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Formed in 1904, Schalke 04 is among Germany's most popular clubs and formed a strong association with the Ruhr's mining community in the 1900s. Those traditions continue today as they attempt to become more consistent.

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A Schalke badge sits in front of a training complex

A Schalke badge sits in front of a training complex

Bundesliga: Schalke leading way in sustainability

Schalke are forging their own path on the topic of sustainability with a new scheme.

Bundesliga Schalke - Dortmund 2:2

Bundesliga Schalke - Dortmund 2:2

Schalke: A light at the end of the tunnel

Bundesliga strugglers Schalke twice came from behind to salvage a valuable point against local rivals Borussia Dortmund.

Jude Bellignham looks on after Dortmund's defeat by Schalke

Jude Bellignham looks on after Dortmund's defeat by Schalke

Borussia Dortmund's title hopes dented in 'wild' Revierderby

Borussia Dortmund’s turbulent week from bad to worse as their 100% start to 2023 in the Bundesliga ground to a halt.

FC Schalke 04 fans

FC Schalke 04 fans

Schalke soccer fans injured in brawl outside clubhouse

Police believe the perpetrators of the attack were fans of Borussia Dortmund and Rot-Weiss Essen.

Edin Terzic stands holding his fist in the air in front of Dortmund's bench

Edin Terzic stands holding his fist in the air in front of Dortmund's bench

Bundesliga: 5 questions ahead of the restart

The Bundesliga is set to return after a prolonged World Cup break. DW looks at five burning questions around the league.

Youssoufa Moukoko celebrates his goal in the derby against Schalke

Youssoufa Moukoko celebrates his goal in the derby against Schalke

Dortmund win Revierderby against Schalke

Youssoufa Moukoko's goal was enough for the home side to secure a win over local rivals Schalke in the Revierderby.

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The Revier derby is back!

After a year's break, he rivalry between Dortmund and Schalke finds its 99th edition in the Bundesliga.

DW Matthew Ford Sports

DW Matthew Ford Sports

Pitch invasions are selfish, dangerous and pointless

After crushes, head-butts and sexual assault, DW's Matt Ford isn't a fan of the current pitch invasion trend.

2. Fußball Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 - St.Pauli | Jubel Fans über Aufstieg

2. Fußball Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 - St.Pauli | Jubel Fans über Aufstieg

Schalke back to Bundesliga and on the mend

One year ago, Schalke were relegated and on the brink of insolvency. Now, they're back and on the road recovery.

Rodrigo Zalazar celebrates a goal for Schalke

Rodrigo Zalazar celebrates a goal for Schalke

Schalke back in the Bundesliga at first try

A year after they were relegated, Schalke booked their return to the Bundesliga with a win over St. Pauli on Saturday.

Sports Life | Football Most Common Results

Sports Life | Football Most Common Results

Better not Losing

It’s Better Not Losing – The Truth about Football’s Most Common Result

Roman Abramovich applauds with a Chelsea football scarf around his neck

Roman Abramovich applauds with a Chelsea football scarf around his neck

Chelsea for sale as spotlight falls on Russian money trail

Roman Abramovich has put Premier League club Chelsea up for sale as Russia's involvement in world sport is scrutinized.

Schalke to end partnership with Gazprom

The decision comes after German football clubs showed solidarity with the Ukrainian people following Russia’s invasion.

An official carries the Champions League trophy on to the pitch at the 2021 final

An official carries the Champions League trophy on to the pitch at the 2021 final

UEFA moves Champions League final to Stade de France

UEFA has stripped Saint Petersburg of the Champions League final hosting rights following the invasion of Ukraine.

Thumbnail Sports Life | Ralf Rangnick

Thumbnail Sports Life | Ralf Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick and Manchester United

Is Ralf Rangnick the best possible manager for Manchester United?

View of Schalke Fan Field

View of Schalke Fan Field

Together forever: The football fans devoted even in death

Some supporters can take their devotion to their favorite clubs with them to their graves — literally.

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Can this 'traditionalist' coach lead RB Leipzig to success?

Can the coach who once said tradition plays a huge role in choosing a club still be successful at his new club?

