en http://www.eurohandball.com Handball stories, news and interviews Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:55:11 GMT Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:55:11 GMT www.eurohandball.com Content Copyright by the European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing (c) 1994-2024 office@eurohandball.com http://www.eurohandball.com 0 0 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022724/Syprzak+joins+legendary+FC+Barcelona INTERVIEW: Polish line player leaves his first and only club so far Orlen Wisla Plock to join the 2014/15 VELUX EHF Champions League winners Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:34:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022724 10.06.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/022724 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021960/No+further+sanction+for+Dereven OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Court of Handball decided not to impose further suspensions on the next season's reinforcement of HC Vardar. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:49:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021960 08.04.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021960 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021704/Reichmann+getting+better+and+better+under+Talant INTERVIEW: Kielce’s German wing slowly adjusting to life in Poland and quickly developing as a player under coach Dujshebaev Wed, 25 Feb 2015 16:48:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021704 25.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021704 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021694/EHF+visits+Turkey+on+cooperation+visit Officials were in Istanbul on 20/21 February for series of meetings as Besiktas MOGAZ HT played FC Barcelona in the final round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:35:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021694 23.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021694 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021691/Cadenas%e2%80%98+bonaventura+continues BLOG: Depleted Plock and Flensburg teams serve up what Tom O’Brannagain describes as the best Match of the Week so far Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:32:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021691 23.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021691 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021690/6816+goals%2c+76+Lazarov+strikes+and+a+Kielce+clean+sweep FACTS AND FIGURES: Find all the important and interesting numbers after the group phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League came to an end on Sunday night Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:33:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021690 23.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021690 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021686/Szeged+draw+sends+Aalborg+to+last+16 GROUP D REVIEW: The hard fought point from Pick Szeged means the Danish team leapfrogged Motor in the fourth place of Group D and advance to the Last 16. Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:13:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021686 22.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021686 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021687/Wisla+Plock+take+third+place+on+last+match+day GROUP B REVIEW: Orlen Wisla Plock send defending champions down to fourth position. Sun, 22 Feb 2015 22:44:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021687 22.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021687 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021688/Zagreb+edge+Metalurg+for+first+away+win GROUP A REVIEW: The Croatian champions celebrated their first road victory in this season’s VELUX EHF Champions League with a narrow but well-deserved defeat of Macedonian rivals Metalurg. Sun, 22 Feb 2015 22:36:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021688 22.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021688 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021684/Kolding+claim+second+spot+following+dramatic+finish GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: KIF Kolding Kobenhavn sealed second place in Group B, but not before a scare against Alingsas. Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:33:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021684 22.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021684 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021683/Veszpr%c3%a9m+close+Group+C+with+dominant+show+of+force GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: Veszprém underlined their VELUX EHF FINAL4 credentials by inflicting a heavy home defeat on Montpellier. Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:12:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021683 22.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021683 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021682/Vardar+cruise+past+L%c3%b6wen+to+claim+second+spot GROUP C REVIEW: The Macedonian oufit shocked Löwen and became the first away team to win a VELUX EHF Champions League group game in Mannheim. Sat, 21 Feb 2015 23:13:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021682 21.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021682 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021680/Barcelona+resist+pressure+in+Istanbul GROUP B REVIEW: FC Barcelona finish group phase with four goal win away against Besiktas. Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:31:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021680 21.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021680 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021679/La+Rioja+enjoy+morale-boosting+win+over+PSG GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: The Spanish side battled back valiantly to beat one of Europe’s club handball giants and boost their hopes of springing an upset in the first knockout round of the VELUX EHF Champions League ahead of Tuesday’s draw Sat, 21 Feb 2015 20:21:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021679 21.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021679 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021678/Dunkerque+win+qualification+showdown GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: William Annotel inspires his side to their first Last 16 qualification and with it ensures that all three French teams will be present in the knockout phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League Sat, 21 Feb 2015 19:00:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021678 21.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021678 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021673/L%c3%b6wen+and+Vardar+to+battle+out+second+spot+in+Group+C GROUP C PREVIEW: There are only two teams left in the group of death that have reasons to play for, a draw would be enough for Vardar to remain second. Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:58:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021673 20.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021673 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021672/Battle+between+the+posts+for+a+Last+16+spot FACE TO FACE: Goalkeepers Vincent Gérard and Nikola Portner will be in the spotlight when Dunkerque and Schaffhausen compete for qualification Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:01:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021672 20.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021672 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021670/Jostling+for+position+in+Group+B GROUP B PREVIEW: Second and third position still at stake in the final round of matches Fri, 20 Feb 2015 10:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021670 20.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021670 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021667/Introducing+ehfTV%e2%80%99s+Mr.+New+Guy FEATURE: Get to know David Bregazzi, the man behind the mic for ehfTV’s Match of the Week Xtra coverage of Rhein-Neckar Löwen vs HC Vardar Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021667 20.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021667 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021671/Kiel+win+over+Brest+sends+La+Rioja+through GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Spanish outfit Naturhouse La Rioja benefited from Kiel’s victory against Meshkov as they advance into the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 ahead of their clash with Paris Saint-Germain Handball on Saturday Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:25:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021671 19.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021671 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021666/Cadenas%3a+A+Polish+revolution BLOG: Wisla Plock transforming from slumbering giant to recognised VELUX EHF Champions League contender under the watch of their Spanish coach Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:18:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021666 19.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021666 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021664/Dramatic+comeback+sees+Kielce+go+10+for+10 GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: KS Vive Tauron Kielce came back from nine-goal deficit to defeat HC Motor Zaporozhye and end the group phase with maximum points Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021664 18.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021664 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021660/La+Rioja+and+Meshkov+chase+remaining+Last+16+berth GROUP A PREVIEW: The last set of matches in Group A will decide who will join Kiel, Paris Saint-Germain and Zagreb in the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16, with the Spanish outfit the favourites to go through Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:52:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021660 18.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021660 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021656/Four-way+tussle+for+remaining+Last+16+berths GROUP D PREVIEW: Four teams are in a battle for the last two positions in the knock-out stage from Group D Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:42:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021656 17.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021656 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021649/Ruthless+Barcelona+get+the+job+done+in+forty+minutes BLOG: Tom O’Brannagain looks back on the first Match of the Week of 2015 and a near-complete Barcelona performance Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:29:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021649 16.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021649 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021648/Double+Match+of+the+Week+entertainment+in+Round+10 NEWS REPORT: Two VELUX EHF Champions League matches with English commentary will be presented by ehfTV.com this coming weekend Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:34:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021648 16.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021648 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021640/Kiel+rout+Metalurg+as+PSG+cruise+past+Meshkov GROUP A REVIEW: THW Kiel secure top spot in their section with a comprehensive drubbing of Macedonian rivals Metalurg, while Paris Saint-Germain Handball eased to a comfortable victory against Meshkov Brest Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:23:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021640 15.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021640 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021639/Barcelona+win+Group+B+with+clear+victory+against+Kolding GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Dominant FC Barcelona secure Group B win before last match day through convincing home win in the ehfTV.com Match of the Week Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:36:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021639 15.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021639 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021638/Veszpr%c3%a9m+clinch+first+spot+against+Celje GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: Celje refused to bow down in Veszprém and fought all the way, but the Hungarian outfit proved to strong in the end Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:13:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021638 15.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021638 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021637/Motor+win+delivers+a+four-way+tie+before+the+last+round GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: Motor Zaporozhye shocked Aalborg on their own court by winning 36:30 and thus boosting their chances of progressing to the Last 16 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:43:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021637 15.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021637 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021635/Hard+work+for+Plock+in+Sweden GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Orlen Wisla Plock keep their hopes of finishing in third place in their group alive through a one-goal win in Alingsas. Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:17:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021635 15.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021635 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021634/L%c3%b6wen+still+in+hunt+for+second+place GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: After a conclusive win against Medvedi, 32:26, Rhein Neckar Löwen will play next Saturday against Vardar for the second spot in Group C Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:18:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021634 15.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021634 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021631/Vardar+closing+in+on+first+spot+by+beating+Montpellier GROUP C REVIEW: The Skopje outfit controlled the game but Montpellier went down fighting. Arpad Sterbik once again proved to be the focal point for Vardar. Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:00:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021631 14.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021631 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021630/Last-gasp+stunner+sends+Zagreb+into+Last+16 GROUP A REVIEW: Croatian title holders HC Prvo plinarsko drustvo Zagreb advanced into the VELUX EHF Champions League knockout stages with a quite incredible goal on the buzzer, which also means Naturhouse La Rioja’s face a nervous wait Sat, 14 Feb 2015 20:50:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021630 14.