""FC Schalke 04 expects everyone who supports and follows the club to behave in a manner that is respectful and responsible. "This type of incident cast the club and our community in a light that is not fair to S04, nor to the thousands of peaceful Schalke fans. The perception that this creates is damaging to the culture at the club and the identity of FC Schalke 04. "We utterly condemn these incidents and, as announced, will rigorously investigate the events and take appropriate action."
"Soon after a man came between them and was pushed to the ground by another supporter. In her post to X, the photographer said: "Today in Dublin, I went to photograph what I thought was a parade. They grabbed my camera and pushed Steve over. They then kicked him in the head, unable to get up they continued to kick him. They were Schalke football hooligans. I'm so appalled and disgusted," she added."
Schalke supporters marched in Dublin during a friendly against Bohemians, and members of the crowd allegedly attacked a photographer and a man on Abbey Street. Video posted to social media shows a photographer's camera being pushed aside, a man intervening and being pushed to the ground, and then being kicked while unable to get up. Around 2,000 supporters accompanied the team to Dublin for the match. FC Schalke 04 issued a statement condemning the incidents, expressed sympathy for those affected, and announced a rigorous investigation and appropriate action to address the events.
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