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Taylan Bulut helps Germany U19s defeat England

Taylan Bulut and Germany U19s won 3-2 against England on Tuesday (10/9). The Schalke defender started for Hanno Balitsch’s side in Croatia and played a big part in the victory.

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Sep 11, 2024

Taylan Bulut called up to Germany U19s to face Italy and England

Defender Taylan Bulut has been called up to the Germany U19s squad for the upcoming international break. Moussa Sylla has decided to remain at Schalke and will not be joining up with the Mali national team.

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Sep 3, 2024

90 minutes for Cissé but Mali miss out on knockout stage

Ibrahima Cissé’s Olympic journey has come to an end. The Schalke centre-back’s Mali side were beaten 1-0 by Paraguay in their final group game on Tuesday, 30th July. Our number 22 was named in the starting line-up and played the full 90 minutes in Paris.

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Jul 31, 2024

First appearance at the Olympics for Ibrahima Cissé

Mali and Ibrahima Cissé were narrowly beaten at the Olympics on Saturday night (27/7). They lost their second group game at the tournament 1-0 to Japan at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique in Bordeaux. Schalke’s centre back played the full game and recorded an impressive challenge success rate.

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Jul 28, 2024

Ibrahima Cissé at the Olympics: It’s going to be really special

Ibrahima Cissé will represent Mali at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Their first group-stage fixture is on Wednesday (24/7) at 21:00 CEST) against Israel.

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Jul 23, 2024

Late drama auf Schalke: England scrape through against spirited Slovakia

A late wondergoal and a Harry Kane header secured a 2-1 victory for England at the Arena AufSchalke in the EURO 2024 round of 16.

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Jul 1, 2024

Georgia stun Portugal 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen to reach Round of 16

Georgia beat Portugal 2-0 in the third group stage game at the Arena AufSchalke during UEFA EURO 2024. The win saw them secure their place in the Round of 16. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (2’) and Georges Mikautadze from the penalty spot (57’) scored the goals for Willy Sagnol’s side.

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Jun 27, 2024

Spain beat Italy 1-0 to win the group at the Arena AufSchalke

Spain got the better of Italy on Thursday night at the Arena AufSchalke (20/6). An own goal by Italy’s Riccardo Calafiori decided the game in the 55th minute. It was the second UEFA EURO 2024 game to be played in Gelsenkirchen following England’s 1-0 victory over Serbia last Sunday (16/6).

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Jun 21, 2024

Arena AufSchalke’s opening EURO 2024 game sees England beat Serbia

England claimed a narrow victory in what was the first of four games in Gelsenkirchen, as the favourites held off Serbia to win 1-0 on Sunday evening (16.06).

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Jun 17, 2024

Ibrahima Cissé captains Mail U23s to a 2-1 win in Uzbekistan

As part of their preparations for the Olympics, Mali U23s played a friendly in Uzbekistan on Monday (10/6). FC Schalke 04 centre-back Ibrahima Cissé captained his side to a 2-1 win and played the full game.

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Jun 11, 2024

Olympics preparation: Ibrahima Cissé called up for two friendlies

Ibrahima Cissé secured qualification for the Olympic football tournament with his nation thanks to their third-placed finish in the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations last summer. Mali are set to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in order to prepare for the major sporting event.

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May 30, 2024

Three wins and one draw for S04 players on international duty

Five Royal Blues were in action or their country on Friday (22nd March): Darko Churlinov (North Macedonia), Blendi Idrizi (Kosovo), Keke Topp and Yusuf Kabadayi (both Germany U20) and Ibrahima Cissé (Mali U23). These games resulted in three wins and one draw. Here is a summary of the five players’ matches.

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Mar 23, 2024