Schalke romp past Al Sadd in Raul farewell

Berlin: Spanish star Raul said farewell to 78,000 Schalke fans on Saturday as his former German employers routed his most recent club, Al Sadd of Qatar, 9-0.

The veteran striker spent two seasons in the Bundesliga before leaving for the Gulf. “It’s an honour for me. Schalke is my home, blue and white forever,” Raul, 36, told fans.

Raul played the first half for the German club and then switched sides after the interval.

In the 86th minute, Raul’s son brandished his father’s number on the sidelines to signify his substitution.

Raul won the German Supercup and German Cup during his time with Schalke after signing from Real Madrid in 2010.

He remains Real Madrid’s record scorer with 228 goals and won the Spanish title six times and three European Champions League trophies.