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021630 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021627/Kielce+maintain+perfect+winning+streak GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: KS Vive Tauron Kielce ousted Dunkerque HB Grand Littoral, 36:32, earning their nine straight win in the VELUX EHF Champions League Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:00:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021627 14.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021627 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021623/Veszprem+look+to+seal+first+place+against+Celje GROUP C PREVIEW: As the matter of qualification has been settled, teams can now focus on positions in the group behind Veszprem, a team on the verge of clinching top spot Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:05:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021623 13.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021623 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021619/Rocas+lays+down+a+challenge+for+familiar+foe+Horvat FACE TO FACE: Despite competing in the EHF Champions League for over a decade, the Zagreb and La Rioja right wings are still producing quality performances Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:56:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021619 13.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021619 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021622/Chema+to+remain+in+Veszprem+until+2016 NEWS REPORT: The Spanish playmaker extended his contract with MKB-MVM Veszprém for an additional year and will remain in Hungary until 2016. Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:45:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021622 13.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021622 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021618/PSG+set+to+seal+Last+16+berth+as+Zagreb+clash+with+La+Rioja GROUP A PREVIEW: The French giants can seal their passage into the knockout stages of Europe’s premier club competition while Croatia’s title holders aim to at least make a big step forward when they host the unpredictable Spanish side. Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:56:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021618 13.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021618 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021613/Kadetten+beat+Szeged+to+stay+in+the+Last+16+race GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: Schaffhausen grab their last chance to stay in the race for qualification by defeating the already qualified MOL-Pick Szeged Thu, 12 Feb 2015 22:07:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021613 12.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021613 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021604/The+Palau+demands BLOG: The ehfTV Match of the Week returns for the first time in 2015 and commentator Tom O’Brannagain sets the scene for Sunday’s VELUX EHF Champions League Group B decider between FC Barcelona and KIF Kolding Kobenhavn Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:09:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021604 12.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021604 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021602/Flensburg+on+top+but+not+without+trouble GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: SG Flensburg-Handewitt defend the third spot in the group through narrow home win against Besiktas MOGAZ HT Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:16:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021602 11.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021602 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021601/All+teams+in+the+mix+for+Last+16+berths GROUP D PREVIEW: With the first two spots already taken by Kielce and Szeged, Dunkerque, Aalborg, Schaffhausen and Motor are left to contest the two remaining places in the knockout phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:27:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021601 11.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021601 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021597/Barcelona+and+Kolding+collide+in+early+group+final GROUP B PREVIEW: First place in the group may be decided on Sunday’s ehfTV.com Match of the Week at Palau Blaugrana Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:28:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021597 10.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021597 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021572/Aflitulin+suspended+for+one+game OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Following his elbowing foul in the previous round the Motor player will miss the Round 9 match of the VELUX EHF Champions League vs Aalborg. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:30:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021572 05.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021572 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021564/A+moment+with+%e2%80%a6+Ljubomir+Vranjes A MOMENT WITH: The VELUX EHF Champions League winning coach speaks about his apprehensive beginnings taking over at SG Flensburg-Handewitt, proving the doubters wrong and that spectacular Saturday in Cologne last year Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021564 04.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021564 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021568/Europe%e2%80%99s+elite+shine+in+Doha%2c+part+2 FEATURE: ehfCL.com presents a list of the ten VELUX EHF Champions League stars that set the 2015 World Championship alight, concluding with positions five to one Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:06:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021568 04.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021568 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021563/Europe%e2%80%99s+elite+shine+in+Doha%2c+part+1 FEATURE: ehfCL.com presents a list of the ten VELUX EHF Champions League stars that set the 2015 World Championship alight, beginning with positions ten to six Tue, 03 Feb 2015 19:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021563 03.02.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021563 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021533/A+moment+with+%e2%80%a6+Diego+Simonet A MOMENT WITH: Argentina's only VELUX EHF Champions League representative speaks about his handball-crazy family, his career journey so far and future hopes for Montpellier and the Argentinian national team. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:04:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021533 28.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021533 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021519/Andreas+Palicka+leaves+Kiel+for+Aalborg NEWS REPORT: 28-year-old Swedish international replaces Norwegian Ole Erevik by the Danish club. Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:34:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021519 26.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021519 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021517/A+moment+with+...+Filip+Jicha A MOMENT WITH: The Czech superstar of THW Kiel reveals his career story which saw a village boy through Swiss Alps and Arabian desert right under the spotlight of German bundesliga and the VELUX EHF Champions League. Sat, 24 Jan 2015 08:24:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021517 24.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021517 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021506/126+top+flight+players+on+court+in+Qatar FACTS AND FIGURES: FC Barcelona top club ranking, while the Croats have the highest number of stars from Europe's elite club competition in their roster Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:08:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021506 18.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021506 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021503/Match+of+the+Week+visits+Spain+in+Round+9 NEWS REPORT: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain will head to Palau Blaugrana in Barcelona for Round 9 as the top dog in VELUX EHF Champions League Group B is due to be decided Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:00:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021503 16.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021503 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021501/A+moment+with...Lasse+and+Anders A MOMENT WITH: Career-long teammates Lasse Svan and Anders Eggert chat about learing from each other, the Scandinavian spirit in Flensburg and their greatest moments to date all in an interview full of laughs Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021501 15.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021501 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021497/Syprzak%3a+%e2%80%9cI+was+born+a+fighter%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Orlen Wisla Plock line player takes stock of a remarkable season in Europe's elite club competition and promises that he will only get better Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:13:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021497 14.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021497 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021477/A+moment+with...Alfred+Gislason A MOMENT WITH: THW Kiel coach Alfred Gislason shares memories and thoughts of his handball beginnings, growing up in Iceland, his coaching philosophy and matters close to his heart Wed, 07 Jan 2015 14:37:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021477 07.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021477 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021472/Choose+your+favourite+moments+of+the+season NEWS REPORT: The most impressive goals, saves and players of this season so far presented by ehfTV Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:45:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021472 05.01.2015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021472 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021457/Motor+make+changes+after+domestic+defeat NEWS REPORT: 'Mutual' decision sees coach Sergey Bebeshko leave Motor to be replaced by his assistant Nikolay Stepanets. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:49:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021457 21.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/021457 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020988/Zagreb+boast+best+defence%2c+Barcelona+and+Kielce+lead+the+way+in+attack FACTS AND FIGURES: Discover all the vital statistics after the first eight match days in this season's VELUX EHF Champions League. Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:08:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020988 11.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020988 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020963/Giant+killer+Zagreb+maintain+flawless+home+record+vs+PSG GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Zagreb’s fortress remains impregnable as the Croatian outfit beat PSG to make a big step towards the last 16. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:40:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020963 09.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020963 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020929/L%c3%b6wen+vying+for+second+spot+with+Vardar NEWS FEATURE: Rhein-Neckar Löwen confident of second-place finish in Group C following victory against Veszprem last time out. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:57:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020929 09.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020929 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020799/Tomas%3a+%22We+will+keep+fighting+for+the+big+trophies%22 BLOG: FC Barcelona hero Victor Tomas blogs for us for the first time this season with his thoughts on the pain of Cologne and the most important people in his everyday life Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020799 08.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020799 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020882/Szeged+have+nothing+to+%22crib%22+about BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain could hardly wish a more entertaining farewell match in 2014 than he had in the Group D classic between Szeged and Kielce. The defensive maneuvres of the two Spanish coaches resembled him famous military commandments of Art of War. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 14:02:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020882 08.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020882 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020852/Kolding+edge+closer+to+top+spot+after+beating+Besiktas GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: KIF gained ground on Group B leaders Barcelona after a hard-fought home win against Besiktas thanks to impressive performances from Bo Spellerberg and Kim Andersson. Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020852 07.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020852 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020829/Metalurg+mount+a+comeback+to+rescue+a+point GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: HC Metalurg Skopje and HC Meshkov Brest shared the points in Macedonia following a late fight-back from the hosts. Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:31:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020829 06.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020829 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020827/Wisla+stun+Barcelona+and+secure+knockout+stage+berth GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Barcelona’s unbeaten run ended in Plock after the Polish side produced a superb performance in front of their vociferous home crowd to book a spot in the last 16. Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:36:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020827 06.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020827 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020825/Montpellier+eliminate+Celje+and+L%c3%b6wen+snuff+Veszpr%c3%a9m GROUP C REVIEW: Montpellier beat Celje to reach the knockout stage while Löwen hammered Veszprém to seal a qualification and Vardar advance with victory against Medvedi. Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:02:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020825 06.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020825 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020823/Kielce+win+magnificent+thriller+in+Szeged+to+secure+top+spot GROUP D MATCHES REVIEW: KS Vive Tauron Kielce came out on top against Szeged in the Match of the Week. And French champions Dunkerque claim their first home win of the season Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:27:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020823 06.