en http://www.eurohandball.com Handball stories, news and interviews Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:40:53 GMT Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:40:53 GMT www.eurohandball.com Content Copyright by the European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing (c) 1994-2025 office@eurohandball.com http://www.eurohandball.com 0 0 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047709/What+teams+need+in+last+round+of+group+matches NEWS: What is at stake in round 6 of the EHF European League Men group matches on Tuesday? Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047709 04.12.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047709 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047687/Day+review+2%3a+Dramatic+battle+for+main+round+spots+in+late+matches DAY REVIEW 2: Round 5 of the group matches has left just two places open in the next phase of the EHF European League Men Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047687 28.11.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047687 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047679/More+teams+to+book+main+round+ticket+in+round+5 ROUND PREVIEW: The penultimate round of the group matches in the EHF European League Men will be played on Tuesday Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047679 27.11.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047679 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047651/First+main+round+berths+on+the+cards+in+round+4 ROUND PREVIEW: Group matches of EHF European League Men start into decisive phase on Tuesday Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047651 20.11.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047651 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047633/Day+review+2%3a+F%c3%bcchse%2c+L%c3%b6wen+win+top+clashes+to+close+round+3 DAY REVIEW 2: All four German teams on maximum of six points at halfway point of EHF European League Men group matches Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047633 14.11.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047633 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047626/F%c3%bcchse+meet+Dinamo+as+group+matches+reach+halfway+mark ROUND PREVIEW: The EHF European League Men returns with round 3 on Tuesday night Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047626 13.11.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/047626 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046575/EHF+European+League+features+fiery+clashes+in+round+2 ROUND PREVIEW: 16 teams that won their group matches opener are trying to double their points total on Tuesday Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046575 23.10.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046575 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046560/DAY+REVIEW+1%3a+Three+German+teams+start+group+matches+with+wins DAY REVIEW 1: Titleholders Füchse are among the teams that earn victories in the early matches of round 1 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046560 17.10.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046560 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046552/Group+matches+start+with+32+teams+ready+to+go+all+in ROUND PREVIEW: EHF European League Men returns for 2023/24 season with new competition format Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046552 16.10.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046552 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046483/Carlos+Martins%3a+%e2%80%9cNow+it%27s+time+to+enjoy+and+leave+everything+on+the+field%e2%80%9d FEATURE: The Portuguese right wing says the main objective for ABC de Braga / UMinho was to be present in the EHF European League, and now it is necessary to enjoy it Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046483 29.09.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046483 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046364/Big+teams+open+EHF+European+League+Men+qualification LEG 1 PREVIEW: Last season’s finalists Granollers, Vardar, and Löwen are among the 10 teams competing in leg 1 this weekend Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046364 24.08.2023 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/046364 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027976/Nantes+win+Group+D+after+easy+win+against+ABC GROUP D REVIEW: A win for Nantes against ABC means that the French side win the group and set up a play-off against Naturhouse La Rioja Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:08:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027976 11.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027976 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026987/Sajad+Esteki+helps+Dinamo+to+historic+win GROUP D REVIEW: Bucuresti end their home campaign with an impressive win against ABC/UMinho 35:29, their biggest-ever in the European premium competition. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:32:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026987 01.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026987 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026972/Winner+takes+it+all+in+Motor+vs+Besiktas+clash GROUP D PREVIEW: Motor and Besiktas face off for a play-off berth while Nantes look set to protect their first place when hosting Holstebro. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:28:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026972 30.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026972 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026954/Nantes+earn+play-off+berth%2c+Holstebro+gain+revenge GROUP D REVIEW: French side through to play-offs after a convincing win against Besiktas, 33:28 while Danish side TTH Holstebro beat Portuguese side ABC/UMinho 34:29. Sun, 27 Nov 2016 18:36:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026954 27.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026954 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026905/First+loss+for+Nantes+opens+Group+D GROUP D REVIEW: A high-octane game that saw 66 goals ended with Nantes’ first VELUX EHF Champions League loss – 32:34 against Motor. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:21:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026905 19.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026905 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026802/Biggest+ever+win+for+Motor+increases+Ukrainian+hopes GROUP D REVIEW: A 8:1 start was enough for Motor to control the game and earn their biggest win ever in the VELUX EHF Champions League, 35:22, against ABC. Sat, 12 Nov 2016 22:08:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026802 12.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026802 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026783/Nuno+Pereira%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+are+known+for+our+determination%e2%80%9d FEATURE: With 32 goals in five games, Nuno Pereira is ABC/UMinho top scorer and the third top scorer in the VELUX EHF Champions League.The left back spoke to ehfcl.com about his first season in the competition and ABC’s challenges Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:04:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026783 10.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026783 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026686/Nantes+squeeze+past+Dinamo%2c+Besiktas+biggest-ever+win%2c+Motor+on+track GROUP D REVIEW: HBC Nantes top the group with Besiktas one win behind and Motor another further down thanks to all three dispatching Dinamo, ABC/UMinho and Holstebro Sat, 22 Oct 2016 19:17:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026686 22.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026686 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026646/Besiktas+level+with+Nantes%2c+Dinamo+record+first+loss GROUP D REVIEW: Besiktas move up beside Nantes on the table with a win against Motor, and ABC end Dinamo’s unbeaten run. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 21:06:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026646 15.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026646 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026630/Holstebro+hope+for+first+win+against+group+leaders GROUP D PREVIEW: Nantes aim to continue their unbeaten streak at Holstebro, Dinamo travel to Braga and Motor hope to get back on track against Besiktas. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026630 14.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026630 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026567/First+win+for+HBC+Nantes+hands+Besiktas+worst+loss%2c+ABC%2fUMinho+ease+past+Holstebro GROUP D REVIEW: French side Nantes thump Besiktas 33:19, in their first-ever win in the VELUX EHF Champions League while ABC/UMinho from Portugal were impressive against Danish side Holstebro. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 21:04:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026567 01.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026567 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026544/No+room+for+error+in+Group+D GROUP D PREVIEW: With one win and two draws in the opening week, this section leaves five teams seeking their first win in Round 2 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:12:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026544 28.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026544 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026503/Fireworks+for+Besiktas+in+the+season+opener MATCH REVIEW: A late scare from ABC/UMinho never burdened Besiktas, as the Turkish champions threw off the VELUX EHF Champions League season with a 33:31 win Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:08:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026503 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026503 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026496/Besiktas+and+ABC+throw+off+the+new+season GROUP D PREVIEW: Besiktas and ABC/UMinho will open the season in a fanatical atmosphere, while Nantes and TTH Holstebro are eyeing important wins in their maiden season Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026496 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026496 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026474/Braga+are+back+on+a+new+but+familiar+stage VELUX EHF Champions League countdown – 8 days to go: ABC/UMinho (POR). A lot of things have changed since we have heard ABC and the Champions League in the same breath. Nevertheless, they are aiming high at home and abroad. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:18:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026474 13.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026474 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026425/ABC%2fUMinho+hold+their+nerve+against+Bregenz GROUP 2 REVIEW: ABC shock the hosts after a back-and-forth game that saw the Portuguese side claim a win by the narrowest of margins

. Maccabi of Tel Aviv came out on top as the Israeli side earned their first win ever in an European competition, brushing aside Achilles Bocholt Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:56:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026425 04.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026425 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026422/Bregenz+and+Braga+to+clash+for+Group+D+spot GROUP 2 REVIEW: Near Lake Constance, Bregenz Handball pulled away after a disappointing start and powered to a 39:31 win in the early game of Group 2

