 saw Moussa Sylla’s opener quickly cancelled out by Isac Lidberg’s strike at the end of the first half.

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Miron Muslic: We’re absolutely ready for the next top-of-the-table clash

League leaders FC Schalke 04 travel to second-placed SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday evening (21/3) for another top-of-the-table clash under the floodlights. Ahead of the trip to the Böllenfalltor, head coach Miron Muslic spoke about the challenge awaiting his side and the special nature of the fixture.

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Edin Džeko’s suspension reduced to one game after successful appeal

Following a hearing on Thursday (19/3), the DFB Sports Court cut Edin Džeko’s ban from two league matches to one and upheld the player’s appeal. A fine of €20,000 was also imposed. The Bosnian was shown a red card in Sunday’s home game against Hannover 96 (15/3).

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Auf Schalke eG reshapes board as focus turns to strengthening the Knappenschmiede

Auf Schalke eG informed its members of some important developments on Thursday (19/3). Among the headlines, a former DAX board member is joining the Cooperative, while the Knappenschmiede is also set to play a central role. schalke04.de is sharing the statement for all interested members and fans.

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Trio back in training

Adrian Gantenbein, Anton Donkor and Christopher Antwi-Adjei were all back with the Royal Blues in team training on Wednesday (18/3), completing parts of the session.

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Schalke 04 appeal against Edin Džeko’s two-match ban

Following the red card shown in Sunday’s home game against Hannover 96 (15/3), the DFB Sports Court has handed Edin Džeko a two-match suspension in a single-judge ruling after charges were brought by the DFB Control Committee. The Sports Court judged Džeko’s challenge as serious foul play.

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Kenan Karaman: We have to perform like that again

Kenan Karaman made history in Schalke’s home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (15/3), but after the frustrating 2-2 draw which saw all three points snatched away in the final seconds, it meant little to the Schalke captain. The strong performance did at least leave him positive about the weeks ahead.

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Miron Muslic: For the effort we put in, we deserved all three points

Following the 2-2 draw against Hannover 96 on Sunday (15/3), head coaches Miron Muslic and Christian Titz both spoke to the media at the post-match press conference. Goalkeeper Loris Karius also gave his thoughts after the game.

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Ten-man Schalke held to draw after late Hannover equaliser

FC Schalke 04 narrowly missed out on claiming all three points against Hannover 96 on Sunday (15/3). Edin Džeko and Kenan Karaman both scored in the first half to put S04 2-0 up, before the Bosnian was shown a harsh red card shortly after the interval. Maik Nawrocki and Benedikt Pichler then scored late goals to rescue a point for the visitors.