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020823 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020810/Great+lefties+come+face+to+face+in+Germany FACE TO FACE: Patrick Groetzki and Gasper Marguc are both fast, technically impeccable and lethal on the counter. And they will take the same court this weekend. Sat, 06 Dec 2014 12:58:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020810 06.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020810 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020804/Veszpr%c3%a9m+face+L%c3%b6wen+test+to+seal+top+spot GROUP C PREVIEW: Celje and Montpellier lock horns in a do-or-die battle while Hungarian boogeymen travel to Mannheim to maintain their 100 per cent run. Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:28:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020804 06.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020804 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020796/%c5%bdeljko+Musa+%e2%80%93+a+giant+with+a+boyish+temper INTERVIEW: Croatian line player of KS Vive Tauron Kielce speaks of their biggest test yet in the all important Match of the Week Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:27:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020796 05.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020796 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020786/Thrilling+game+of+ups+and+downs+ends+with+honours+even GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: Aalborg rescue a point in Switzerland behind a late rally as both teams remain in the hunt for a place in the Last 16. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:18:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020786 04.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020786 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020784/Flensburg+fight+off+plucky+Alingsas GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: SG Flensburg-Handewitt took 50 minutes to pull away from Alingsas HK but eventually came out on top. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:09:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020784 04.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020784 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020780/Any+given+Saturday BLOG: Tom Ó Brannagáin looks ahead to the first ehfTV Match of the Week from Group D, where the top two sides clash for top spot Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:21:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020780 04.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020780 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020768/Ruthless+Kiel+roll+on+for+seventh+straight+win GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Triple VELUX EHF Champions League winners THW Kiel enjoyed a worthy win at Naturhouse La Rioja after a gritty performance in which Icelandic centre back Aron Palmarsson made a spectacular return from a lengthy injury. Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:48:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020768 03.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020768 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020767/Battle+for+prestige+at+the+top%2c+time+of+reckoning+for+the+rest GROUP D PREVIEW: There is still to play for at the top and bottom of the VELUX EHF Champions League's tightest group Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:17:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020767 03.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020767 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020761/Kolding%2c+Flensburg+and+Plock+in+race+for+second+place GROUP B PREVIEW: Close race for second place in Group B, where Barcelona seem to run with the first place. Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:55:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020761 03.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020761 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020758/Don%e2%80%99t+be+indifferent+%e2%80%93+Kielce+fight+for+the+life+of+their+coach FEATURE: Polish champions doing everything in their power to support assistant coach Tomasz Strzabala's battle against cancer Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:58:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020758 02.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020758 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020759/PSG+set+to+advance+as+chasing+trio+face+crucial+battles GROUP A PREVIEW: Naturhouse La Rioja, HC PPD Zagreb and Meshkov Brest have must-win games on their hands in a fierce three-way battle for berths in the VELUX EHF Champions League knockout stages. Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:53:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020759 02.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020759 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020744/Defensive+frailties+exposed+in+Montpellier BLOG: Tom Ó Brannagáin contemplates how both Montpellier and Rhein-Neckar Löwen’s coaches will feel after a result which does not tell the full story Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:20:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020744 01.12.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020744 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020737/Mogensen+and+Andersson+lead+Flensburg+to+clear+win GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: SG Flensburg-Handewitt took back third position in Group B with a seven-goal win against KIF Kolding Kobenhavn at home on Sunday Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:13:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020737 30.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020737 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020736/Goals+galore+in+the+city+of+lights+as+PSG+thump+Metalurg GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Paris Saint-Germain Handball enjoyed an emphatic home win over HC Metalurg with an efficient team effort that enabled many of their players to get on the score sheet. Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:08:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020736 30.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020736 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020733/Kielce+continue+winning+streak+as+Dunkerque+stun+Aalborg GROUP D REVIEW: KS Vive Tauron Kielce added another win to their continuing unbeaten streak through the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase, while Dunkerque enjoyed a surprising away win in Denmark to keep them in the hunt for the Last 16 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:44:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020733 30.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020733 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020731/Underdogs+fall+after+big+battles GROUP C REVIEW: Veszprém, Vardar and Löwen were all winners on Saturday, but some were made to work harder than others. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 22:11:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020731 29.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020731 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020729/Barcelona+outplay+Alingsas%2c+Plock+close+in+on+Last+16 GROUP B REVIEW: Orlen Wisla Plock extremely close to Last 16 after snatching an away win in Turkey, while Barcelona steamroll Alingsas in the second half Sat, 29 Nov 2014 18:47:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020729 29.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020729 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020728/La+Rioja+edge+closer+to+Last+16+after+thrilling+draw GROUP A REVIEW: Meshkov Brest and Naturhouse La Rioja shared the spoils in a vastly entertaining VELUX EHF Champions League Group A match in Belarus, with both sides still able to qualify for the knockout stage of Europe’s premier club competition Sat, 29 Nov 2014 16:44:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020728 29.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020728 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020723/Narcisse%3a+That%27s+how+tradition+works BLOG: The Paris playmaker has always ambigous feelings this time of a year. He still hates cold, but cannot wait for a short Christmas break with his family. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 09:05:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020723 29.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020723 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020722/Superb+playmakers+collide+in+Skopje FACE TO FACE: Igor Karacic and Miha Zarabec have much in common and plenty of praise for each other ahead of Saturday’s encounter between Vardar and Celje Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:41:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020722 28.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020722 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020719/Crunch+time+in+the+group+of+death GROUP C PREVIEW: Veszprém hopped the stick but no less than four European heavyweights lock horns for qualification spots behind the leaders in Group C. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:59:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020719 28.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020719 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020707/Kolding+want+to+stay+unbeaten%2c+Alingsas+take+on+mission+impossible GROUP B PREVIEW: FC Barcelona and KIF Kolding Kobenhavn with the chance to stretch their lead, while Plock can all but secure their Last 16 participation Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:15:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020707 27.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020707 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020705/BLOG%3a+Forget+about+style%2c+worry+about+results BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain borrows a famous quote from an ice-hockey legend to describe winning imperatives for both Montpellier and Rhein-Neckar before their Match of the Week clash in the Round 7. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:56:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020705 27.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020705 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020704/Kiel+beat+Zagreb+to+book+Last+16+berth GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: THW Kiel secured a knockout stage berth with three games to spare after a rousing performance by Steffen Weinhold helped them to a crucial victory against HC PPD Zagreb. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 21:54:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020704 26.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020704 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020703/Szeged+seal+Last+16+berth+in+Ukraine GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: MOL-Pick Szeged comfortably beat HC Motor Zaporozhye in Kiev on Wednesday, cementing their place in the knockout stage of this year’s VELUX EHF Champions League. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:41:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020703 26.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020703 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020701/Eggert+expects+Danish+invasion+in+Flensburg EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Danish wing Anders Eggert will face his country-fellows in the cross-border duel Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:40:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020701 26.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020701 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020697/Metalurg%27s+Taleski+to+miss+one+game OFFICIAL STATEMENT: EHF Court of Handball has suspended the player of Macedonian champions for the next match against PSG Handball. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:56:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020697 26.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020697 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020696/Ortega+to+lead+Veszpr%c3%a9m+for+two+more+years NEWS REPORT: Carlos Ortega, who won each and every available Hungarian trophy since his arrival, extended his contract until 2017 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:50:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020696 26.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020696 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020690/Precious+points+up+for+grabs+in+Kiev GROUP D PREVEW: With Zaporozhye suddenly bursting into life, there is a four-horse race for the two remaining Last 16 spots behind group leaders Kielce and Szeged Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020690 25.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020690 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020689/Kiel+on+the+verge+of+Last+16+as+five+below+keep+hunting GROUP A PREVIEW: THW Kiel can book their knockout stage berth when they host Zagreb on Wednesday, PSG can edge closer as they are odds-on favourites at home to HC Metalurg while Brest and La Rioja are heading for a dogfight to avoid an early exit in Group A. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:45:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020689 25.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020689 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020681/Winners+don%e2%80%99t+make+excuses BLOG: PSG’s lack of togetherness sees them let another half-time lead slip against a Kiel team which knew how to grab the win without firing on all cylinders Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020681 24.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020681 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020672/Barcelona+devastate+Flensburg+in+last+20+minutes GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Barcelona are alone at the top of the Group B table after a big win against Flensburg at home on Sunday. Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:58:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020672 23.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020672 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020670/Celje+shock+L%c3%b6wen+to+stay+in+the+race+for+the+Last+16 GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: After a loss in the first-leg match against Löwen in Mannheim, Celje beat their visitors on home soil by four goals on Sunday. Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:41:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020670 23.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020670 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020668/Plock+take+surprise+point+from+thriller+in+Denmark GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Kolding Kobenhavn and Wisla Plock played out a dramatic draw in Denmark on Sunday. Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:14:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020668 23.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020668 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020669/Zagreb+stay+on+course+for+knockout+stage+berth GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: The Croatian champions ground out a precious home win against Meshkov Brest to keep alive their hopes of reaching the VELUX EHF Champions League last 16 after a gritty performance on home court Sun, 23 Nov 2014 19:41:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020669 23.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020669 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020666/Kielce+extend+unbeaten+start+to+six GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: Aalborg could not contend with Kielce on Sunday as the Polish side made it six straight wins in this campaign Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:10:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020666 23.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020666 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020663/Kiel+complete+double+over+PSG%2c+comeback+brings+Metalurg+their+first+win GROUP A REVIEW: HC Metalurg Skopje earned their first win of the season, Kiel come out on top against PSG Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:51:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020663 22.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020663 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020661/Veszpr%c3%a9m+cruise+past+Vardar%2c+French+joy+after+Chekhov+thriller GROUP C REVIEW: Montpellier win a thrilling encounter in Checkhov while Veszprém beat Vardar to strengthen their lead in the group Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:52:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020661 22.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020661 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020660/Late+rally+not+enough+for+Dunkerque GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: Szeged escaped with a narrow victory in Dunkerque on Saturday, leaving the French side at the bottom of the table Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:46:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020660 22.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020660 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020658/Nagy%3a+We+cannot+sit+back+and+enjoy+success BLOG: The first blog of the new season did not catch the Veszprem captain in the best mood, as he admits, but still he promises a great season to come Sat, 22 Nov 2014 13:55:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020658 22.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020658 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020651/Kiel+and+PSG+clash+again+as+Zagreb+aim+to+turn+the+tables+on+Brest GROUP A PREVIEW: PSG have a huge motive to beat Kiel after losing last weekend’s classic on home court while Zagreb and Brest again face each other in a crucial battle for a top-four finish. Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:05:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020651 21.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020651 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020648/Unpredictable+return+games+in+the+group+of+death GROUP C PREVIEW: It is payback time away from home for Montpellier and Vardar while Celje hope to finally make home fans happy at Zlatorog Fri, 21 Nov 2014 13:25:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020648 21.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020648 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020646/Zaporozhye+seal+victory+in+Switzerland GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: Motor move past the hosts in Group D as the race for the Last 16 heats up Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:38:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020646 20.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020646 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020645/Revenge+and+first+win+for+Alingsas GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Alingsas HK leave the bottom of the table with a three-goal win, the first group phase victory for a Swedish team in just over two years Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:09:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020645 20.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020645 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020643/Counterparts BLOG: Tom looks at depth into the fine details that make THW Kiel and Paris Saint-Germain such different clubs ahead of their Match of the Week clash on Saturday night Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:59:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020643 20.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020643 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020640/Huge+respect+between+two+masterminds FACE TO FACE: Their height will not be the only reason Xavi Pascual and Ljubomir Vranjes will see eye to eye again on Sunday Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:47:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020640 20.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020640 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020629/Ilic+happy+to+have+another+shot+at+glory+with+Veszprem INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Serbian left back Momir Ilic is looking forward to the latter stages of this season’s VELUX EHF Champions League while also hoping that his country can get back to winning ways on the international scene Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020629 19.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020629 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020633/Jurecki+happy+history+did+not+repeat+itself INTERVIEW: Kielce stalwart speaks about his temporary change of position in Round 5 and the emphasis that has been put on simply getting victories on the board at this stage of the season Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:41:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020633 19.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020633 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020630/Barcelona+and+KIF+with+the+chance+to+increase+their+lead+even+further GROUP B PREVIEW: FC Barcelona and KIF Kolding Kobenhavn can increase their lead in the group even further this week. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:00:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020630 19.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020630 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020626/D-day+in+Schaffhausen+and+Dunkerque GROUP D PREVIEW: Swiss champions are currently in the promotion spot but have been bitterly dissapointed in Kiev, while French title holders dwell at the bottom of the group with time slowly running out. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:58:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020626 19.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020626 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020619/Experts+give+half-time+report+on+Google%2b+Hangouts+On+Air NEWS REPORT: Time to check-in with our handball experts for their views on this season's VELUX EHF Champions League so far Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:35:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020619 18.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020619 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020617/Cool+and+composed+Barcelona+avenge+semi-final+agony BLOG: Tom looks back at the high-scoring Match of the Week which did not turn out to be the revenge match that many expected and wanted Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:52:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020617 17.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020617 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020610/Medvedi+take+their+first+point+against+Montpellier GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: Russian champions Chekhovskie Medvedi shocked Montpellier to snatch a point in a thrilling draw in France on Sunday Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:23:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020610 16.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020610 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020607/Kielce+maintain+perfect+streak+in+Aalborg GROUP D REVIEW: Aalborg gave Kielce more problems than anticipated in Sunday's VELUX EHF Champions League match, but the Polish side took the two points home with them nonetheless. Szeged managed a close win against Dunkerque, keeping them firmly in second spot. Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:29:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020607 16.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020607 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020609/Historic+win+for+Besiktas GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Besiktas MOGAZ HT got their first VELUX EHF Champions League points through a 28:26 win against Alingsas HK Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:18:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020609 16.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020609 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020605/Kiel+bring+PSG+down+to+earth+as+La+Rioja+beat+Metalurg GROUP A MATCHES REVIEW: The former European club champions celebrated a morale-boosting win in Paris while La Rioja eased past Metalurg as the VELUX EHF Champions League group stage reaches its halfway mark Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:12:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020605 16.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020605 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020601/Barcelona+victorious+after+thriller+in+Flensburg GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: FC Barcelona avenge semi-final defeat in the VELUX EHF FINAL4 last season with a four-goal away win against SG Flensburg-Handewitt Sat, 15 Nov 2014 23:49:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020601 15.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020601 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020600/Clinical+Veszprem+beat+Vardar+to+retain+top+spot GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: Veszprem prevail against Macedonian rivals Vardar and stretched their perfect start to five wins. Sat, 15 Nov 2014 22:04:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020600 15.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020600 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020596/Brest+beat+Zagreb+to+keep+last+16+hopes+alive GROUP A REVIEW: Brest dominated from start to finish against Zagreb to increase their chances of advancing to the next stage with an important victory Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:08:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020596 15.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020596 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020595/Battle+on+the+wings+in+Skopje+showdown FACE TO FACE: Two free-scoring wings, Dibirov and Marguc, will be keeping an eye on each other in a crucial encounter in the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020595 14.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020595 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020590/Aalborg+unable+to+rely+on+home+comforts+against+mighty+Kielce GROUP D PREVIEW: Szeged set to face Dunkerque without talismanic Bombac while a first home win for Aalborg seems a long shot against in-form Kielce Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:18:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020590 14.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020590 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020588/Clash+of+titans+in+Paris+set+to+light+up+the+weekend GROUP A PREVIEW: PSG and THW Kiel are poised to produce a fascinating contest in the city of lights, Meshkov and Zagreb face each other in a crunch battle for a knockout stage berth while HC Metalurg are looking for their first group phase win at Naturhouse La Rioja Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:12:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020588 14.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020588 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020582/Landin+rescues+L%c3%b6wen+in+Celje+comeback GROUP C REVIEW: Löwen recover from a poor first half to avoid an upset at home against Celje, thanks to some late heroics Thu, 13 Nov 2014 23:48:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020582 13.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020582 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020581/Kolding+remain+on+course+for+Last+16 GROUP B REVIEW: Kolding's unbeaten start continued with a dramatic late victory away from home against Plock Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:39:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020581 13.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020581 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020580/Motor+manage+first+win GROUP D REVIEW: Motor recorded their first victory, at the fifth attempt, with success at home against Kadetten Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:19:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020580 13.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020580 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020574/Motor+take+on+injury-hit+Kadetten GROUP D MATCH PREVIEW: Ukrainian champions have one last chance to join the race for the Last 16 ticket as they take on the Swiss title holder missing several players due to injuries in Kiev. Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:22:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020574 13.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020574 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020573/Leading+spot+at+stake+as+Vardar+welcome+Veszpr%c3%a9m GROUP C PREVIEW: As usual, the group of death offers a thrilling game of European handball giants. This time it is the unbeaten Vardar that take on spotless Veszprém in Skopje. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:12:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020573 12.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020573 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020571/Flensburg+and+Plock+need+to+hang+in GROUP B PREVIEW: KIF Kolding Kobenhavn and FC Barcelona can take almost decisive lead in case of away wins. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:11:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020571 12.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020571 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020566/Barcelona+to+touch+down+in+hot+Landing+Zone BLOG: The opening match against Kolding was a lesson for SG Flensburg-Handewitt in the harsh realities of being the champion. Everyone wants to beat you, ehfTV commentator writes in his blog before the Round 5 classic. