Full Name: Fußball-Club Schalke 04
City: Gelsenkirchen
Country: Germany
League: Bundesliga
Founded: 1904
Stadium: Veltins-Arena (61,524)
Colors: Blue, White
Nicknames: Die Knappen (The Knaves), Die Königsblauen (the Royal Blues)
Rival: Borussia Dortmund

Official Website: schalke04.de

Schalke is a neighborhood of Gelsenkirchen. Founded as the multisport club Sportclub Westfalia Schalke 1904. In 1912, merged with Turnverein 1877 Schalke. Soccer section split off to create FC Schalke 04 in 1924. Die Knappen also means 'the miners', of which there were and are many in this region of Germany. Previous stadiums: Glückauf-Kampfbahn (1934-73), Parkstadion (1973-2001).

Trophy Room:
* German Championship (1934, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42, 58)
* DFB Pokal (1937, 72, 2001, 02)
* UEFA Cup (1997)

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