en http://www.eurohandball.com Handball stories, news and interviews Sun, 30 Jun 2024 01:07:26 GMT Sun, 30 Jun 2024 01:07:26 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/028654/Polish+coach+Patryk+Rombel+signs+2-year+deal+with+Zaporozhye NEWS REPORT: One of the most promising young coaches from Poland has landed his first job abroad, moving to Ukraine to be in charge HC Motor Zaporozyhe next season. Thu, 18 May 2017 19:54:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028654 18.05.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028654 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028155/Best+7+-+Kielce%2c+PSG%2c+Barcelona+and+Veszprem+dominate FEATURE: After 172 games in four groups, the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase came to and the experts have picked the best team from each group. Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:54:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028155 17.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028155 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028145/9%2c807+goals%2c+a+Hungarian+top+scorer%2c+6+former+winners+still+in+the+race FACTS AND FIGURES: The last tickets were booked this weekend, now boarding for the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 has been completed. Here are the most interesting numbers of the group phase. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 10:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028145 14.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028145 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028147/Things+we+know+after+VELUX+Champions+League+Group+Phase FEATURE: The Last 16 fixtures are now known, while Barcelona and Vardar top their group to head straight through to the quarter-final Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:07:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028147 13.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028147 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028140/Vardar+beat+Kristianstad+to+send+Zagreb+into+Last+16 GROUP B REVIEW: Macedonian giants Vardar celebrate their 100th appearance in the VELUX EHF Champions League with a hard-fought home win over Kristianstad, sending Zagreb into the knock-out rounds. Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:54:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028140 12.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028140 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028138/Bjerringbro+secure+final+Last+16+spot+while+PSG+teach+THW+a+lesson GROUP A REVIEW: The last two matches had it all: 135 goals, a party in Denmark, and a disaster for the Zebras. Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:46:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028138 12.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028138 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028131/Barcelona+secure+top+spot+as+Veszpr%c3%a9m+overpower+Flensburg GROUP A REVIEW: Barcelona book their quarter-final ticket with a resounding home win over Wisla, while Veszprém shine on the home court against Flensburg as they retain third place. Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:34:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028131 11.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028131 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028130/Nantes+and+Montpellier+join+PSG+in+Last+16 ELIMINATION ROUND REVIEW: Montpellier overcome a hard-fought challenge from Motor and Nantes dominate Naturhouse as the French teams secure their places in the Last 16. Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:18:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028130 11.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028130 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028129/Perfect+finish+earns+Kielce+second+place GROUP B REVIEW: Kielce secure second place after a hard-fought 35:27 win against Brest, thanks to experience that proves crucial in the second half. Sat, 11 Mar 2017 18:43:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028129 11.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028129 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028127/French+sides+chase+Last+16+berths+on+home+court ELIMINATION ROUND PREVIEW: After winning their away play-off games, Nantes and Montpellier’s exceptional home records mean they can almost touch the Last 16 tickets. Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:48:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028127 10.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028127 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028124/Veszpr%c3%a9m%27s+Andreas+Nilsson+takes+over+EHF+Snapchat+account NEWS REPORT: Telekom Veszprém line player Andreas Nilsson will be snapping from behind the scenes on Saturday as his team gets ready for the Match of the Week against SG Flensburg-Handewitt Fri, 10 Mar 2017 10:11:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028124 10.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028124 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028123/Current+assistant+takes+over+Vranjes%e2%80%99+job+in+Flensburg NEWS FEATURE: Assistant coach Maik Machulla will succeed the Swede as coach of the 2014 VELUX EHF Champions League winners when Vranjes takes the helm at Veszprém next season. Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:48:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028123 10.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028123 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028122/Ironclad+Zagreb+on+the+brink+of+Last+16+after+beating+Celje GROUP B REVIEW: The Croatian title holders have one foot in the knockout phase after a tense home win over their Slovenian rivals in a potentially winner-take-all clash. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028122 09.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028122 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028116/The+elephant+in+the+room BLOG: ehfTV commentator analyses the situation in Veszprem ahead of the final Match of the Week of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase between the Hungarian side and SG Flensburg-Handewitt Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:23:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028116 09.