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:22:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020566 11.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020566 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020565/Dunkerque+riding+on+a+wave+of+confidence NEWS REPORT: After a less than impressive opening to the season, the French champions are hitting their stride just in time for a crucial period of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:45:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020565 11.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020565 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020561/Stojkovic%3a+%e2%80%9cBrest+Will+Continue+to+Grow%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: One of Meshkov Brest's outstanding performers can envision a bright future for his new club in the VELUX EHF Champions League Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:24:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020561 10.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020561 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020542/A+moment+with%e2%80%a6Mirkulovski+and+Manaskov A MOMENT WITH: A Metalurg stalward and a rising star speak of their lives on and off the court and explain the philosophy which makes the club loved by all Macedonians Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:24:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020542 05.11.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020542 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020488/A+moment+with%e2%80%a6Carlos+Ortega A MOMENT WITH: One of the greats of the game opens up to us about players, coaching, pressure at Veszprem and what it meant to be part of the “Dream Team” of 1995-2000 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:33:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020488 29.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020488 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020479/Court+of+Handball+suspends+Abutovic+for+one+game OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Following his foul in the match versus Montpellier the Serbian player of Vardar will miss the upcoming match against Veszprem. Wed, 29 Oct 2014 08:41:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020479 29.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020479 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020447/Next+fine+selection+of+MOTW+announced NEWS REPORT: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain is set to visit two handball strongholds in Northern Germany as well as Hungary and France for Match of the Week in Rounds 5 to 8 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:23:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020447 24.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020447 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020440/A+moment+with%e2%80%a6Kasper+Hvidt A MOMENT WITH: The KIF Kolding Kobenhavn goalkeeper delves into everything from what inspired him to his long and successful career, instilling fear into opposition to his grand plan for the future Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:04:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020440 23.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020440 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020418/Vardar+save+point+in+Montpellier GROUP C REVIEW: While Vardar allow Veszprem to take the group lead, Rhein-Neckar Löwen claimed expected points vs Medvedi. Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:11:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020418 20.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020418 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020421/Classic+draw+at+high+noon BLOG: Arguably the best game of the season so far saw two title contenders play out a dramatic draw and our ehfTV commentator was there to enjoy it Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:50:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020421 20.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020421 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020415/KIF+and+Barcelona+draw+after+breathtaking+drama GROUP B REVIEW: KIF Kolding Kobenhavn are still leading the group through a better goal difference than their opponents. In the other match Plock claimed two points from a match against Alingsas. Sun, 19 Oct 2014 19:56:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020415 19.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020415 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020413/PSG+scrape+past+brave+Meshkov+Brest GROUP A REVIEW: Brest suffer yet another narrow home defeat at the hands of the group frontrunners Sun, 19 Oct 2014 17:19:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020413 19.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020413 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020412/La+Rioja+edge+Zagreb+as+Kiel+rout+Metalurg GROUP A REVIEW: Naturhouse La Rioja ground out a priceless win over the Croatian champions to stay afloat while THW Kiel showed their supremacy with an emphatic defeat of Metalurg in the fourth round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group A. Sat, 18 Oct 2014 23:25:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020412 18.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020412 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020411/Celje+youngsters+give+Veszpr%c3%a9m+hard+time GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: Celje made Veszprém work hard for the two points, after a thrilling endgame the visitors routine prevailed. Sat, 18 Oct 2014 23:12:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020411 18.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020411 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020410/Kielce+struggle+to+victory+on+a+surprise-free+Saturday GROUP D REVIEW: All three favourites found their way to two points, but it was not all plain sailing for the leaders in France Sat, 18 Oct 2014 21:26:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020410 18.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020410 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020397/Balogh%3a+From+walk-on+to+main+character INTERVIEW: Szeged right back speaks about his rise from being signed as a backup player to being voted the best player of Round 4 in the VELUX EHF Champions League Sat, 18 Oct 2014 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020397 18.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020397 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020407/Unbeaten+pace+setters+set+off+to+tricky+journeys GROUP C PREVIEW: Vardar are trying to maintain their 100% record in Montpellier while Veszprém try to do the same in Celje Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:43:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020407 17.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020407 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020405/Kiel+and+PSG+poised+to+march+on+towards+Last+16 GROUP A PREVIEW: Leaders PSG and THW Kiel will be strong favourites against their respective rivals while Zagreb face a tough trip to Spain in the fourth round of Group A before the international break Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:00:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020405 17.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020405 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020388/Flensburg+make+it+all+clear+in+the+second+half GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Defending champions survived the first half letargy in Istanbul and celebrated a convincing win at the end. Newcomers from Besiktas recorded their best half and the narrowest defeat in the season so far. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:07:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020388 16.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020388 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020385/Motor+in+search+of+first+victory GROUP D PREVIEW: All three games of Round 4 will be played on Saturday as Ukrainian champions face Aalborg, Szeged receive Kadetten and Dunkerque take on group leaders from Kielce. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:39:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020385 16.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020385 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020384/Gunfight+at+KK+Corral BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain anticipates a western-like shootout when KIF Kolding Kobenhavn take on FC Barcelona on Sunday in the Match of the Week of the Round 4. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020384 16.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020384 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020383/17-year-old+Claar+unfazed+by+big-name+opponents INTERVIEW: Alingsas’ young left back Felix Claar admits he does not think a lot about the famous stars he is facing in the VELUX EHF Champions League Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:00:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020383 16.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020383 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020381/Thriller+to+be+expected+in+Brondby GROUP B PREVIEW: There is every reason to expect a thriller when KIF Kolding Kobenhavn and FC Barcelona meet in the absolute top game. The Round 4 action starts on Thursday in Istanbul. Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:52:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020381 15.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020381 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020363/Meeting+of+two+rivers BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain returns from a cauldron of noise in Skopje, where he was impressed by Arpad Sterbik both on and off the court. Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:31:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020363 13.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020363 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020359/Veszprem+and+Vardar+shine+to+keep+perfect+records+intact GROUP C REVIEW: Vardar and Veszprem celebrated memorable wins over their respective rivals to stay joint top of the group with three wins each from as many matches Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:17:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020359 12.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020359 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020358/Szeged+record+easy+away+win GROUP D REVIEW: MOL-Pick Szeged have picked up low-pressure away points in Denmark against an uncertain Aalborg side while Kielce leave it late to grab the win against Zaporozhye Sun, 12 Oct 2014 20:20:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020358 12.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020358 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020357/Seven+goals+in+18+minutes+from+Sigurdsson+as+Barcelona+defeat+Besiktas GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Record winners first time complete as Rutenka returns from a ban and Tomas from an injury. Sun, 12 Oct 2014 19:30:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020357 12.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020357 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020356/PSG+THUMP+LA+RIOJA+AS+EVERGREEN+OMEYER+SHINES GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: PSG Handball went top of group after Thierry Omeyer and Mikkel Hansen inspired them to an emphatic home win over La Rioja Sun, 12 Oct 2014 19:23:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020356 12.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020356 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020339/Omeyer%3a+%22At+PSG+I%27m+right+where+I+belong%22 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: At the age of 38, Thierry Omeyer does not think that his handball retirement is anywhere close. To eurohandball.com the PSG goalkeeper revealed what continues to motivate him, which changing room he chooses when he returns to Kiel and why the French national team continues to be successful Sun, 12 Oct 2014 08:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020339 12.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020339 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020354/Zagreb+defence+nullify+Metalurg+in+the+lowest+scoring+game+in+eight+years GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: None of the teams reached the 20-goal plateau in the lowest scoring match in many years. Sat, 11 Oct 2014 20:59:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020354 11.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020354 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020352/We+will+need+sign+language+in+Skopje BLOG: Löwen captain, Uwe Gensheimer, on the duel with Vardar, a meeting with an old friend at Lake Balaton and his cheerful new coach. Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020352 11.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020352 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020349/Abalo%2c+Juanin+to+relive+old+rivalry FACE TO FACE: From a history of big matches in Spain to the VELUX EHF Champions League, Luc Abalo and Juanin Garcia are no strangers on the court. Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:46:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020349 10.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020349 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020345/Stanic+and+Metalurg+go+their+separate+ways NEWS REPORT: The two parties terminating their contract did not come as a total surprise, given that Stanic was left out of the squad for Metalurg’s 28:24 defeat at Meshkov Brest last weekend. Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:33:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020345 10.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020345 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020343/Liniger+leads+Kadetten+to+their+first+win GROUP D MATCH REVIEW: Swiss champions recorded a VELUX EHF Champions League win after 20 months. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:55:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020343 09.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020343 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020342/Palicka+saved+Kiel%e2%80%99s+narrow+win+in+Brest GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: The Swedish goalkeeper of the German favourites sealed the two points with his last second save. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:11:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020342 09.