Germany witnessed a shocking incident that shook the German club Schalke, after a 65-year-old man was found dead inside one of the bathrooms at the "Veltins Arena" stadium, causing a wave of sadness and astonishment in the local sports community.

According to reports, a janitor discovered the body during a routine inspection tour inside the stadium facilities on Thursday, following an event held on the field the previous day.

The police rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area completely to begin investigations. Initial estimates suggest that the man may have suffered a sudden health crisis leading to his death, with no evidence of a crime. It also remains unclear how his disappearance went unnoticed until he was found the following day.

For its part, Schalke expressed its deep shock, offering condolences to the deceased's family, and confirming its full cooperation with the authorities in the investigation to uncover the circumstances of the unfortunate incident.