Former Schalke sporting director Rudi Assauer is dead. The 74-year-old died on Wednesday, February 6, just hours ahead of his former club's DFB Cup matchup against Fortuna Düsseldorf. In many ways, ...

An inimitable character, Rudi Assauer left his mark on the hearts of fans of Schalke and the entire Bundesliga. In going public with his battle with Alzheimer's, he raised awareness of the disease.

Former Schalke general manager Rudi Assauer, credited as one of the key figures in German football, has died aged 74 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Assauer, a former player for ...