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020342 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020341/Kolding+take+pole+position+after+tough+Scandinavian+derby GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: Danish champions had to struggle harder than in their first two group matches to overcome Alingsas HK. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:40:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020341 09.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020341 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020340/Celje+beat+Medvedi+to+rekindle+Last+16+hopes GROUP C MATCH REVIEW: Slovenian champions Celje Pivovarna Lasko came out on top in a rollercoaster against Chekovskie Medvedi to haul themselves back into the race for a knockout stage berth Thu, 09 Oct 2014 20:16:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020340 09.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020340 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020335/Manaskov+and+Stojkovic+banned+for+one+match Court of Handball suspended both players following the incident between them in the VELUX EHF Champions League Round 2 last Saturday. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 12:10:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020335 09.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020335 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020333/Battle+for+the+best+of+the+rest+in+Denmark Group D preview: The previous two rounds lived up to the expectations that Kielce would dominate in this group and anyone can qualify. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:12:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020333 09.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020333 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020329/Clear+win+for+Flensburg+despite+difficult+start MATCH REVIEW: The defending champions overcame initial struggles to claim both points from the Group B game vs Plock. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:09:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020329 08.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020329 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020325/L%c3%b6wen+face+yet+another+tricky+away+game GROUP C PREVIEW: Mannheim-based team continue their Eastern European tour in Skopje, while Veszprém take on Montpellier and one of Medvedi and Celje will break the spell and avoid losing three in a row. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:04:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020325 08.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020325 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020323/A+special+moment+in+a+special+match+in+a+special+group BLOG: Tom O Brannagain considers taking a little shamrock with him to Skopje as the ehfTV commentator will pay his first visit to the new arena of Vardar on Sunday for the Match of the Week with Rhein-Neckar Löwen. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:02:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020323 08.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020323 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020320/Zagreb+and+Metalurg+set+to+produce+thrilling+regional+derby GROUP A PREVIEW: HC PPD Zagreb and HC Metalurg should provide a thrilling contest as both sides aim to keep their VELUX EHF Champions League campaigns on track, while Kiel and PSG are strong favourites against their respective rivals. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:29:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020320 08.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020320 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020316/Kolding+and+Barcelona+striving+to+maintain+top+position GROUP B PREVIEW: Defending champions are prepared for tougher resistance when receiving Orlen Wisla Plock on Wednesday in the first game of Round 3. Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:37:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020316 07.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020316 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020315/Mikler+earning+the+love+of+the+Veszpr%c3%a9m+faithful INTERVIEW: The Hungarian international is a newcomer to Veszprém, who has found himself under considerable pressure due to the absence of the side's other goalkeepers. So far the 30-year-old goalie has lived up to the sky-high expectations. Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:49:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020315 07.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020315 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020311/Almost+like+a+national+team+training FEATURE: Sunday’s match between Celje and Montpellier saw the French club’s Slovenian players facing childhood idols and national teammates. Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:34:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020311 07.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020311 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020308/Hard+graft+in+Hungary BLOG: Impressed by both rivals ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain looks back to the first real "clash of the titans" of the new season. Mon, 06 Oct 2014 09:11:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020308 06.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020308 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020304/Kolding+K%c3%b8benhavn+win+big+in+historic+match+in+Istanbul GROUP B REVIEW: KIF Kolding København and FC Barcelona are on top of the group in the VELUX EHF Champions League, after both teams won their second matches clearly Sunday. Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:12:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020304 05.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020304 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020307/PSG+sink+battling+Zagreb+to+keep+perfect+record+intact GROUP A REVIEW: Flawless penalty shooting and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Thierry Omeyer lifted PSG to an emphatic win over Zagreb Sun, 05 Oct 2014 21:55:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020307 05.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020307 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020306/Montpellier+overcome+shock+to+beat+Celje GROUP C REVIEW: Celje had a four-goal lead at half-time but Montpellier won the second half by 10 goals for their first win. Sun, 05 Oct 2014 21:30:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020306 05.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020306 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020305/Aalborg+salvage+a+point+in+the+last+second GROUP D REVIEW: Danish runners-up squandered a seven goal lead and were on the brink of defeat, but Emil Berggren beat the buzzer for the first draw of the new season. Sun, 05 Oct 2014 19:36:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020305 05.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020305 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020302/Vardar+open+new+home+with+win%2c+while+Ilic+leads+Veszpr%c3%a9m+through+L%c3%b6wen GROUP C REVIEW: Löwen gave Veszprém a scare but the Hungarian champion came back to win by three goals while Vardar easily swept Medvedi aside in Group C. Sat, 04 Oct 2014 23:20:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020302 04.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020302 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020301/Joyous+Meshkov+return+to+winning+ways+in+Europe%e2%80%99s+top+flight GROUP A REVIEW: Belarus champions Meshkov Brest celebrated their first VELUX EHF Champions League win since November 2007, after a superb team effort gave them a 28:24 victory against Macedonian rivals HC Metalurg. Sat, 04 Oct 2014 19:59:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020301 04.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020301 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020299/Szeged+falter+in+Poland%2c+while+Dunkerque+squeeze+past+Motor+in+the+final+seconds GROUP D REVIEW: Reigning EHF Cup winners suffered their first defeat, while Polish champions recorded the second win despite losing Jurecki early in the match. Meanwhile, Dunkerque succeeded at Kiev leaving Motor emptyhanded after two rounds. Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:13:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020299 04.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020299 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020298/BLOG%3a+Looking+forward+for+the+group+derby BLOG: Uros "Zorro" Zorman is back with his blogs for the ehfCl.com. In his first piece for the new season he offers a quick look back to the summer and admits the favourite role of Vive Tauron Kielce in Group D. Sat, 04 Oct 2014 08:54:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020298 04.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020298 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020297/Stars+collide+in+Veszprem+as+Ilic+takes+on+Landin FACE TO FACE: Last season's top scorer and All-Star Team goalkeeper are both ready for another encounter on Saturday night. Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:03:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020297 03.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020297 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020296/Big+clash+in+Veszprem%2c+while+Montpellier+host+Slovenian+party GROUP C PREVIEW: Veszprém-Löwen is the game of the week for a reason, but fans can expect top handball action from the other pairings in GROUP C, too. Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:33:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020296 03.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020296 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020295/Kielce+host+the+derby+match+in+Group+D+this+weekend GROUP D PREVIEW: Aalborg are looking to confirm their opening victory against Kadetten Schaffhausen. Who will bounce back in Ukraine, Motor or Dunkerque? Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:08:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020295 03.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020295 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020294/KIF%2c+Barcelona+and+Plock+chasing+second+win GROUP B PREVIEW: SG Flensburg-Handewitt will be striving to avenge their record defeat of 35:21 in Kolding as they receive Alingsas HK in the second round of the VELUX EHF Champions League group phase Sunday evening. Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:22:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020294 03.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020294 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020293/My+five+minutes+are+yet+to+come%2c+Wyszomirski+promises INTERVIEW: ehfCL.com spoke to MOL-Pick Szeged’s up-and-coming goalkeeper, Piotr Wyszomirski, ahead of Saturday’s second round VELUX EHF Champions League match in his native Poland. Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:13:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020293 03.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020293 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020291/Kiel+bounce+back+with+tight+win+over+La+Rioja MATCH REVIEW: THW Kiel were made to work hard for their first win in VELUX EHF Champions League Group A after Aron Palmarsson pulled the strings for the German side against Spanish rivals La Rioja Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:39:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020291 02.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020291 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020290/Football+icon+summons+Black+Eagles+to+handball+as+big+premiere+awaits+Istanbul FEATURE: Besiktas MOGAZ HT are leading a handball revolution in Turkey with their participation in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Excitement is building as Besiktas' Croatian football coach Slaven Bilic encourages fans to show their support. Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:37:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020290 02.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020290 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020286/Clash+of+names%2c+traditions+and+stars BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain not only analyses strenghts and weaknesses of Veszprem and Rhein Neckar Löwen before their Match of the Week in Round 2, but also discovers the beauty of google translations Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:48:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020286 02.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020286 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020288/One+match+ban+for+Rutenka The Belarusian left back of FC Barcelona will miss the VELUX EHF Champions League Round 2 match against Orlen Wisla Plock. Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:28:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020288 02.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020288 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020276/Kiel+seeking+redemption+as+PSG+brace+for+Zagreb GROUP A PREVIEW: Kiel have little room for error after a surprise defeat by Zagreb while the Croatian champions now face a daunting visit to Paris Saint-Germain in the second round of the Group Phase. Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:23:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020276 01.10.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020276 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020271/Zagreb+celebrate+unexpected+victory FEATURE: Croatian champions have pulled off a miraculous win against powerhouse THW Kiel in their first match of the 2014/15 VELUX EHF Champions League. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:38:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020271 29.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020271 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020268/Shock+in+Flensburg%2c+enthusiasm+in+Denmark FEATURE: Flensburg in shock after the record defeat against Kolding København, while enthusiasm rules in Danish handball. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:58:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020268 29.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020268 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020265/Good+movie%2c+but+the+climax+was+too+early BLOG: PSG could be in the hunt, but do not discount Metalurg, ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannaigain writes in his blog after the first MOTW of the new season. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:20:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020265 29.