Interview

Omar Mascarell: I felt right away that it was the right move

Omar Mascarell is the new number 6 at Schalke. The defensive midfielder has moved from Eintracht Frankfurt to the Revier and already knows that you greet everyone with ‘Glück auf’ at the Knappen. The 25-year-old spoke to us about his excitement for the tasks ahead, his goals and the best experience he’s had as a footballer as it’s one he’d like to repeat.

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Jun 30, 2018

Breel Embolo: We want to deliver!

After the 2016 European Championships, Breel Embolo will take part in his second big tournament. On Sunday (17.06. at 20:00 CEST) the Swiss kick of their World Cup campaign against Brazil. The attacker spoke to schalke04.de about the tournament in Russia.

Interview

Jun 16, 2018

Alessandro Schöpf: Deserve to be second

After the weekend's win in Augsburg, the party began. schalke04.de spoke to Alessandro Schöpf about the team's celebrations, this season's success, his former club's promotion and the final home game of the season versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Interview

May 9, 2018

Naldo: I always keep guard during celebrations

As the final whistle was blown in Augsburg on Saturday (5/5), Naldo embraced his teammates with delight. The Brazilian defender, who made his 350th Bundesliga appearance at the WWK Arena, spoke to schalke04.de about his excitement for the Champions League, his team and head coach Domenico Tedesco.

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May 6, 2018

Leon Goretzka: Dreams became goals

After a 1-1 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach, Schalke lie in second place with a six point gap to fifth place and two matchdays to play. The Royal Blues have a very good chance of participating in next season’s Champions League. Schalke04.de spoke to Leon Goretzka about the game against the Fohlen and the final fixture.

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May 1, 2018

Raul: Schalke have a big place in my heart

Raul came to the VELTINS Arena on Sunday to cheer on the Royal Blues in their derby with Dortmund. We spoke to the 40-year-old on his connection to S04, his thoughts on Domenico Tedesco and the team as well as his future plans.

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Apr 16, 2018

Nabil Bentaleb: Positive derby memories

The derby excitement is building and it's no different for Nabil Bentaleb. The Algeria international spoke to schalke04.de about the comeback for the ages in the last clash with Dortmund and some unforgettable derby experiences from his time with Tottenham Hotspur.

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Apr 10, 2018

Ralf Fährmann: Passion and togetherness

Until Saturday’s 2-0 win over SC Freiburg, Schalke had never gone five Bundesliga games in a row without conceding. We spoke to Ralf Fährmann on this landmark and more achievements on the horizon as a reward for the team’s efforts of late. Schalke’s skipper also warns of the dangers of thinking about the derby in a fortnight’s time when they face Hamburger SV this weekend.

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Apr 4, 2018

Guido Burgstaller: Great fun in the Nordkurve

The final whistle didn’t signal the end for Guido Burgstaller on Saturday (31st March). The fans celebrated the second goalscorer loud and proud and offered him a place on the platform in front of the stands. The Austria international speaks to schalke04.de about the win over SC Freiburg, his first time in the Nordkurve and the club’s current position in the table.

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Apr 2, 2018

Thilo Kehrer: My will to win blocked out pain

In Friday night’s 1-0 win over Mainz, Thilo Kehrer picked up a black eye in a challenge with Robin Quaison. The injury didn’t stop the defender from completing the full 90 minutes though. The U21 European championship winner spoke to us about looking in the mirror, talking to his teammates and the weekend’s trip to Wolfsburg.

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Mar 14, 2018

Breel Embolo: True friends stick with you through everything

Whoever watches Breel Embolo train, watches a young player who wants to constantly improve. Confidence and team spirit are particularly important to him on and off the pitch, he told schalke04.de. In his interview, the 21-year-old lets us in on the reason behind the team’s success. He also emphasises that given the choice again he’s still always opt to wear Royal Blue.

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Mar 6, 2018

Weston McKennie: The team helped me out a lot

In the game against Hannover, Weston McKennie picked up a knee injury. Almost five weeks on, he’s back in team training and excited to get going once again. He spoke to us about his return from injury, rehabilitation and receiving support from his teammates along the way.

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Mar 2, 2018