Overview
- The Stiftung Schalker Markt’s appeal, led by Clemens Tönnies, has drawn numerous donors, including a funeral director who gave a four-figure sum.
- The Schalker Fan-Feld management slashed its standard plot fee by more than half to support the campaign.
- With funds now in place, Potofski’s interment is expected imminently on the dedicated fan cemetery near the Veltins-Arena.
- FC Schalke 04 praised the veteran reporter’s pioneering impact on modern football broadcasting and vowed to preserve his memory.
- Broadcasters and fan groups have paid homage through on-air tributes and plans for archival projects honoring his work.