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020265 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020264/PSG+down+Metalurg+as+Zagreb+stun+Kiel GROUP A REVIEW: PPD Zagreb delighted their fans in the Zagreb Arena with a well-deserved win over strong favourites THW Kiel in an enthralling Group A start to the new season. Sun, 28 Sep 2014 22:42:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020264 28.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020264 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020263/Aalborg+grab+valuable+away+win%2c+while+EHF+Cup+champions+deliver+in+the+top+flight GROUP D REPORT: The French and Ukrainian national champions defeated by Danish and Hungarian runners-ups after two tense battles Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:42:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020263 28.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020263 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020262/Kolding+humble+the+champions%2c+easy+win+for+Barcelona GROUP B REVIEW: KIF Kolding København sensationally defeat ruling VELUX EHF Champions League winners SG Flensburg-Handewitt by no less than 14 goals, while FC Barcelona started with a ten-goal win away against Alingsas HK on Sunday Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020262 28.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020262 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020261/Medvedi+and+Celje+give+favourites+a+fight+on+home+court GROUP C REVIEW: While Chekhov made a goal feast of their game’s first half against Veszprém, the Macedonian powerhouse Vardar stole both points from Celje and Rhein Neckar Löwen easily cruised past Montpellier. Sat, 27 Sep 2014 23:39:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020261 27.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020261 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020260/Plock+open+Group+B+with+big+win+over+newcomers GROUP B REVIEW: Orlen Wisla Plock lived up to their status as favourites against Besiktas MOGAZ HT, as the Polish team opened Group B with a convincing 28:19 home win against the Turkish champions. Sat, 27 Sep 2014 18:19:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020260 27.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020260 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020259/The+saga+begins+for+Gajic BLOG: Last season's EHF Cup top scorer shares his pre-season travels and thoughts on being back in the luxury of the VELUX EHF Champions League Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:25:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020259 27.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020259 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020258/Mutual+respect+between+evergreen+goalkeepers FACE TO FACE: When KIF Kolding København and SG Flensburg-Handewitt meet in Group B of the VELUX EHF Champions League Sunday, it will be a duel between two extremely experienced world class goalkeepers, Kasper Hvidt and Mattias Andersson Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:13:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020258 26.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020258 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020257/Kiel+and+PSG+to+lead+Last+16+charge GROUP A PREVIEW: The three-times VELUX EHF Champions League winners and a rapidly emerging force in European club handball will be favourites to reach the knockout stages from a delicately balanced group Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020257 26.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020257 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020256/Media+Guide+released+for+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League 130 pages of competition information, facts and figures as well as team and player profiles has been prepared for the media Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:32:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020256 26.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020256 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020253/European+heavyweights+congregate ROUND PREVIEW: Great champions from all quarters of Europe take up battle formation in Group C, where some big guns are bound to fall at the first fence Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:55:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020253 26.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020253 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020249/Flensburg+are+the+champions%2c+but+Barcelona+remain+favourites ROUND PREVIEW: Reigning VELUX EHF Champions League winners SG Flensburg-Handewitt as well as Super Globe champions FC Barcelona are both to be found in an intriguing Group B Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:42:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020249 26.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020249 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020248/Kielce+get+the+job+done+despite+difficult+start MATCH REVIEW: KS Vive Tauron Kielce lived up to their status as favourites in Switzerland Thursday night, but a convincing performance only came in the second half Thu, 25 Sep 2014 22:13:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020248 25.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020248 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020245/Show+your+support+and+win NEWS REPORT: Take part in our social media competition by taking a picture of you supporting your team this week and be in with a chance to win the brand new VELUX EHF Champions League match ball Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:07:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020245 25.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020245 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020241/Brest+delighted+to+be+back+among+the+best VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 24: Handball Club Meshkov Brest are out of Dinamo’s shadows and ready to shine on Europe’s biggest stage once again Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020241 24.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020241 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020240/All+to+play+for+in+unpredictable+and+open+Group+D ROUND PREVIEW: KS Vive Tauron Kielce appears to be favourites in Group B, but apart from the Polish champions, all teams seem to be more or less capable of defeating each other Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020240 24.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020240 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020239/And+we%e2%80%99re+back BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin recaps the summer's headlines, provides a brief summary of each group and delves into the first Match of the Week between HC Metalurg and Paris Saint-Germain Handball Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:45:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020239 24.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020239 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020238/Motor+up+and+running+but+far+from+home VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 23: HC Motor Zaporozhye have reached the group phase for the second consecutive season and are determined to overcome a number of difficulties to reach the Last 16 once again Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020238 23.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020238 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020237/Besiktas+vows+to+fight+until+even+their+socks+are+torn+apart VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 22: Besiktas MOGAZ HT buzzing ahead of first appearance in the group phase Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:04:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020237 22.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020237 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020236/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+Expert+Hangouts+return NEWS REPORT: Tune in to the first Expert Hangout of the season on Tuesday 23 September at 18:00 hrs Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:44:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020236 22.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020236 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020234/Zagreb+name+Veselin+Vujovic+as+new+coach NEWS REPORT: The Croatian champions recruited the former Yugoslavia’s trophy-laden left back as successor to Boris Dvorsek ahead of their VELUX EHF Champions League opener against THW Kiel. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:10:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020234 22.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020234 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020232/All-Croatian+roster+ready+to+challenge+Europe%27s+elite VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 21: RK PPD Zagreb came so close to progressing from the group phase two years in a row, will it be third time lucky for the young Croats? Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:29:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020232 22.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020232 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020225/Veszprem+eager+to+taste+the+success+again VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 20: MKB-MVM Veszprém KC added even more international firing power to their roster before the new season. Sat, 20 Sep 2014 23:58:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020225 20.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020225 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020212/Vardar+vow+to+turn+their+new+home+into+a+fortress VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 19: HC Vardar caught one of the biggest fish in the pond as the signed Sterbik. The goalkeeping star boost their confidence in the hammer Group C. Fri, 19 Sep 2014 19:09:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020212 19.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020212 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020199/EHF+Cup+champions+ready+to+step+up+to+Europe%27s+top+table VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 18: MOL-Pick Szeged has been bolstered by summer signings and not willing to merely make up the numbers Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:38:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020199 18.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020199 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020190/Baur+out+to+surprise+on+European+return VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 17: Kadetten Schaffhausen is back in the top flight and have built a team ready to battle for the knock-out stage Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:26:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020190 17.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020190 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020182/Rocas+and+Garcia+reunited+at+Rioja VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 16: Naturhouse La Rioja with plenty of room for improvement after last season's early exit and a place in the Last 16 is the goal Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:16:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020182 16.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020182 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020175/Karabatic+declares+France%27s+golden+generation+%27not+dead+at+all%27 NEWS REPORT: In eurohandball.com's "interview of the week", the French international and FC Barcelona left back talks about his first year in Spain, his ambitions for the next season and reasons why winning titles has never been harder than this season Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020175 16.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020175 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020178/Gardent+reaching+for+the+Holy+Grail VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 15: Paris Saint-Germain Handball's rapid rise to the top of European club handball set to continue this season Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:12:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020178 15.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020178 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020173/Massive+summer+overhaul+for+the+Oilers VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 14: Orlen Wisla Plock will be unrecognisable when the new-look squad hit the court for the first time Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020173 14.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020173 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020171/Match+of+the+Week+Rounds+1-4+confirmed NEWS REPORT: Tom Ó Brannagáin will be back in the commentator’s hot seat for another season on ehfTV.com Sun, 14 Sep 2014 17:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020171 14.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020171 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020170/Guigou+optimistic+about+Montpellier%27s+top+flight+return VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part: 13: EHF Cup finalists Montpellier Agglomeration Handball delighted to be back among Europe's elite and ready to battle their way out of a tough group Sat, 13 Sep 2014 08:07:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020170 13.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020170 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020167/Cervar+wants+an+unforgettable+season VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 12: HC Metalurg Skopje have been quarter-final stalwarts recently but are ready to take the next step and reach Cologne Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:39:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020167 12.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020167 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020163/Medvedi+poised+to+rejoin+Europe%e2%80%99s+elite VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 11: Chekhovskie Medvedi keen to make an immediate impact on their return to the VELUX EHF Champions League Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:44:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020163 11.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020163 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020158/Besiktas%27+huge+achievement+to+inspire+Turkish+handball FEATURE: Enthusiasm reigns in Turkey after Besiktas MOGAZ HT qualify for the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:19:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020158 11.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020158 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020154/Record-breaker+Jacobsen+not+getting+ahead+of+himself+after+perfect+start INTERVIEW: On Saturday, Rhein-Neckar Löwen coach Nikolaj Jakobsen was part of a world record for the second time in his career. However, the former Danish international reveals that he is still far more focused on winning handball matches Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:27:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020154 10.