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028116 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028114/Superb+Szeged+tame+toothless+Lions+in+Frankfurt GROUP B REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen lost any chance of finishing top of the group and clinching an automatic last-eight berth, after a crushing home defeat by MOL-Pick Szeged Wed, 08 Mar 2017 23:07:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028114 08.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028114 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028113/Flensburg+beat+Schaffhausen+to+close+in+on+Veszprem+in+Group+A GROUP A REVIEW: German league leaders SG Flensburg-Handewitt overpowered a stubborn Schaffhausen side to move within a point of Veszprem, whom they visit in the last round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:42:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028113 08.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028113 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028110/Down+to+the+wire+and+everything+to+play+for+in+the+last+round GROUP B PREVIEW: Vardar and Rhein-Neckar Löwen are jostling for the group’s top spot and an automatic quarter-final berth, the chasing pack below them want to finish third and the bottom three are seeking the last remaining spot in the knockout stages Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028110 07.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028110 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028108/Five+matches+to+decide+everything GROUP A PREVIEW: The final round will decide the top position of the group, and the final Last 16 berth Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:40:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028108 07.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028108 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028101/Things+we+know+after+the+penultimate+round TALKING POINTS: Stumbling favourites and other surprises have left us with a lot of questions after the weekend. Now let's look for some answers. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:00:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028101 06.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028101 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028094/Nantes+snatch+win+over+La+Rioja+with+strong+finish PLAY-OFF REVIEW: Nantes earn a hard-fought win in the first leg of the Group C+D play-off draw against Naturhouse La Rioja, putting themselves in a good position ahead of the return match. Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:23:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028094 05.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028094 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028091/MOTW+ends+in+a+draw+after+Bilyk%e2%80%99s+buzzer+beater GROUP A REVIEW: Barcelona stay in first place on the table after a thrilling point won at Kiel, while PSG defeat Plock to keep the Polish side under pressure. Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:33:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028091 05.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028091 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028086/Kristianstad+knock+Kielce+out+of+the+race+for+top+position GROUP B REVIEW: The series of sensational results continues, as Brest beat Vardar and Kristianstad leave defending champions Kielce behind Sat, 04 Mar 2017 22:04:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028086 04.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028086 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028084/Flensburg+back+on+track+thanks+to+Andersson GROUP A REVIEW: Shaken SG end a series of defeats against the bravely fighting Danish side from Silkeborg. Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:10:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028084 04.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028084 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028083/Impressive+attack+powers+Montpellier+past+Motor PLAY-OFF REVIEW: A 36:34 win sees Montpellier significantly boost their chances for a Last 16 berth, with the prospect of a two-goal cushion and a second-leg match at home ahead. Sat, 04 Mar 2017 20:40:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028083 04.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028083 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028076/France+aiming+for+three+clubs+in+the+Last+16 FEATURE: With Nantes and Montpellier in the group phase knockout, and PSG already qualified, France could have three clubs in the Last 16 for the first time Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028076 03.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028076 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028081/French+favourites+seek+glory+in+Ukraine+and+Spain ELIMINATION ROUND PREVIEW: Having avoided an all-French clash, Montpellier and Nantes travel to Zaporozhye and La Rioja respectively in the first leg of the Group C+D play-offs this weekend. Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:39:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028081 03.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028081 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028073/V%c3%a9szprem+edge+Schaffhausen+in+epic+thriller GROUP A REVIEW: Hungarian giants Vészprem come out on top after an enthralling battle against Swiss rivals Kadetten, tightening their grip on third place in the competitive group. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:09:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028073 02.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028073 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028072/Celje+rekindle+Last+16+hopes+with+impressive+win+over+L%c3%b6wen GROUP B REVIEW: Slovenian champions Celje remain in contention for a knock-out stage berth with a magnificent victory against German title holders Rhein-Neckar Löwen. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 21:23:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028072 02.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028072 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028068/Home+stretch+offers+plenty+of+excitement GROUP B PREVIEW: All eight teams in the group have everything to play for in the last two rounds, as the top three are battling for an automatic quarter-final spot while the bottom three are vying for a berth in the Last 16 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:35:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028068 02.