The history of Schalke 04
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
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Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1929–1958
Kreisel, championships and European football
Schalke under Nazi rule
Nazi rule also transforms the club.
Jewish members are excluded and the team’s success is used in the regime’s propaganda.
1959–1980
Bundesliga, cup triumph and the Parkstadion
The fixed match against Bielefeld
The 1-0 home defeat by Arminia Bielefeld is among the fixed matches in the Bundesliga scandal.
Numerous Schalke players are punished after the affair is uncovered.