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020154 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020153/No+dwelling+on+the+past+for+much+changed+L%c3%b6wen VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 10: Rhein Neckar Löwen aim to be involved at the business end in all major competitions and finally get their hands on a trophy Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:06:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020153 10.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020153 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020152/Andersson+adapting+to+new+role FEATURE: Ongoing shoulder problems appear to have forced star player Kim Andersson into a new position at KIF Kolding København Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:25:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020152 09.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020152 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020149/Welcome+returns+spark+big+ambitions+in+Denmark VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 9: KIF Kolding København had a squad plagued with injury last season, but with a healthy team bolstered by new additions a good run in Europe is expected Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:55:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020149 09.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020149 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020148/9600+minutes%2c+24+teams%2c+15+nations FACTS AND FIGURES: All you need to know about the group phase and the rest of the upcoming VELUX EHF Champions League season Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:04:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020148 09.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020148 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020146/New+energy+boost+for+the+long+trip+to+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part8: KS Vive Tauron Kielce's little changed squad is keen for a big improvement in Europe and see no reason why a trip to Cologne can't be achieved Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:17:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020146 08.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020146 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020142/Three+qualifiers+finalise+the+starting+grid+of+the+group+phase NEWS REPORT: Belarus, Ukraine and Turkey have been added to the countries where the VELUX EHF Champions League will be played in the 2014/15 season. Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:49:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020142 07.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020142 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020139/Big+signings+bring+big+hopes+at+Kiel VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 7: THW Kiel will be satisfied with nothing less than titles galore this season and have the squad to warrant those expectations Sun, 07 Sep 2014 14:35:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020139 07.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020139 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020134/Dunkerque+ready+to+belong+in+Europe VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 6: Dunkerque Handball Grand Littoral shocked many with their league win last season and hope to do the same on the continent Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:45:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020134 06.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020134 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020132/Flensburg+and+Barcelona+hope+for+the+trophy+in+the+desert PREVIEW: IHF Super Globe starts on Sunday - and the two 2014 VELUX EHF Champions League semi-final opponents are the big favourites. Sat, 06 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020132 06.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020132 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020130/Age+not+an+issue+for+the+young+brewers VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 5: RK Celje Pivovarna Laško maintain high hopes to upset Europe’s elite with their youngest squad to date Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:01:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020130 05.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020130 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020124/Expectations+remain+high+at+Palau+Blaugrana VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 4: With domestic success all but a formality, reaching Cologne for the fifth time in six years is a must for FC Barcelona Thu, 04 Sep 2014 11:37:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020124 04.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020124 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020123/Small+city+ready+for+big+European+nights VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 3: Alingsås HK is back after a four-year absence and ready to grasp every chance to impress on the European stage Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:53:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020123 03.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020123 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020121/Vranjes+living+out+his+dream+against+the+very+best EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Flensburg’s coach speaks about returning to the VELUX EHF Champions League as defending champions for the first time Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:26:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020121 03.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020121 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020119/Wind+of+change+blowing+in+Aalborg VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 2: Despite undergoing a plethora of personnel changes, expectations remain high at the Danish club Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:15:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020119 02.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020119 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020115/Champions+focus+on+development+this+season VELUX EHF Champions League countdown, part 1: SG Flensburg Handewitt’s squad can expect plenty of big challenges to overcome in their quest to return to Cologne and defend the title Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:13:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020115 01.09.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020115 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020099/Duvnjak+feeling+right+at+home+as+a+zebra EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Croatian top star fits well in the new THW squad Sun, 24 Aug 2014 08:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020099 24.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020099 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020096/Coach+Jensen+confident+about+Aalborg+debut FEATURE: Jesper Jensen is not only new to Aalborg Handball, but also to coaching men’s handballl. However, the former Danish international is optimistic ahead of the new challenges Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:04:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020096 22.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020096 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020089/One+down%2c+three+trophies+to+go+for+Kiel NEWS FEATURE: THW win German Super Cup in one-sided final against Füchse Berlin thanks to goalkeeper Sjöstrand Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:24:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020089 20.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020089 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020085/Alingsas+are+underdogs+ready+to+pounce FEATURE: Alingsas coach Mikael Franzén sees a chance for his team to reach the knock-out phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:51:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020085 18.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020085 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020080/Tiago+Rocha%3a+the+Dragon+in+Poland FEATURE: After a number of sublime performances in Europe's premier club competition, the Portuguese line player has been handed a chance to shine at Wisla Plock Thu, 14 Aug 2014 14:45:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020080 14.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020080 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020066/A+summer+of+love+and+a+big+move+for+Mikler NEWS REPORT: Veszprem's new shot stopper speaks of his summer wedding and getting used to married life around heavy pre-season training in a new city Fri, 08 Aug 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020066 08.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020066 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020065/THW+Kiel+sign+Niklas+Landin+on+three-year+deal+from+2015 NEWS REPORT: The Danish goalkeeper leaves Rhein-Neckar Löwen at the end of this season to join German Bundesliga and VELUX EHF Champions League rivals THW Kiel in 2015 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:56:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020065 07.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020065 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020060/Dunkerque+go+out+in+the+cold+sea NEWS REPORT: The players of French champions were caught by surprise as their coach deployed a very unusual way of team-building. Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:49:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020060 06.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020060 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020057/Sea%2c+handball%2c+fun+and+lot+of+kids FEATURE: That is Zorman's recipe for happy holidays. Each year the academy of Kielce's playmaker is attended by almost 100 children. Among special guests that accepted the invitation to the sunny coast of Croatia this summer were Sebastian Skube, Dragan Gajić, Luka Žvižej and the coach Boris Denič. Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:02:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020057 05.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020057 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020055/Aalborg+sign+Swedish+back+until+new+year NEWS REPORT: The runners-up in Denmark last season, Aalborg Handball have signed the 28-year-old Emil Berggren on a contract valid until new year. Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:15:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020055 05.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020055 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020052/FC+Barcelona+presents+newcomers+Jallouz+and+Perez+de+Vargas+at+season+start NEWS REPORT: Reaching the VELUX EHF FINAL4 is once more the proclaimed season goal for the Catalan club Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:29:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020052 04.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020052 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020048/PSG+take+a+break+in+the+preparation NEWS REPORT: The players of the French runners-up enjoyed a team building week in Qatar Sun, 03 Aug 2014 08:00:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020048 03.08.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020048 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020038/Andreas+Nilsson+leaves+Hamburg%2c+joins+MKB-MVM+Veszprem NEWS REPORT: The Swedish line player joins the Hungarian champions straight away for the 2014/15 season Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:16:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020038 29.07.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020038 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020034/Happy+handball+summer+time While some teams have already deeply delved into the preparation, some stars of the VELUX EHF and the Women's EHF Champions Leagues still enjoy some valuable days off. We had a closer look who is doing what Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:53:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020034 28.07.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020034 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020024/Gorbok%3a+I+hope+major+success+lies+ahead INTERVIEW: A new club but many familiar faces awaits Russian international in Skopje, where he is planning to win everything on offer Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020024 26.07.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020024 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020021/Jallouz+packs+for+Barcelona NEWS REPORT: Tunisian left back joins the record winners of the EHF Champions League with immediate effect Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:42:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020021 24.07.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/020021 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019993/Defending+champions+start+with+19+players NEWS REPORT: A busy season is looming ahead of SG Flensburg-Handewitt as the VELUX EHF Champions League reigning winners will also take part in the IHF Super Globe. Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:28:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019993 15.07.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019993 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019957/Vugrinec+to+miss+one+match OFFICIAL STATEMENT: EHF Court of Handball has suspended Metalurg right back for an unsportsmanlike conduct Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:48:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019957 03.07.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019957 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019950/Draw+reunites+Flensburg+with+Barcelona NEWS REPORT: The draw in Vienna has defined all four groups of the new season's group phase. A rematch of a thrilling VELUX EHF FINAL4 semi-final awaits the defending champions from SG Flensburg Handewitt as they will meet the record winners FC Barcelona in Group B. Fri, 27 Jun 2014 19:00:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019950 27.06.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019950 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019947/Big+draw+day+comes NEWS REPORT: All clubs of the continent’s premium competition are to discover their European travel schedule up to February 2015 as the Group Phase draw takes place in Vienna Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:31:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019947 27.06.2014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/019947