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Timo Becker of FC Schalke 04 after the loss to Hertha Berlin

Berlin club desperate to preserve all-time loss streak

German amateur side Tasmania Berlin have held on to the record for the longest winless streak in Bundesliga history for more than half a century and the Berlin club are desperate to protect it with Schalke 04 only a game away from matching their 31-game run.

Soccer • 08 Jan 21

Leverkusen's Kevin Volland and Paulinho (R)celebrate the equaliser

Bundesliga wrap: Leverkusen stay on track for top four

Bayer Leverkusen came from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw at Schalke 04 as they held on to fourth place in the Bundesliga.

Soccer • 14 Jun 20

'Why do you need the money now?' is what the club asked their fans

Schalke apologise for asking fans why they need refunds

Bundesliga side Schalke 04 have apologised for an insensitive and impersonal refund form after asking fans who had bought tickets to matches they could not attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic to explain why they needed their money back.

Soccer • 04 Jun 20

Erling Haland celebrates with teammates after giving Borussia Dortmund the lead against Schalke

Eerie silence across stadiums on Bundesliga restart

From social distancing substitutes using airport stairs, to disinfected balls and a potential television audience of one billion, the Bundesliga enjoyed a chequered restart as the first major sports league to resume amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 16 May 20

Phil Foden scored Man City's sixth goal on the night

City saunter into last eight after annihilating Schalke

Manchester City eased into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 7-0 thrashing of Bundesliga strugglers Schalke at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer • 12 Mar 19

The fan was attacked at the Veltins-Arena

German police arrest suspect in City fan attack

A man has been arrested by German police after a Manchester City supporter was left fighting for his life following the club's Champions League game against Schalke.

Soccer • 25 Feb 19

Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal against Schalke

Recap: Schalke 2-3 Manchester City

Updates from tonight's last 16 Champions League matches, with Manchester City away to Schalke.

Soccer • 20 Feb 19

Pep Guardiola: "We have many dreams in our head."

'Every single second you have to be incredible'

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to impose themselves on opponents to prevail in the Champions League.

Soccer • 20 Feb 19

Rabbi Matondo has left Manchester City for Schalke 04

Man City teenager Matondo moves to Schalke

Manchester City winger Rabbi Matondo has become the latest Premier League youngster to sign for an overseas club after joining German side Schalke 04 on a four-year contract.

Soccer • 30 Jan 19

Players from Hertha Berlin take a knee before a Bundesliga game.

German football club kneels in support of NFL players

Players and officials from the German side Hertha Berlin took a knee ahead of their Bundesliga game this weekend, to show solidarity with the NFL anthem protests.

Soccer • 14 Oct 17

Sead Kolasinac arrives at the Emirates from Schalke

Arsenal sign Bosnian defender Kolasinac from Schalke

Arsenal have made their first signing of the summer with the capture of Bosnian international defender Sead Kolasinac from Schalke.

Soccer • 06 Jun 17

Man City in talks over Sane, confirms Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed the club are in talks with Schalke 04 attacking midfielder Leroy Sane but the move is stalling over the player's valuation.

Soccer • 21 Jul 16

Matija Nastasic (R) has been on loan from Man City to Schalke

Man City's Nastasic makes Schalke move permanent

Schalke have agreed a deal to sign on-loan Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 11 Mar 15

Karim Benzema scores Real's crucial third goal

Real reach quarters after epic clash with Schalke

Holders Real Madrid survived a huge scare when they suffered a stunning 4-3 defeat at home to Schalke 04 but squeezed through to the Champions League quarter-finals 5-4 on aggregate.

Soccer • 11 Mar 15

Cristiano Ronaldo plays the ball past Schalke's goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther

Ronaldo sets Real on road to victory

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo ended a three-game goal drought as the holders beat hosts Schalke 2-0 to take a big step towards the Champions League quarter-finals.

Soccer • 18 Feb 15

John Terry (second from left) wheels away in delight having scored Chelsea's opener in the second minute

Chelsea qualify for Champions League last 16

Classy Chelsea romped to a 5-0 win at Schalke 04 on Tuesday to power into the last 16 of the Champions League and make it a miserable night for their former coach Roberto Di Matteo.

Soccer • 25 Nov 14

Wim Kieft (no. 14) turns to celebrate his goal as Packie Bonner looks on in Gelsenkirchen at Euro '88

Gelsenkirchen to host Ireland-Germany qualifier

Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Germany in October will be played in Gelsenkirchen at Schalke's Veltins-Arena.

Soccer • 21 Mar 14

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring against Schalke with his 40th strike of the season

Ronaldo bags brace as Real roll on

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid completed the formalities of their last-16 tie with a 3-1 win over Schalke at the Bernabeu.

Soccer • 18 Mar 14

Madrid go into the game on the back of a 30-match unbeaten streak in all competitions

No rest for Ronaldo ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will not rest star man Cristiano Ronaldo for the Champions League visit of Schalke.

Soccer • 18 Mar 14

Brace boys Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate in Gelsenkirchen

Trio bag braces in Real rout

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema scored two goals each as rampant Real Madrid ripped Schalke apart with an empathic, one-sided 6-1 away win in the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie.

Soccer • 27 Feb 14

Two for Eto'o as Chelsea take care of Schalke

Chelsea took another step towards a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Schalke.

Soccer • 06 Nov 13

Torres scored twice against Schalke last month

Chelsea's Torres to miss Schalke clash

Fernando Torres will miss Chelsea's Champions League clash with Schalke on Wednesday night after sustaining a leg injury in training.

Soccer • 05 Nov 13

Fernando Torres celebrates as Chelsea took an early lead at Schalke

Torres leads Chelsea to Schalke win

Chelsea have won 3-0 away to Schalke in their Champions League Group E match.

Soccer • 22 Oct 13

Yilmaz celebrates his goal in the company of Didier Drogba

Galatasaray advance at Schalke's expense

Galatasaray reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League after edging out valiant Schalke 4-3 on aggregate after a 3-2 win at the Veltins-Arena

Soccer • 12 Mar 13

Lewis Holtby will move to White Hart Lane in the summer

Spurs win race to sign Holtby

Tottenham have won the race to sign highly-rated Germany international Lewis Holtby from Schalke.

Soccer • 04 Jan 13