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A unique gesture: take out number 7 from Schalke because of Raul 2.07.2012

After Raul Gonzalez Blanco leaves Schalke 04, number 7 shirt from the team of Gelzenkrihen will obsolete as a sign of respect for the legendary Spanish player. This was announced at a press conference the sporting director of Schalke 04 Horst Held.

Ajax in the same number 14 of Johan Cruyff was also decommissioned. In Milan, first stopped No. 6, with which played Franco Baresi, then number 3 of Paolo Maldini.

Gelsenkirchen club announced that in 2013 will organize a special match in honor of Raul. The legend of Real, who was part of the "white ballet" from 1994 to 2010's, may be included in the hall of fame of the German club. Raul dressed the team of Schalke 04 so far 95 times and has scored 39 goals.

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