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S04, 11teamsports and adidas unveil new third kit

Our new third kit – a true beauty: FC Schalke 04, alongside kit supplier duo adidas and 11teamsports, the European team sport specialists and partner of the Royal Blues, are delighted to unveil their new third kit for the 2024/25 season. The shirt was first worn off the pitch, however, as the S04 players wore it as they watched US pop star Taylor Swift perform at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday (19/7).

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Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League matches at Schalke

Special cooperation in dark times: Because leading Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk will still not be able to play their matches at their own stadium in the 2024/2025 season, FC Schalke 04 will host their games at the VELTINS-Arena. The Ukrainians will therefore play all Champions League matches at Schalke, both in the new-look league phase and possible later matches.

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200,000 fans attend EURO 2024 games in Gelsenkirchen

The whole of Europe is currently enjoying EURO 2024. Thousands of fans have descended on Germany to enjoy the tournament both in the stadiums and at public screenings of the games, and Gelsenkirchen has also been swept up in EURO 2024 fever.

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FC Schalke 04 enters into partnership with FC Aarau

S04 has gained another international partner: second-tier Swiss side FC Aarau will work closely with the Royal Blues for the foreseeable future. One of the key aims of the agreement is to offer youth prospects match experience at a suitable level and thus aid the development of these talents.

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Matthias Tillmann: I think it’s important to keep our members and fans in the loop

Matthias Tillmann had been looking forward to the start of pre-season on Wednesday (26/6) for several weeks. “I’m pleased that we’re finally back,” said the club’s CEO after the first training session. Ahead of the new campaign, Tillmann, alongside his colleague Christina Rühl-Hamers and the sporting leadership (Marc Wilmots and Ben Manga), has made a number of big decisions.

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S04 to begin working with international partner clubs

The Royal Blues are making a change to the pathway from the academy to the first team. As part of the new sporting structure at FC Schalke 04, the club will now begin working with international partner clubs. The aim is to allow young players for whom it is too early to make the leap into the first team to gain match practice at an appropriate level, and therefore help these youngsters to develop further. Both the partners and S04 will additionally benefit from an exchange of ideas and a joint network.

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S04 to take part in pre-season tournament at SV Meppen

FC Schalke 04 will play in the Nevernot Cup on Saturday, 6th July 2024.

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Ben Manga: Scouting is all about the little things

Former Schalke president Günter Siebert was known for his knack of spotting gems. Ben Manga also fits this description, as well as being renowned for his ability to find hidden talent and up-and-coming players. He is simply an all-rounder. The new director of squad planning, scouting and the Knappenschmiede youth academy is not a fan of these buzzwords, but is making the best of them.

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S04 receive conditional 3. Liga licence

The Deutsche-Fußball-Bund (DFB) issued FC Schalke 04 with a licence for match operations in the 3. Liga on Monday evening (22nd April). As expected, this is subject to liquidity conditions that will have to be fulfilled by the beginning of June. After reviewing the documents, the S04 board are satisfied of being able to fulfil these conditions.

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Schalke 04 report positive financial figures for 2023 fiscal year

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. have published their report on the 2023 fiscal year. In comparison to last year, there was a clear increase in revenue from €157 million to €168.3 million.

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Marc Wilmots: There are no discussions about the head coach

As FC Schalke 04 got stuck into their first training session of the week, sporting director Marc Wilmots spoke from the sidelines about the club’s current situation.

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Limited edition S04 shirt designed by young members to be released

It’s official! FC Schalke 04 have collaborated with suppliers 11teamsports and adidas to create a special jersey. Young members of the club took inspiration from the iconic fan song “FÜR IMMER MEIN VEREIN” (“Forever my club”) when designing the shirt, as it can be worn by any and every S04 supporter, “EGAL OB JUNG, OB ALT, EGAL OB GROß, OB KLEIN” (“Whether young or old, whether big or small”). Wearing your favourite team’s kit has been, is, and will continue to be an expression of love for a club.

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