Tuesday, 1st April, 2014
Newcastle United are set to compete in the Schalke 04 Cup this summer as part of preparations for the 2014/15 season.
The matches will take place on the 2nd and 3rd August, where the Magpies will have the opportunity to test their squad strength against Spanish outfit Malaga, hosts Schalke and one other, as yet unnamed club.
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The venue for the matches will be the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. The stadium has a rich history of hosting important matches, which include the 2004 Champions League final and five matches during the 2006 World Cup.
"This is a fantastic opportunity to play in such an excellent tournament as the Schalke 04 Cup", manager Alan Pardew told the club's official site.
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"We will be facing top-quality opposition and hopefully it will form part of a successful pre-season for us ahead of the 2014/15 season.
"I am very pleased it has been organised and announced early for the sake of our fans.
"This will give them the opportunity to travel in great numbers – as they always do – to enjoy a fabulous city and the football that will accompany it."
Two matches will be played on each day with special points system in place. The team that manage the maximum number of points over the two days will be declared winner of the tournament.
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