; Pomeranz's huge goal tally wasn't enough for the Isreali side as Braga move to the decider Sat, 03 Sep 2016 19:15:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026422 03.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026422 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026419/Four+teams+meet+in+Bregenz+in+hopes+of+Group+D+berth PREVIEW: Bregenz will host the qualification group 2, and the winner will earn the right to play in the VELUX EHF Champions League’s Group D Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:10:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026419 02.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026419 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026407/ABC%2fUMinho+will+fight+until+the+last+breath FEATURE: Qualification hopefuls from Braga have their sights set on hitting the big time for the first time in 15 years Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:32:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026407 31.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026407 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025903/ABC%2fUMinho+hold+on+to+win+maiden+European+trophy FINAL REVIEW: Benfica give their all in the all-Portuguese Challenge Cup Final, but the team from Brage do enough over 120 minutes of handball to take the title Sat, 21 May 2016 22:27:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025903 21.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025903 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025896/ABC%2fUMinho+with+a+job+to+finish FINAL PREVIEW: Being six goals ahead after the first leg, ABC/UMinho have a great chance to win the EHF Challenge Cup when they receive Benfica in the second leg of the all-Portuguese final. Fri, 20 May 2016 12:13:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025896 20.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025896 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025879/Sp%c3%adnola%3a+%22We+cannot+just+play+with+our+hearts%22 FEATURE: ABC/UMinho right back Pedro Spinola shares his insight ahead of the second leg of the all-Portuguese Challenge Cup Final Wed, 18 May 2016 10:56:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025879 18.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025879 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025837/ABC%2fUMinho+close+to+their+first+European+title+after+an+away+win FINAL REVIEW: SL Benfica were unable to take advantage of the home court and lost the first leg of the Challenge Cup’s final by six goals. Sun, 15 May 2016 10:41:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025837 15.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025837 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025787/Historic+meeting+in+Lisbon FINAL PREVIEW: For the first time in history, two Portuguese teams meet in a European Cup final, as SL Benfica and ABC/UMinho meet in the Challenge Cup Final. Fri, 13 May 2016 10:52:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025787 13.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025787 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025782/Benfica+wait+for+ABC%2fUMinho+in+the+Red%e2%80%99s+Inferno FEATURE: The two teams from Portugal are fighting for the Challenge Cup trophy and Benfica's goalkeeper Figueira sees it as a great chance for Portuguese handball. Thu, 12 May 2016 23:01:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025782 12.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025782 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025591/Lisbon+the+first+stop+in+all-Portuguese+final NEWS REPORT: Portuguese Handball Federation President Ulisses Pereira was present at the home right draw of the Men’s Challenge Cup Final Mon, 02 May 2016 16:54:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025591 02.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025591 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025581/Men%e2%80%99s+Challenge+Cup+Final+to+be+a+Portuguese+derby SEMI-FINAL REVIEW – The Final in the Men’s Challenge Cup will be an entirely Portuguese affair, after a set wins for Benfica and ABC UMinho. Sun, 01 May 2016 21:55:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025581 01.05.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025581 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025573/Benfica+must+finish+the+job%2c+possible+thriller+in+Prague SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: Benfica take 13 goal lead with them to Norway, while ABC/UMinho defend narrow one goal lead in Prague in the Challenge Cup. Sat, 30 Apr 2016 08:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025573 30.04.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025573 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025533/ABC%2fUMinho+take+win+and+Benfica+very+close+to+the+final SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: Benfica defeat FyllingenBergen by 13 goals, while ABC/UMinho and Dukla Praha give each other a close fight in the Men’s Challenge Cup semi-finals Sun, 24 Apr 2016 22:47:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025533 24.04.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025533 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025497/Antunes%3a+%22The+team+is+very+focused+on+this+trophy%22 FEATURE: The top scorer of the Men's Challange Cup fights against HC Dukla Praha for a berth at the finals, the match can be watched live on ehfTV. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:40:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025497 20.04.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025497 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025342/Braga+in+semi-final%2c+Fyllingen+close ROUND REVIEW – Abc/UMinho from Braga are in the semi-final after a draw in the second leg against Wacker Thun Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025342 21.03.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025342 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025309/Last+year%e2%80%99s+runners-up+heading+for+semi-finals MATCH REVIEW: ABC/UMinho with clear home win against Wacker Thun in Challenge Cup. Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:57:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025309 14.03.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025309 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025126/Benfica+and+Bergen+cruise+into+quarter-finals ROUND REVIEW: Clear double-header wins for Portuguese and Norwegian teams in the Challenge Cup Sun, 14 Feb 2016 22:49:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025126 14.02.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/025126 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/023525/Double+draw+sees+Vogosca+advance+to+Round+3+of+Men%e2%80%99s+Challenge+Cup ROUND REVIEW: The away goals rule worked in favour of Bosnian team HC Vogosca Poljine Hills when Round 2 of the Men’s Challenge Cup concluded on the weekend Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:24:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/023525 19.10.