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Real might come calling next summer, but Milan must hold firm with Malick Thiaw

Malick Thiaw poses for a selfie with fans after a training session of the German national football team at Renaissance Patriot Place Hotel on October...

If Real Madrid come calling, you’d be wise not to reject them. Milan shouldn’t give Malick Thiaw the chance to accept their advances, should their reported interest escalate into a formal approach next summer as Los Blancos’ never-ending pursuit of reinforcements sees them return to Italy for younger talent. Continue reading “Real might come calling next summer, but Milan must hold firm with Malick Thiaw”

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Schalke 04 0-1 Werder Bremen: Bittencourt’s stunner extends Blues’ winless streak

Leonardo Bittencourt’s excellent first-half finish was enough to secure an important three points for Werder Bremen, who extended Schalke’s winless run to 11 Bundesliga games while improving their own chances of avoiding relegation.

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Bundesliga returns: Borussia Dortmund, Hertha and Gladbach record big wins

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This season’s Bundesliga campaign resumed play this afternoon, with Borussia Dortmund earning plaudits after a 4-0 thrashing vs. Schalke in the Revierderby. It means just one point separates them and leaders Bayern, who play tomorrow. Continue reading “Bundesliga returns: Borussia Dortmund, Hertha and Gladbach record big wins”

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Barca defender Jean-Clair Todibo joins Schalke on loan with €25m future fee

Despite impressing when he’s featured for Barcelona, the talented 20-year-old has been left frustrated by a lack of first-team football. Although speculation suggested he’d be joining AC Milan, the Frenchman will instead develop in Germany’s top-flight for the remainder of 2019-20 – with a €25m future fee inserted into the deal.

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Barca and Liverpool target Amine Harit signs new Schalke deal until 2024

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Schalke’s talented creative midfielder Amine Harit has today put pen-to-paper on a contract extension which ties him down to Gelsenkirchen until the summer of 2024. Continue reading “Barca and Liverpool target Amine Harit signs new Schalke deal until 2024”

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Manchester City 7-0 Schalke 04: 5 Hits and Flops

Manchester City cruised to a thumping 7-0 victory against a weak Schalke display at the Ethiad

Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals in style against a struggling Schalke side, but which players excelled whilst others wilted at the Ethiad? Continue reading “Manchester City 7-0 Schalke 04: 5 Hits and Flops”

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English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc

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Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted English clubs have overtaken their German counterparts in terms of youth player quality being produced at academy level. This news comes just before tomorrow’s clash between two of England’s best talents as BVB host Hoffenheim. Continue reading “English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc”

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Borussia Dortmund 4-4 Schalke 04: Super subs spark remarkable fightback in frantic finish

Schalke were 4-0 down at the interval, seemingly finished and eager for damage limitation. Leon Goretzka and Amine Harit were introduced prior to the half’s conclusion with both proving pivotal in helping to spark an unlikely comeback during the season’s first Revierderby.

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