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Schalke

Formed in 1904, Schalke have long been among Germany's most popular clubs. The team's home fixtures continue to attract sell-out crowds of more than 50,000 despite having spent years in Bundesliga 2.

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Deutschland Fotoshooting mit eSportler Tim Schwartmann alias Tim Latka

Why does TimLatka play for Schalke?

Tim Schwartmann plays soccer in the premiere league, but on a console, not a pitch.
Digital WorldSeptember 20, 201902:19 min
Deutschland Tim Schwartmann alias Tim Latka eSportler

Gaming tips from Tim Latka

Tim Latka, a professional Schalke 04 gamer, reveals his FIFA strategy.
Digital WorldSeptember 20, 201900:51 min
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Schalke coach David Wagner is new at Schalke

Schalke head coach David Wagner's start has been nothing if not steady.
SportsSeptember 12, 201901:57 min
Fußball Trainer David Wagner Huddersfield Town v Manchester City - Premier League - John Smith's Stadium

David Wagner: 'Jürgen Klopp can't learn anything from me'

Schalke's new coach David Wagner spoke to DW about the Bundesliga and his good friend Jürgen Klopp.
SportsSeptember 11, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 - Hertha BSC Cheftrainer David Wagner

Schalke's identity crisis continues under David Wagner

Schalke's new coach appears to have picked up where his predecessor left off, writes Ed McCambridge.
SportsSeptember 3, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - Eintracht Frankfurt Ante Rebic

Bundesliga: Wolf moves to Hertha, Schick to RB

Keep up to date with all the major Bundesliga transfers here!
SportsSeptember 2, 2019
Clemens Tönnies

DFB ends racism probe against Schalke's Tönnies

The German football association said Tönnies "convincingly showed that he was not a racist."
SportsAugust 29, 2019
Schalke vs. Bayern: A free kick by Schalke's Daniel Caligiuri cannons off the wrist of Bayern Munich's Ivan Perisic. 24.08.2019.

Schalke fan files police complaint against referee

Many Schalke supporters believe the team was robbed of two penalty kicks during a 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.
SportsAugust 27, 2019
Bundesliga | FC Bayern München v Schalke 04

Bundesliga: Lewandowski the hat-trick hero for Bayern

A brilliant performance from Bayern Munich's number nine was the difference in Gelsenkirchen.
SportsAugust 24, 2019
Wout Weghorst of Wolfsburg celebrates his goal. (Getty Images/Bongarts/M. Rose)

Bundesliga Matchday 1 in pictures

We go again! Dortmund conceded early but win big, while Bayern Munich start the season with just a draw against Hertha.
SoccerAugust 18, 20199 images
Jan Siewert, head coach of Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield fire German coach Jan Siewert

The former Borussia Dortmund reserve team trainer had been in charge of the Championship outfit for just seven months.
SportsAugust 17, 2019
Fußball DFB-Pokal Fans Schalke 04 Rote Karte für Tönnies

German Cup: Schalke fans show Clemens Tönnies the red card

German Cup round-up
SportsAugust 10, 2019
Kommentarbild von Andreas Sten-Ziemons

In Tönnies case, Schalke trampling on own mission statement

Andreas Sten-Ziemons
By allowing Clemens Tönnies to stay, DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons says Schalke is ignoring its mission statement.
SportsAugust 7, 2019
Schalke club boss Clemens Tönnies holds his nose

Schalke chief to temporarily step down amid racism row

Clemens Tönnies will temporarily step down but the club said his controversial comments on Africa were not racist.
SportsAugust 7, 2019
Schalke chairman Clemens Tönnies at Veltins Arena

Extremism expert: 'shocked by Tönnies' racist statement'

DW spoke with fan culture and extremism expert Robert Claus about what consequences Clemens Tönnies should face.
SportsAugust 6, 2019
Clemens Tönnies vom FC Schalke 04

Opinion: Tönnies' resignation is inevitable

Schalke chairman Clemens Tönnies has revealed a blatantly racist world view and should resign, writes David Vorholt.
SportsAugust 3, 2019
WM 2018 - Deutschland - Schweden 2:1 Gerald Asamoah

Asamoah: 'During the games, 'the streets are almost empty'