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/023525 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/023482/Finalists+from+last+season+start+with+British+opposition PREVIEW: Ten teams for Round 3 of the Men's Challenge Cup to be found this weekend Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:11:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/023482 15.10.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/023482 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022458/Odorhei+take+first+European+title+in+first+final MATCH REVIEW: A powerful demonstration in the second half against Liberty Seguros secures Odorhei the Men's Challenge Cup title Sun, 24 May 2015 19:42:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022458 24.05.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022458 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022450/Liberty+Seguros+going+for+third+time+lucky PREVIEW: They have lost two European finals in over time, but Liberty Seguros have a good chance of finally lifting a trophy this year. Fri, 22 May 2015 13:55:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022450 22.05.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022450 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022429/Liberty+Seguros+take+an+important+step MATCH REVIEW: Braga’s Liberty Seguros win the first leg of the Men’s Challenge Cup Final Mon, 18 May 2015 13:22:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022429 18.05.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022429 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022357/Former+Champions+League+finalists+against+first+time+finalists PREVIEW: Seguros in their third European final, while the Challenge Cup final will be the debut for Odorhei. Sat, 16 May 2015 09:40:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022357 16.05.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022357 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022056/Odorhei+to+host+Challenge+Cup+final+game NEWS REPORT: The draw determined that Handbal club Odorhei will travel to Portugal for the first leg of the Challenge Cup final. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022056 21.04.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022056 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022043/Odorhei+prevent+Portuguese+party ROUND REVIEW: Odorhei ensured there would be no all-Portuguese Men's Challenge Cup Final with a win in Lisbon Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:17:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022043 20.04.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022043 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021850/Norwegian-Israeli+encounter+in+Stord ROUND PREVIEW: A double-header in Norway and three second legs of ongoing quarter-final tie will decide the semi-finalists of the Men's Challenge Cup. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:47:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021850 19.03.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021850 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021821/Portuguese+teams+dominate+in+Men%e2%80%99s+Challenge+Cup+Quarterfinals ROUND REVIEW: Liberty Seguros ABC/UMinho and S. L. Benfica have one foot in the door to the semi-finals after confident victories over the weekend Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:12:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021821 16.03.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021821 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021791/Former+Champions+League+finalist+chases+new+glory ROUND PREVIEW: Portuguese team, who were in the first ever EHF Champions League final, take on ambitious Finns in the Challenge Cup quarter-final. Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:03:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021791 13.03.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021791 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010606/EHF+Champions+League+introduces%3a+L%c3%a1szl%c3%b3+Nagy+(FC+Barcelona)+%e2%80%93+part+3%2f4 Eurohandball.com launches new interview series for season 2007/08. In the first four weeks, we will introduce you life and handball in FC Barcelona through László Nagy, who talks about his career, experience and also about the CL Qualifiers. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:56:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010606 07.09.2007 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010606 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010602/Barcelona+in+the+Champions+League The Catalonian side beate Portuguese Braga and reach Group Stage of the CL as fourth Spanish team. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:33:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010602 06.09.2007 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010602 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010589/Barcelona+prepare+against+Braga The Catalonians beat French Nimes before the Qualification Round second leg. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:16:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010589 04.09.2007 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010589 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010572/Barcelona+one+step+from+the+CL A 26-28 victory in Braga took Barcelona one step closer to the Group stage of Champions League. Decision on 5 September in Palau Blaugrana Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:06:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010572 30.08.2007 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010572 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010428/Barcelona+face+Braga+for+the+Champions+League New Barcelona coach, Manuel Cadenas (pictured), knows everything about Braga and takes the qualification matches very seriously. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:05:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010428 03.07.2007 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/010428