Schalke Traditionself Triumphs 7-2 Over Rondo Allstars in Fleckenberg

The Schalke Traditionself played a friendly against the locally assembled "Rondo Allstars" at the VfL Fleckenberg sport ground during the 50th Fleckenberg sport week. Around 400 spectators watched the match, which ended in a 7‑2 victory for Schalke.

Player‑coach Enrico Ledda highlighted the focus on enjoyment, while former Schalke star Olaf Thon, appearing with a twenty‑member squad, praised the region and the hospitality. Thon told stadium announcer Guido Vollmers, "The landscape here is simply breathtaking" and reflected on his long career. A quote from former player Mario Droste captured the sentiment after an earlier 2‑6 result: "We really thought, now we've got them!" The win was seen as a reminder of Schalke’s historic strength.