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028068 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028065/The+verdict+is+yet+to+come GROUP A PREVIEW: Barcelona and Plock have the chance to make their dreams come true in Round 13 – but PSG and BSV can prolong the Last 16 fight to the final group phase matches. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:44:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028065 01.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028065 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028064/Fallen+off+their+track+or+simply+a+clever+move%3f FEATURE: Prior to the Match of the Week against Barcelona, THW Kiel seem to be shaken in the VELUX EHF Champions League we look at the possible reasons for this poor patch Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028064 01.03.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028064 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028057/Two+Group+A+ties+marked+for+MOTW+Round+13+and+14 NEWS REPORT: We go to Sparkassen Arena in Kiel for their Round 13 Match of the Week against Barcelona while in Round 14 Veszprem host SG Flensburg Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:02:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028057 28.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028057 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028055/No+talk+of+the+knock-out+stage+in+Silkeborg+%e2%80%93+yet FEATURE: After the stunning Round 12 win in Kiel, Bjerringbro-Silkeborg have new hope for reaching the Last 16, but neither coach Bredsdorff-Larsen nor miracle goalkeeper Rasmussen want to talk about the knock-out phase. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:28:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028055 28.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028055 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028054/What+we+know+after+Round+12 TALKING POINTS: The latest round of VELUX EHF Champions League matches was packed with suspense and surprises. Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:54:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028054 27.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028054 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028050/Talant+Dujshebaev%3a+%e2%80%9cIn+sport+soon+everything+is+forgotten%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: After two losses the pressure was mounting on Kielce's head coach. However, a MOTW victory somewhat has eased the pressure as Dujshebaev talks about his future, the FINAL4 and a season riddled with injuries Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:55:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028050 27.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028050 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028049/Gonzalo+the+Great+secures+Barcelona%e2%80%99s+top+position GROUP A REVIEW: Incredible goalkeeper performance the key to success in the re-match of the legendary 2014 semi-final Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:45:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028049 26.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028049 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028047/Aguinagalde+shines+to+bring+Kielce+back+on+track+in+the+MOTW GROUP B REVIEW: Defending champions Kielce end series of defeats in MOTW against Szeged and restart their chase of Vardar Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:57:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028047 26.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028047 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028044/Vital+wins+for+Vardar+and+Zagreb GROUP B REVIEW: HC Vardar and HC PPD Zagreb celebrated precious home wins against their respective rivals to move close to their objectives ahead of the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16. Sat, 25 Feb 2017 22:03:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028044 25.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028044 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028042/PSG+and+Veszpr%c3%a9m+win+but+Kiel+upset+by+Bjerringbro GROUP A REVIEW: Paris have problems with Kadetten for 40 minutes, while Bjerringbro earn a surprise win at Kiel to stay in the hunt for a Last-16 ticket. Sat, 25 Feb 2017 20:00:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028042 25.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028042 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028037/MOL-Pick+Szeged+take+over+EHF+Snapchat+account+for+MOTW NEWS REPORT: Szeged's players will offer fans and followers a unique look behind the scenes as they travel to Sunday's Match of the Week against defending champions Víve Tauron Kielce Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:10:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028037 24.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028037 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028027/Duel+for+top+position+on+the+final+straight GROUP A ROUND PREVIEW: In the fight for the top spot in Group A, PSG have an easier task ahead compared to Barcelona; Plock have an oppourtunity secure their Last 16 place. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028027 24.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028027 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028030/L%c3%b6wen+continue+their+one-goal+strategy+and+dream+of+two+free+weekends NEWS FEATURE: Beating Brest 25:24 was their fourth one-goal group phase win in Frankfurt; coach Jacobsen expects final decision next week. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028030 23.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028030 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028028/Victor+Tomas%3a+Heart+beats+for+the+Patriots%2c+focus+on+Cologne INTERVIEW: Barcelona’s team captain on the newly-built squad, their success so far and the eight-time champions’ hopes to make it to Cologne again. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028028 23.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028028 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028029/Rhein-Neckar+L%c3%b6wen+squeeze+past+battling+Brest GROUP B REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen stay in contention for the group’s top spot after erasing a two-goal deficit in the closing stages to beat a rugged Meshkov Brest in Frankfurt. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028029 22.