Overview

• Clips shared on social media show several Schalke supporters confronting a photographer on Dublin’s Abbey Street and knocking a man to the ground.
• Photographer Carly Clarke said the man, identified in her post as Steve, was pushed over and repeatedly kicked in the head.
• FC Schalke 04 called the images disturbing, issued an apology to those affected, and said it has initiated an internal investigation with consequences to follow.
• The club stated that about 2,000 supporters traveled for the friendly against Bohemians and pledged to support any inquiries.
• Irish police told reporters they were not aware of the incident when contacted, and no public law‑enforcement actions have been reported.