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Kunshan: Knappenschmiede welcomes new talents

Trained talents leave, young footballers get started: The so-called Knappenschmiede International in Kunshan welcomed 100 young talents. They followed the graduates of the Chinese youth program, who were officially bid farewell.

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Naldo: Everyone knows what Schalke means to me!

On Wednesday (30 Sept), a familiar smiling face entered the press conference room at Schalke, greeting the journalists who had tuned in virtually with a friendly "Glück auf". The 38-year-old Brazilian, who has returned to the club as part of Manuel Baum’s coaching staff, was visibly pleased to back with his beloved Schalke.

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Manuel Baum: Put the problems behind us and find solutions

New head coach Manuel Baum is looking forward to his new challenge with the Royal Blues. The 41-year-old discussed his new club, the current sporting situation, Naldo, the academy and his son’s wishes during his first press conference on Wednesday (30/9).

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Schalke 04 publish biannual figures for 2020

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. recorded a turnover of €102.1 million at group level in the first half of 2020. This represents a significant decrease compared to the same period of the previous year (€151.3 million), which is partly due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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No further COVID-19 cases found in latest tests

There was good news after Friday's (25/9) round of coronavirus tests, with no further cases of COVID-19 found among the first team. FC Schalke 04 carried out this additional round of tests after a player was found to be positive for coronavirus on Thursday (24/9). The affected player remains in self isolation.

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Positive Covid-19 test within the first-team setup

A member of the FC Schalke 04 first team tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday (24/9). All other tests have come back negative.

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Goncalo Paciencia: I want to score goals and help the team

FC Schalke 04 completed the signing of attacker Goncalo Paciencia a few days ago. The Portuguese has been signed on a one-year loan from Eintracht Frankfurt that includes an option to buy. In a digital press conference on Wednesday, the 26-year-old spoke about his first impressions of Schalke, his aims, and his good talks with David Wagner.

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More fans permitted to attend Bundesliga matches

Good news for all S04 fans: Germany’s heads of state have agreed on a common spectator limit for Bundesliga games. Until the end of October, clubs will be permitted to open stadiums at 20 percent of the total seated capacity.

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Omar Mascarell: I’ll give everything for the club

The captain is back. Omar Mascarell made his comeback from a torn tendon by playing 45 minutes in an intra-squad friendly on Saturday (12/9). “I feel good, I don’t have any pain,” says the Spaniard, who last played in the Bundesliga about seven months ago.

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Sebastian Rudy: I’m looking to the future

After a tricky first year in royal blue was followed by a season-long loan at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Sebastian Rudy is looking forward to a fresh start at Schalke. “For me, it’s important not to look back, but to keep positive and look towards the future,” says the 30-year-old.

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Ralf Fährmann will be Schalke’s first choice in net

Ralf Fährmann will be between the sticks when FC Schalke 04 take to the pitch for their first competitive match of the new season in the DFB-Pokal against 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 on Sunday (13.9). The 31-year-old was on loan at Norwich City last season before joining SK Brann Bergen on a three-month loan, which was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Fährmann will be Schalke’s starting goalkeeper for the 2020/21 season.

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David Wagner on the last friendly of pre-season and Ibisevic, Uth and Rudy

David Wagner spoke to the media following yesterday's 3-0 friendly victory over Bochum.

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