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028029 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028025/Kielce+out+to+make+amends+as+Vardar+aim+to+keep+top+spot GROUP B PREVIEW: Defending champions Kielce are under pressure after a shock defeat at Celje, while group leaders HC Vardar have every chance of solidifying their position when they take on the Slovenian side. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028025 22.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028025 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028024/Next+coup+for+Nantes%3a+Kiril+Lazarov+arrives+from+Barcelona NEWS REPORT: Macedonian two-time World Championship and EHF EURO top scorer signs two-year contract with French VELUX EHF Champions League participant. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:05:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028024 21.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028024 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028020/What+we+know+after+Round+11 ROUND REVIEW: After an exciting Round 11, the key standings of Group A are practically decided, while Group B remains entirely uncertain. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 19:24:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028020 20.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028020 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028017/L%c3%b6wen+enjoy+pivotal+away+win+as+Celje+stun+Kielce GROUP B REVIEW: Defending European club champions KS Vive Tauron Kielce suffered a shock defeat at Celje while German title holders Rhein-Neckar Löwen earned two valuable points at Kristianstad. Sun, 19 Feb 2017 21:31:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028017 19.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028015/Resilient+Vardar+prevail+at+Szeged+as+plucky+Zagreb+hold+Brest GROUP B REVIEW: HC Vardar went three points clear at the top after an impressive win at Szeged, while Zagreb boosted their hopes of reaching the Last 16 with a surprise draw at Meshkov Brest. Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:01:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028015 18.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028015 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028014/Remili%e2%80%99s+buzzer-beater+shocks+Flensburg GROUP A REVIEW: PSG remain Barcelona’s only challengers after a lucky win, while Plock make a huge step towards the Last 16. Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:49:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028014 18.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028014 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028012/Vranjes%27+success+recipe%3a+%22Release+the+flock+and+let+it+run%22 INTERVIEW: In his last season in charge of the club, Flensburg coach Ljubomir Vranjes talks to ehfCL.com about his tactics against PSG and how to manage the balance between recovery and tension. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:31:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028012 17.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028012 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028011/Top+spot+dogfight+continues+as+Vardar+visit+Szeged GROUP B PREVIEW: Five teams are battling for pole position in Group B, with an automatic quarter-final berth the prize for the team that comes out on top Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:42:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028011 17.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028011 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028007/Add+us+on+Snapchat+and+win+a+signed+MOTW+jersey COMPETITION: Match of the Week goes to Sweden this Sunday for IFK Kristianstad vs Rhein-Neckar Löwen, and exclusively on our Snapchat channel, ehf_live, we offer the chance to win a signed jersey of one of the teams Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028007 17.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028007 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028009/Barcelona+easily+take+their+10th+group+phase+victory GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Despite seven Csaszar goals, Kadetten were well beaten by the Spanish side Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028009 16.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028009 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028006/Sign+up+to+our+newsletter%2c+win+a+%e2%82%ac100+Salming+voucher COMPETITION: Get the latest news from the VELUX EHF Champions League delivered to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - and if you sign up before the next edition is sent out on Friday, you have the chance to win a Salming voucher worth €100 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:59:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028006 16.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028006 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028003/Veszpr%c3%a9m+secure+first+ever+win+in+Kiel GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Thanks to a strong performance from goalkeeper Roland Mikler, the Hungarian side pass THW in the Group A standings. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:57:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028003 15.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028003 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028002/It%27s+all+relative BLOG: Tom Ó Brannagáin ehfTV commentator is back and makes his first trip to the Swedish town of Kristianstad for their ehfTV Match of the Week against Rhein-Neckar Löwen with Einstein's relativity coming into play Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:57:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028002 15.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028002 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028000/Three+crucial+duels+to+take+place+in+Group+A GROUP A ROUND PREVIEW: Plock want to secure their place in the Last 16, and up to three other teams have a chance to book their Last 16 tickets after Round 11 if they win Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:08:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028000 14.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028000 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027999/Another+big+name+for+a+small+handball+city FEATURE: Daniel Dujshebaev will join Celje’s talent pool for two years before continuing in Kielce, while Blaz Janc transfers to the Champions League title-holders. