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Royal Blues in international action over the summer

The majority of the Schalke squad began their summer holidays after the clash with 1. FC Köln. However, some of them are still in action over the coming weeks, with several Royal Blues called up to represent their national sides.

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Matthew Hoppe called up to senior U.S. men’s national team for the first time

Matthew Hoppe has received his first call-up to the senior U.S. men’s national team. The striker, who has scored six goals for the Royal Blues this season, could make his debut for the side in an upcoming friendly against Switzerland.

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Kolasinac and Bosnia-Herzegovina beaten by world champions – no game time for Schöpf and Rönnow

Sead Kolasinac and the Bosnia-Herzegovina national team were narrowly beaten by defending world champions France on Wednesday night’s World Cup qualifier. Meanwhile, Schöpf and Rönnow were unused substitutes in the qualifier between Austria and Denmark. schalke04.de brings you the S04 international round-up.

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U21 European Championship: Germany book quarterfinals ticket

After a goalless draw against Romania in the first and final group stage game on Tuesday (30/03), Germany U21 have qualified for the quarter-finals of the European Championship.

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Schöpf brought on in home victory, Rönnow on bench for big win

There were two victories for FC Schalke 04’s players on international duty on Sunday in the World Cup qualifiers. Alessandro Schöpf was brought on just past the hour mark in Austria’s 3-1 win over the Faroe Islands. Meanwhile, Denmark enjoyed a comfortable 8-0 win over Moldova, but Frederik Rönnow had to watch from the bench as an unused substitute.

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Sead Kolasinac of Bosnia and Herzegovina takes a throw in during the UEFA Nations League match at Stadio Artemio Franchi

Sead Kolasinac leads Bosnia and Herzegovina to friendly draw

Two Schalke players were on international duty for their respective countries on Saturday evening. Sead Kolasinac was in the starting XI as Bosnia and Herzegovina drew 0-0 against Costa Rica in a friendly while Germany U21s drew 1-1 with Netherlands U21s, with Malick Thiaw on the bench.

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World Cup Qualifiers: No minutes for Alessandro Schöpf or Frederik Rönnow

Alessandro Schöpf and Frederik Rönnow began their World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday evening, but neither S04 player featured for their country. Schöpf’s Austria drew 2-2 in Scotland, while Rönnow and Denmark beat Israel 2-0 in Tel Aviv.

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World Cup Qualifers: Sead Kolasinac makes cameo appearance

Sead Kolasinac’s Bosnia and Herzegovina national team started their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-2 draw in Finland. The Schalke captain was brought on towards the end of Wednesday night’s game in Helsinki. Malick Thiaw celebrated from the bench as his Germany U21 teammates beat Hungary 3-0 in their European Championship opener.

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Malick Thiaw: It’s a dream come true

For the first time in his young career, Malick Thiaw will represent Germany in the upcoming group stages of the European U21 Championship, which will be held in Hungary and Slovenia from 24th to 31st March. “It's a dream come true for me that I get to play for my country,” says the 19-year-old, who was born in Düsseldorf to a Senegalese father and a Finnish mother and only received his German passport a few weeks ago.

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World Cup qualifying begins, U21 Euros get started

European qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar get underway during the upcoming international break. Also on the cards is the group stage of the U21 European Championship in Hungary and Slovenia. A total of four Schalke players will be in action for their countries across the two competitions. schalke04.de looks ahead to the international fixtures.

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Nations League: Wales promoted, Turkey relegated, Denmark miss out on Final Four

Wednesday (18/11) was the final day of international action this calendar year. Of the three Royal Blues involved, only Ozan Kabak got minutes, with Frederik Rönnow and Rabbi Matondo unused subs. schalke04.com rounds up 2020’s last international fixtures.

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Third cap for Nassim Boujellab

Nassim Boujellab made his third appearance for the Moroccan national side on Tuesday evening (17/11). Schalke’s academy product came off the bench late on in their 2-0 win away to Central African Republic.

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