Ralf Rangnick pointing and shouting

Ralf Rangnick pointing and shouting

Rangnick 'can change the image' of United

Ahead of his first Manchester United game on Sunday, DW heard all about about Ralf Rangnick from his former colleagues.

Wildenbruchplatz during Nazi era

Wildenbruchplatz during Nazi era

Schalke fans keeping the memory of deportation of Jews alive

Members of the project traced individual fates as they aim to ensure that what happened in their city is not forgotten.

St. Pauli fans

St. Pauli fans

Why Bundesliga 2 is the real 'Super League'

The 2021-22 season gets underway in Germany's second division on Friday night as Schalke host Hamburg.

Dimitrios Grammozis

Dimitrios Grammozis

Schalke out to avoid becoming another Hamburg

Schalke want their Bundesliga 2 status to be short-lived as they embark on their first second-tier season in 30 years.

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The most important moments of the Bundesliga season

A season full of records is over. Alongside Bayern’s goal-getter, one youngster has grabbed plenty of headlines.

Cologne fans welcoming the team bus ahead of the game against Schalke

Cologne fans welcoming the team bus ahead of the game against Schalke

Confusion, despair and ecstasy as Cologne survive - for now

The relegation battle went down to the final day. DW was in Cologne, where fans went through an emotional rollercoaster.

Hertha Berlin's players celebrate their winning goal against Schalke

Hertha Berlin's players celebrate their winning goal against Schalke

Bundesliga: Injury-ravaged Hertha on the cusp of safety

Hertha Berlin’s victory moves them to within a point of safety, despite Schalke having reported multiple COVID-19 cases.

FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04

Schalke relegated from Bundesliga: A Royal Case of the Blues

Schalke have been relegated from the Bundesliga. How did it come to this?

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on the ball for Schalke

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on the ball for Schalke

Bundesliga: Schalke relegated for first time in 30 years

Schalke 04 have been relegated from the top tier for the first time in three decades after losing to Arminia Bielefeld.

Rabbi Matondo enttäuscht

Rabbi Matondo enttäuscht

Social networks 'could act tomorrow' against hate speech

Rabbi Matondo is the latest athlete to receive racial hatred online. His reaction put Instagram under the spotlight.

Schalke's Shkodran Mustafi scores an own goal against Wolfsburg

Schalke's Shkodran Mustafi scores an own goal against Wolfsburg

Schalke thrashed in Wolfsburg amid Rangnick links

Ahead of a heavy defeat to Wolfsburg, reports linking Schalke with Ralf Rangnick caused chaos within the club.

Dimitrios Grammozis points to his head

Dimitrios Grammozis points to his head

Grammozis' Schalke debut reveals stark truth

Dimitrios Grammozis' first game as Schalke head coach was not a memorable one.

Christian Gross und Jochem Schneider both left Schalke

Christian Gross und Jochem Schneider both left Schalke

Opinion: Schalke reset not enough without new thinking

After another loss, Schalke axed another head coach. But changes at the club need to go further, says DW's Matt Pearson.

Erling Haaland scores a spectacular bicycle kick for Borussia Dortmund against Schalke 04.

Erling Haaland scores a spectacular bicycle kick for Borussia Dortmund against Schalke 04.

Bundesliga: Priceless Haaland leads demolition derby

Yet another superlative display by Erling Haaland inspired Dortmund to victory—they cannot afford to lose him.

Schalke's Malick Thiaw and Giovanni Reyna fall in battle for ball

Schalke's Malick Thiaw and Giovanni Reyna fall in battle for ball

Schalke vs. Dortmund: The Revierderby in troubled times

The Revierderby is the biggest in German football. Here we take a look at some of most memorable moments.

Shkodran Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi to Schalke: Nothing left to lose?

Both Schalke and Shkodran Mustafi have fallen from grace in recent years. Is the defender's transfer a good match?

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates a goal against Schalke

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates a goal against Schalke

Bundesliga's best and worst at halfway in 2020-21 season

Bayern Munich are still the team to beat, but the first half of the Bundesliga season had its fair share of surprises.

