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Ron Schallenberg handed a two-match ban

Ron Schallenberg has been suspended for two matches by the DFB’s sports tribunal. The midfielder will therefore miss both the home game against FC Bayern München (5/9) and the away game at Union Berlin (11/9).

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Youri Mulder: You can see our principles

The result was anything but satisfactory, but Youri Mulder still took positives from Schalke’s Bundesliga opener away to FC Augsburg on Sunday (30/8), despite the 3-0 defeat and the areas that still need work. Schalke’s director of professional football believes the team have a solid foundation to build on.

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Miron Muslic: The lads are keen to keep improving

FC Schalke 04 began their new Bundesliga campaign with a 3-0 defeat away to FC Augsburg on Sunday (30/8). The newly promoted side nevertheless had some promising spells, as both coaches acknowledged afterwards. Loris Karius and Timo Becker also believe there is plenty to build on.

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Ten-man S04 beaten by Augsburg in Bundesliga opener

FC Schalke 04 began their Bundesliga campaign with a 3-0 defeat away to FC Augsburg on Sunday (30/8). Michael Gregoritsch, Anton Kade and Rodrigo Ribeiro scored the goals for the hosts at the WWK ARENA. S04 played the final half an hour with ten men after Ron Schallenberg was shown a red card in the second half.

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Miron Muslic: There’s an incredible sense of excitement here

The wait is finally over. On Sunday (30/8, 17:30 CEST), 1,191 days after their last game in the German top flight, FC Schalke 04 will return to the Bundesliga away to FC Augsburg. Head coach Miron Muslic is relishing the club’s return.

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Kenan Karaman leads six-man team council

Shortly before the start of the new season, head coach Miron Muslic has named Schalke’s team council for the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. The six-man group is headed by captain Kenan Karaman.

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Edin Džeko: I’m still hungry for more

Edin Džeko is back in Gelsenkirchen after signing a season-long contract with FC Schalke 04 . During a press conference on Tuesday (4/8), he discussed his return and what he’s hoping to achieve in his 23rd season of professional football. schalke04.de have summed up all the key quotes from the striker.

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Maximilian Wöber: I want to prove at Schalke that I belong in the Bundesliga

Maximilian Wöber’s first week as a Royal Blue came while the team were away at training camp in his native Austria. The defender used the time to get to know his new teammates and the coaching staff. “I’m very happy that my first days here went well and that I’ve been able to settle in,” said the 28-year-old.

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Exact schedule confirmed for matchdays 1 to 4

The Bundesliga have confirmed the exact kick-off times and dates for the opening 04 matchdays of the 2026/27 season. Schalke's campaign gets underway away at FC Augsburg on Sunday at 17:30 CEST, while the first home fixture against FC Bayern München will take place on Saturday evening at 18:30 CEST.

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Junior Adamu: Schalke feels like a really good fit for me

Junior Adamu is at the very start of his Schalke chapter. On Sunday (5/7), the forward stepped out in front of the Royal Blues’ fans for the first time at the opening training session and was immediately taken by his new surroundings. “The atmosphere is brilliant,” he said with a beaming smile. His aim for the coming weeks is clear: “I want to give everything in pre-season and put into practice what the coach is asking of us.”

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Miron Muslic: I’m glad things are finally getting going again

Full of anticipation, motivation and backed by around 3,700 fans, Schalke’s first-team squad began preparations for the new Bundesliga season on Sunday (5/7), following two days of performance diagnostics.

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Schalke kick off pre-season in front of 3,700 fans

FC Schalke 04’s 2026/27 preparations are officially underway. The first-team squad were back out on the pitch at Berger Feld on Sunday (5/7), with around 3,700 fans turning out for the Royal Blues’ first session of the summer. They watched Miron Muslic put the players through their paces and enjoyed plenty going on around the club grounds, before the day ended with the big highlight: a lengthy autograph session after training.

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