Gerald Asamoah spoke to DW about the Africa Cup of Nations and why African players are in such high demand.
SportsJune 20, 2019
David Wagner playing for Schalke at the UEFA Cup

Bundesliga: Schalke appoint new coach

After narrowly avoiding relegation under a caretaker coach, Schalke have a new appointee.
SportsMay 9, 2019
Fußball Trainer David Wagner Huddersfield Town v Manchester City - Premier League - John Smith's Stadium

David Wagner has the goods to shake up Schalke

David Wagner has the tactical and personal makeup to push Schalke back to the top of German football.
SportsMay 3, 2019
Bundesliga - VfB Stuttgart v Borussia Mönchengladbach

Bundesliga roundup: Matchday 31

Schalke dealt Borussia Dortmund's title hopes a severe blow while strugglers Stuttgart and Hannover nicked big wins.
SoccerApril 28, 20199 images
Fußball Bundesliga 31. Spieltag l BVB Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 l Fans

Opinion: Dirty derby in Dortmund went too far

The odd borderline insult is all part of derby day. But on Saturday, some fans on both sides crossed the line.
SportsApril 27, 2019
Lucien Favre

Opinion: Favre's blame game does BVB no favors

BVB once again came up short when it mattered most. In a 4-2 defeat to Schalke they lost their chance and their heads.
SportsApril 27, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga 31. Spieltag l BVB Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04 l Tor 1:3

Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga title hopes dealt derby blow

Both Marco Reus and Marius Wolf were sent off for BVB as Schalke sealed a famous derby victory.
SportsApril 27, 2019

Opinion: The worst Schalke side in Bundesliga history

James Thorogood
Schalke may survive one of their worst seasons in the Bundesliga, but they don't deserve to, writes James Thorogood.
SportsApril 26, 2019
Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund - FC Schalke 04

Borussia Dortmund vs. Schalke: Germany's biggest local rivalry

The Revierderby is the biggest in German football. Here we take a look at some of most memorable moments.
SportsApril 26, 201912 images
Fußball: Bundesliga | SC Freiburg - Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund vs. Schalke — the key battles

Even during a shocking season for Schalke, Saturday's Revierderby remains a real threat to Dortmund's title challenge.
SoccerApril 25, 2019
1. Bundesliga | FC Bayern München - Werder Bremen | Torjubel (1:0)

Bundesliga Bulletin: Top two power on, Stuttgart's struggles

Wins for Bayern and Dortmund keep the title race tight but Stuttgart and Schalke can't rely on their history for points.
SportsApril 22, 2019
Bundesliga - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Hertha BSC -

Bundesliga roundup: Matchday 29

The Bundesliga took a while to get going on Saturday. Schalke spared themselves further woe on Friday, but only just.
SportsApril 14, 20199 images
DFB-Pokal 2018/19 | FC Schalke 04 - Werder Bremen (Imago/Team 2)

German Cup quarterfinals roundup

Bayern Munich avoid a shock result, but only just. Hamburg made their first German Cup semifinal for a decade.
SportsApril 3, 20194 images
Fußball Bundesliga | 27. Spieltag |  Hannover 96 - Schalke 04 | Torjubel 0:1

Bundesliga: Schalke can still salvage sorry season

Avoiding relegation, progression in the cup and the Revierderby are all Schalke have left after a dismal campaign.
SportsMarch 31, 2019
Bundesliga RB Leipzig vs. FC Schalke 04 | Mark Uth

Bundesliga: Were Schalke the makers of their own downfall?

A lack of goals remains at the crux of Schalke's issues, but it's a problem they've failed to address in six seasons.
SportsMarch 29, 2019
Fußball RB Salzburg Trainer Marco Rose

Rose praised by Klopp with Bundesliga job on horizon

Marco Rose is being chased by various Bundesliga clubs and his former coach Jürgen Klopp says he "can do any job."
SportsMarch 19, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund - Hertha BSC

Dortmund hoping Hertha don't further dent title hopes

Hertha Berlin aren't chasing silverware themselves, but can still play a significant role in the Bundesliga title race.
SportsMarch 14, 2019
Fußball Champions League | FC Schalke 04 - Manchester City l Trainer Domenico Tedesco