Schalke's Ozan Kabak lies on the ground after another defeat

Schalke's Ozan Kabak lies on the ground after another defeat

Bundesliga: Schalke and Mainz in trouble as gap opens

An eight-point chasm has opened up at the bottom of the Bundesliga, leaving Schalke and Mainz cut adrift.

Mesut Özil arrives in Istanbul

Mesut Özil arrives in Istanbul

Mesut Özil to Fenerbahce: A perfect fit?

World Cup winner Mesut Özil has left Arsenal for Fenerbahce in Turkey, a logical step, but expectations will be high.

Schalke celebrate a win

Schalke celebrate a win

Opinion: Schalke must recognise sign of the times

Schalke avoided equaling Tasmania Berlin's record, but the club remains in a sorry state.

Matthew Hoppe celebrates his hat trick

Matthew Hoppe celebrates his hat trick

Schalke avoid worst-ever record thanks to Hoppe

American Matthew Hoppe was one of three unlikely heroes as Schalke avoided the Bundesliga's longest-ever winless run.

Tasmania Berlin players on pitch in 1965

Tasmania Berlin players on pitch in 1965

Schalke threaten Tasmania Berlin's worst ever status

Schalke are one game away from equalling Tasmania Berlin’s record of 31 consecutive winless Bundesliga games.

FC Schalke 04 - Bayer Leverkusen

FC Schalke 04 - Bayer Leverkusen

Schalke shut the door on Tönnies despite financial woes

Despite the crisis facing Bundesliga side Schalke, the club have refused an offer of help from a divisive figure.

Thomas Müller celebrates a goal against RB Leipzig

Thomas Müller celebrates a goal against RB Leipzig

Bundesliga restart: The five big questions for 2021

After a short winter break, the Bundesliga returns this weekend. What are the big issues at stake?

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - SpVgg Greuther Fuerth

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - SpVgg Greuther Fuerth

German Cup: Hoffenheim out, Dortmund scrape through

Hoffenheim are out of the German Cup after losing 7-6 on penalties to second tier team Greuther Fürth.

Vedad Ibisevic and Nabil Bentaleb

Vedad Ibisevic and Nabil Bentaleb

Schalke 'tearing themselves apart'

Schalke's crisis worsens with the departure of head coach Manuel Baum after just 11 games.

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Schalke in crisis

From runner-up in 2018 to bottom of the table at the end of November 2020. How could Schalke crash like this?

DFB-Pokal Viertelfinale Eintracht Frankfurt - SV Werder Bremen | Steffen Freund - Fussball experte und TV Moderator

DFB-Pokal Viertelfinale Eintracht Frankfurt - SV Werder Bremen | Steffen Freund - Fussball experte und TV Moderator

Steffen Freund apologizes for racist TV comments

The former Germany international has apologized for suggesting that two players' heritage could explain attitude issues.

Douglas Costa and Leon Goretzka celebrate Bayern Munich's third

Douglas Costa and Leon Goretzka celebrate Bayern Munich's third

Dismal Dortmund, businesslike Bayern and sorry Schalke

With a dismal Dortmund loss and Bayern back in business, it was a familiar tale for the big two.

Schalke and Stuttgart battled to a draw on Friday

Schalke and Stuttgart battled to a draw on Friday

Bundesliga: Schalke's wait for a win continues

Matchday 6 in the Bundesliga opened with a clash between a struggling Schalke side and a surprisingly strong Stuttgart.

Akanji back from quarantine to seal derby win over Schalke

Borussia Dortmund beat struggling Schalke in the Revierderby to go joint-second in the Bundesliga.

Fußball DFB Pokal | Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC

Fußball DFB Pokal | Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC

Why Schalke’s chalice is still poisoned

The Royal Blues are on the cusp of hitting rock bottom as David Wagner became the latest victim of years of instability.

After the defeat to Bremen, David Wagner was relieved of his duties at Schalke

After the defeat to Bremen, David Wagner was relieved of his duties at Schalke

Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern and Dortmund lose, Wagner fired

The second weekend of the 2020-21 Bundesliga season delivered plenty of drama.