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:47:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027999 14.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027999 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027995/Things+we+know+after+Round+10 TALKING POINTS: Resolution in Group A, tug-of-war in Group B, Bundesliga sides hit climax: A reflection on past week's matches in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027995 14.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027995 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027987/Plock+cannot+stop+Flensburg%e2%80%99s+hunger+for+goals GROUP A REVIEW: The 2014 VELUX EHF Champions League winners take an easy victory against the ‘Oilers’, as fans enjoy a high-scoring contest with 67 goals. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027987 14.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027987 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027983/Motor+record+sixth+consecutive+win GROUP D REVIEW: Already through to the next stage of the VELUX EHF Champions League, Motor enjoy a 30:28 victory against Holstebro to finish off the group phase. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027983 14.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027983 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027984/Montpellier+win+seven+in+a+row%2c+young+Metalurg+end+up+third GROUP C REVIEW: Montpellier extended their winning run to seven consecutive games, after a high-scoring win over Elverum, matching their all-time VELUX EHF Champions League streak. Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:59:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027984 12.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027984 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027975/Vardar+beat+Zagreb+to+share+Group+B+lead+with+Kielce GROUP B REVIEW: After a five-goal win over Zagreb, Vardar join Group B leaders Kielce on 14 points each, while Celje suffer a last-second home defeat against Kristianstad. Sun, 12 Feb 2017 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027975 12.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027975 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027977/Barcelona+and+PSG+leave+the+rest+behind GROUP A REVIEW: VELUX EHF Champions League record winners confirm top position by winning the MOTW at Veszprém, while Paris had an easy-going task against Bjerringbro thanks to 11 Karabatic goals. Sun, 12 Feb 2017 11:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027977 12.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027977 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027976/Nantes+win+Group+D+after+easy+win+against+ABC GROUP D REVIEW: A win for Nantes against ABC means that the French side win the group and set up a play-off against Naturhouse La Rioja Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:08:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027976 11.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027976 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027974/TATRAN+beat+La+Rioja+for+the+first+time+to+climb+up+the+standings GROUP C REVIEW: TATRAN Presov triumphed over La Rioja for the first time ever to end their season on a high Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:25:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027974 11.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027974 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027972/Four+teams+contest+third+place%2c+four+world+champions+in+Montpellier GROUP C PREVIEW: The VELUX EHF Champions League is back this weekend after a break of more than two months following the 2017 IHF Men’s World Championship in France. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 18:48:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027972 10.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027972 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027967/EHF+launches+Snapchat+magazine+show NEWS REPORT: To complement its coverage of the VELUX EHF Champions League, the EHF Media and Communications Department has launched “The Handball Zap” for Snapchat, a magazine show specifically produced for the growing social media channel Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:36:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027967 10.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027967 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027968/Veszpr%c3%a9m%e2%80%99s+last+chance+to+fight+for+the+top GROUP A PREVIEW: The Hungarian side host Barcelona for the Match of the Week, while PSG can profit from the stumbling Catalans. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027968 10.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027968 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027965/Dominik+Klein+turns+expert+for+Friday%e2%80%99s+Google+Hangout NEWS REPORT: HBC Nantes left wing and three-time EHF Champions League winner joins handball journalists across Europe to discuss the competition’s first matches of 2017 on 10 February at 14:00 CET Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027965 10.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027965 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027966/Nantes+and+Motor+tough+it+out+for+1st+place GROUP D PREVIEW: Nantes and Motor are through to the next phase but the French side could still lose their first place with a defeat at ABC and a Ukrainian win at Holstebro. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:41:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027966 10.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027966 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027962/Brest+and+L%c3%b6wen+turn+home+advantage+into+victories GROUP B REVIEW: Belarusian champions make huge step towards Last 16, while the German side RNL get closer to defending champions Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:29:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027962 09.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027962 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027957/Kielce+out+to+get+revenge+on+L%c3%b6wen PREVIEW: Now that is what we call a thrilling start to the competition: three teams can finish on top of Group B at the end of the first round in 2017 this week Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:41:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027957 08.