Said El Mala apologizes after Schalke players suffer injuries

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Said El Mala apologizes after Schalke players suffer injuries
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During the clash between 1. FC Köln and Schalke 04, an incident caused by Said El Mala resulted in injuries to Schalke players Soufiane El-Faouzi and Robin Gosens. A shove from El Mala led to a mid-air collision, leaving both players bleeding and requiring substitutions in the 43rd minute. Following the match, El Mala expressed remorse, stating he did not intend for the collision to occur and apologized to the injured players on social media. The incident has drawn criticism from fans who labeled his actions as unsportsmanlike behavior.

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  • •El Mala's shove caused a collision between Schalke players.
  • •Both players were substituted after heavy bleeding on the field.
  • •El Mala apologized during the match and on Instagram.
  • •Fans criticized El Mala's conduct during the game.
  • •The incident occurred in a Bundesliga match on October 25.
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  • 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — 👀 He faced huge backlash! El Mala apologises to Schalke fans
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The clash between 1. FC Köln and Schalke 04 had bloody consequences. After a shove from Said El Mala, Soufiane El-Faouzi collided in mid-air with his teammate Robin Gosens. Both Schalke players colla...

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