Miron Muslic Archive

Royal Blues sign city’s Golden Book as 2. Bundesliga champions

FC Schalke 04’s 2025/26 season officially came to a close on Monday (18/5) with a fitting ceremony. At the invitation of mayor Andrea Henze, the squad were given the honour of signing the city’s Golden Book at Gelsenkirchen town hall as 2. Bundesliga champions and a newly-promoted Bundesliga side.

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Miron Muslic: Moments that will stay with us forever

FC Schalke 04 brought their 2025/26 season to a close as 2. Bundesliga champions with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Sunday (17/5). After the final game of the campaign, the two head coaches, Miron Muslic and Lars Kornetka, along with Loris Karius and Hasan Kuruçay, spoke to the media.

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Miron Muslic: We want to hit the 70-point mark

Schalke fans have been counting down to this moment for the past two weeks. On Sunday (17/5), captain Kenan Karaman will receive the 2. Bundesliga Meisterschale after the final whistle against Eintracht Braunschweig and present the trophy to the fans inside a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. Miron Muslic is looking forward to the title celebrations: “It will be the perfect way to round off a fantastic season – and we want to give ourselves and our supporters one more reason to celebrate.”

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Miron Muslic: Nürnberg deserved to win

After the clash between the two clubs, in which 1. FC Nürnberg ran out as 3-0 winners, Miron Muslic and FCN head coach Miroslav Klose spoke about the match at the Max-Morlock-Stadion. Timo Becker and Edin Džeko also looked back at the encounter. We’ve gathered the most important quotes below.

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Miron Muslic: We’re focused again after celebrating promotion

The newly crowned 2. Bundesliga champions head into a meeting between friends this weekend, with FC Schalke 04 away at 1. FC Nürnberg on Saturday (9/5) in the final away game of their promotion-winning season. Kick-off at the sold-out Max-Morlock-Stadion is at 20:30 CEST. Head coach Miron Muslic is looking forward to the atmosphere. “It’s going to be a great occasion,” he said.

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Frank Baumann: Compliments to everyone who has made this happen!

With Sunday’s (3/5) results, the Royal Blues were confirmed as 2. Bundesliga champions. Board member for sport Frank Baumann, head coach Miron Muslic, and director of professional football Youri Mulder shared their thoughts on this great success.

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Miron Muslic: It's been an outstanding season

After Saturday night’s (2/5) 1-0 home win over Fortuna Düsseldorf, head coach Miron Muslic spoke about promotion to the Bundesliga at a lively post-match press conference, with his new contract until 2028 also confirmed. Adil Aouchiche and Loris Karius also gave their thoughts amid the celebrations.

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Miron Muslic: We’re full of belief and know exactly what we’re doing

FC Schalke 04 can seal promotion back to the Bundesliga with games to spare by beating Fortuna Düsseldorf at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Saturday night (2/5). Even Miron Muslic is feeling the excitement ahead of the 20:30 CEST kick-off: “We’re looking forward to an incredible atmosphere. The ‘12th man’ in the stands will give us a huge lift, just as they have done throughout the season.”

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Miron Muslic: This game sums up our season

The Royal Blues celebrated coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Sunday (26/4), a strong showing in their top-of-the-table clash against SC Paderborn 07. After the final whistle, both head coaches, Mertcan Ayhan, and Loris Karius spoke about the game

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Miron Muslic: We’re really looking forward to a huge clash

It’s a true top-of-the-table clash on matchday 31 of the current 2. Bundesliga season. League leaders Schalke 04 will travel to take on second-placed side SC Paderborn 07 at 13:30 CEST on Sunday (26/4), and head coach Miron Muslic is very much looking forward to the encounter.

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Miron Muslic: Stuck to our principles and played really well as a team

Head coach Miron Muslic, his opposite number Alois Schwartz, as well as Loris Karius and Timo Becker all gave their thoughts after Schalke’s 4-1 home win over Preußen Münster on Sunday (19/4).

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Miron Muslic: There’s togetherness and real determination in this group

FC Schalke 04 host Preußen Münster at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (19/4) at 13:30 CEST. The fact that the current league leaders are facing the side currently bottom of the table is playing no part in Miron Muslic’s preparations. “We’re not going to change what’s brought us to this point. We need to play well in every game – regardless of who our opponents are,” said the Royal Blues’ head coach.

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