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027957 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027954/World+Championship+momentum+sees+PSG+top+power+ranking FEATURE: Thanks to the success of the French national team at the World Championship, PSG overtake Barcelona to top the VELUX EHF Champions League Power Ranking. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:11:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027954 08.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027954 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027928/Vranjes%e2%80%99+era+at+SG+Flensburg-Handewitt+comes+to+an+end NEWS REPORT: After having played for and coached the 2014 winners of the VELUX EHF Champions League for 11 years, Ljubomir Vranjes parts ways with SG Flensburg-Handewitt to take over Telekom Veszprém Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:19:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027928 01.02.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027928 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027879/Czechs+happy+in+Slovakia%e2%80%99s+handball+capital AROUND THE WORLD: Czech Republic may have missed the ongoing World Championship by a single goal, but Czechs are a regular feature in the top flight of club handball Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:58:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027879 18.01.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027879 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027878/Hosts+and+PSG+lead+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+presence+in+France FACTS AND FIGURES: 133 VELUX EHF Champions League players are on court at the IHF World Championship in France Mon, 16 Jan 2017 17:01:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027878 16.01.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027878 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027858/February%e2%80%99s+Match+of+the+Week+schedule+set+in+stone NEWS REPORT: 2015 and 2016 champions in action as well as a debut in Kristianstad Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027858 10.01.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027858 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027856/Splendid+weekend+for+Danish+and+Polish+handball NEWS REPORT: Three special awards were given away to successful European handball teams last weekend. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:50:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027856 10.01.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027856 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026970/Brazilians+want+to+stand+out+in+Europe AROUND THE WORLD: Handball in Brazil is on the rise. The national team reached the quarter-finals of their home Olympics, and five Brazilians are playing in Europe's top-level club competition. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026970 09.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026970 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027159/All+hail+the+mighty+Barcelona FEATURE: Having just won the fierce clash with Paris SG, it is no surprise that Barcelona lead the way in our final power ranking of 2016. But how about the other teams heading into the winter break? Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:56:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027159 06.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027159 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027092/Kielce+take+Group+B+lead+with+spectacular+win+over+Vardar GROUP B REVIEW: With the group lead at stake, Kielce and Vardar created a great spectacle, with the hosts claiming a three-goal win. Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:31:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027092 04.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027092 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027080/Veszpr%c3%a9m+record+first+away+win+in+Silkeborg GROUP A REVIEW: Veszprém comfortably defeated Bjerringbro-Silkeborg and climbed to third place in the group behind Barcelona and Paris. Sun, 04 Dec 2016 19:09:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027080 04.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027080 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027066/Superb+win+helps+Motor+to+play-off+berth GROUP D REVIEW: Motor followed group leaders Nantes into the play-off after the Ukrainian side thrashed their rivals for second place, Besiktas. Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:45:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027066 04.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027066 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027062/Elverum+share+points+with+Presov+after+late+goals GROUP C REVIEW: Presov deny Elverum a winning home farewell from the VELUX EHF Champions League, getting a draw after an improved second-half display. Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:10:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027062 04.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027062 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027030/Patient+chase+gives+Plock+a+draw+against+Kiel%2c+Barcelona+head+into+winter+break+in+pole+position GROUP A REVIEW: The Oilers took the 24:24 draw against THW Kiel and in the MOTW, FC Barcelona Lassa secured the section’s top spot, after beating Paris Saint-Germain Handball in an epic clash. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 23:40:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027030 03.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027030 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027034/K%c3%a4llman+shines+as+Szeged+sink+Celje+to+go+top GROUP B REVIEW: Szeged overcame an early deficit to beat Celje comfortably and go top of the section ahead of Sunday's clash between title holders Kielce and Vardar. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 21:06:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027034 03.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027034 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027032/Nantes+edge+closer+to+first+place GROUP D REVIEW: An impressive comeback saw Nantes earn their seventh win in the group against Holstebro. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 20:47:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027032 03.