Schalke 04: Thanks to concerts and transfer income, no point deduction - World News

FC Schalke has to pay close to 16 million euros per year to pay interest and repayment alone, which makes it difficult to improve the equity ratio. However, the second-league player succeeds once again - which prevents a severe penalty for the first time.

It was a »act of force« and a »point landing«: the highly indebted football secondary leagueist Schalke 04 has barely escaped a penalty. An important factor in this regard: Taylor Swift and Rammstein.

Two out of five Schalke jerseys of the current season are largely sold out. Nevertheless, merchandise sales are declining. The reasons.

The concerts of Taylor Swift and Rammstein also saved FC Schalke 04 from a point draw in the coming season.

Football secondary league player Schalke 04 has reduced the negative equity by the necessary five percent and thus avoided a point deduction in the coming season. "It's a point charge," said financial supervisor Christina Rühl-Hamers on Thursday.

Schalke 04 has just avoided a point deduction in the coming season. Music stars also helped with their concerts. However, the challenges remain enormous.