Tedesco's time runs out at Schalke

Domenico Tedesco has become the fifth casualty of the season and been replaced by an iconic duo at the Schalke helm.
SportsMarch 14, 2019
Fußball | Champions League | Bayern München vs Liverpool Champions League

Triple Champions League exit is no reason to panic

Bayern, Dortmund and Schalke were all humbled in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. But there's no need to panic.
SportsMarch 14, 2019
Fußball Champions League | FC Schalke 04 - Manchester City l Trainer Domenico Tedesco

Opinion: Schalke are a shambles

Another low point in a disastrous season for the Royal Blues. DW's Matt Ford thinks Schalke need to press reset.
SportsMarch 13, 2019
Fußball Champions League | FC Schalke 04 - Manchester City | 3:0 Tor

Champions League: Manchester City embarrass Schalke

Schalke stood a slim chance of beating Manchester City, but what followed was beyond explanation.
SportsMarch 13, 2019
Fußball Champions League | FC Schalke 04 - Manchester City

Gündogan offers reminder of class, as Sané shines

While Leroy Sané caught the eye, Gelsenkirchen-born Ilkay Gündogan ran the show against Schalke, he's hitting top form.
SportsMarch 12, 2019
Deutschland FC Schalke 04 - Manchester City | Elfmeter

How Schalke may be able to beat Manchester City

Schalke's chances of overcoming Manchester City on Tuesday look slim. But recent results suggest there's some hope.
SportsMarch 12, 2019
Bundesliga Dortmund Augsburg

Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern sense blood

Bayern close in on Dortmund and Stuttgart win big. Catch up with all the latest from Matchday 24 in the Bundesliga.
SportsMarch 3, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga Fortuna Düsseldorf - FC Schalke 04 Domenico Tedesco

Domenico Tedesco's future in doubt after Schalke humiliation

Schalke's disastrous season reached a new low with defeat to Düsseldorf. DW asks: where do the Royal Blues go from here?
SportsMarch 2, 2019
Fußball 1. FSV Mainz 05 v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga Trainer Tedesco

Spotlight on Tedesco as struggling Schalke reshuffle

A year ago, Domenico Tedesco was on the rise as Schalke overachieved. Now questions are being asked amid a reshuffle.
SportsFebruary 28, 2019
Jochen Schneider on the touchlines during a Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Freiburg — August 27, 2018.

Schalke appoint Jochen Schneider as head of sports

Schalke have taken a first step reorganizing their back room, securing the services of Jochen Schneider from RB Leipzig.
SoccerFebruary 26, 2019
Fußball FC Schalke 04 Manager Heidel tritt im Sommer zurück

Opinion: Sacking sporting directors a worrying trend

Schalke have announced that Christian Heidel will leave the club in May. A worrying trend, argues DW's Felix Tamsut
SportsFebruary 23, 2019
Fußball Champions League FC Schalke 04 - Manchester City

Opinion: VAR threatens to spoil the show for gutsy Schalke

While it's great that VAR technology exists it still must prove its reliability, writes DW's Michael Da Silva.
SportsFebruary 21, 2019
Fußball Champions League FC Schalke 04 - Manchester City 2:2

UCL: Sané haunts Schalke as City stage late comeback

Manchester City snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against plucky Schalke.
SportsFebruary 21, 2019
Champions League - Gruppe F - Manchester City v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Leroy Sané returns to Schalke ready to make his mark

Leroy Sané returns to boyhood team Schalke for the first time since his big-money move to Manchester City.
SportsFebruary 20, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga FC Bayern - FC Augsburg 3:2 - David Alaba Jubel

Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern close gap on Dortmund

Bayern Munich are now just three points off title rivals Dortmund after the Black and Yellows slipped up in Nuremberg.
SportsFebruary 18, 2019
Fußball Bundesliga FC Bayen - FC Schalke 04

Bayern close the gap with win over Schalke

Bayern Munich took advantage of Borussia Dortmund's result earlier in the day. The Bundesliga title race is on.
SportsFebruary 9, 2019
Rudi Assauer verstorben

Rudi Assauer: a 'macho with a heart of gold'

An inimitable character, Rudi Assauer left his mark on the hearts of Schalke fans and the entire Bundesliga.
SportsFebruary 7, 2019