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027032 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027013/La+Rioja+get+play-off+berth%2c+Montpellier+secure+top+spot GROUP C REVIEW: La Rioja defeated their rivals for second place, Metalurg, to earn a play-off spot, while Montpellier became group winners by earning their sixth straight win - against Chekhov. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 16:06:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027013 03.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/027013 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026995/La+Rioja+seek+win+to+join+Montpellier+in+play-offs GROUP C PREVIEW: While Montpellier need one more point to be assured of the No. 1 position in the group, La Rioja can join the French side in the play-offs by beating Metalurg. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:03:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026995 02.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026995 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026988/Superb+Zagreb+stun+L%c3%b6wen+to+keep+alive+last+16+hopes GROUP B REVIEW: HC PPD Zagreb celebrated only their second VELUX EHF Champions League win of the season after a majestic second-half performance against strong favourites Rhein-Neckar Löwen. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:02:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026988 01.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026988 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026987/Sajad+Esteki+helps+Dinamo+to+historic+win GROUP D REVIEW: Bucuresti end their home campaign with an impressive win against ABC/UMinho 35:29, their biggest-ever in the European premium competition. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:32:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026987 01.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026987 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026982/5+reasons+for+Veszpr%c3%a9m%27s+fall+from+grace FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: In October and November Veszprém had as many defeats as in the entire last season. What went wrong with the Hungarian powerhouse? Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:15:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026982 01.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026982 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026980/MOTW+brings+Karabatic+back+to+Barcelona FEATURE: Having played for Barcelona the past two seasons, Paris SG star player Nikola Karabatic returns to the Palau Blaugrana when both teams meet Saturday in the ehfTV.com Match of the Week. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:03:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026980 01.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026980 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026976/2016+ends+with+clash+of+the+top+teams+at+Barcelona GROUP A PREVIEW: Only three matches in Group A this week, as Flensburg vs Schaffhausen was postponed until March Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026976 01.12.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026976 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026977/Kristianstad+and+Meshkov+share+spoils+in+thrilling+draw GROUP B REVIEW: Meshkov Brest were held to their third successive draw in the VELUX EHF Champions League after a rollercoaster share of the points at IFK Kristianstad Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:14:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026977 30.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026977 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026972/Winner+takes+it+all+in+Motor+vs+Besiktas+clash GROUP D PREVIEW: Motor and Besiktas face off for a play-off berth while Nantes look set to protect their first place when hosting Holstebro. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:28:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026972 30.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026972 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026969/Vardar+visit+Kielce+as+four-way+top+spot+battle+continues GROUP B PREVIEW: The fight for the No. 1 position in the group could take another twist before the winter break as HC Vardar visit defending champions KC Vive Tauron Kielce. Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:33:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026969 29.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026969 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026957/Victory+over+Zagreb+brings+Kielce+back+on+top+of+Group+B%2c+%d0%a1elje+and+Brest+split+points+again GROUP B REVIEW: After eleven days of break from last VELUX EHF Champions League duel against Prvo plinarsko drustvo Zagreb, KS Vive Tauron Kielce once again defeated the Croatian team and Celje Pivovarna Lasko and HC Meshkov Brest could not determine a winner in a thrilling duel. Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:53:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026957 27.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026957 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026956/Filip+Taleski+seals+win+for+Metalurg+over+TATRAN+Presov GROUP C REVIEW: Metalurg Skopje heat up the play-off race in Group C, after big win over TATRAN Presov. Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:49:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026956 27.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026956 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026955/Paris+easily+beat+Veszprem%2c+while+Barcelona+demolish+BSV GROUP A REVIEW: French and Catalan dominance in group A continues, as Paris Saint-Germain beat Veszprem 28:24 and FC Barcelona easily beat BSV, 34:19. Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:24:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026955 27.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026955 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026954/Nantes+earn+play-off+berth%2c+Holstebro+gain+revenge GROUP D REVIEW: French side through to play-offs after a convincing win against Besiktas, 33:28 while Danish side TTH Holstebro beat Portuguese side ABC/UMinho 34:29. Sun, 27 Nov 2016 18:36:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026954 27.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026954 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026951/Kadetten+take+first+Champions+League+win+in+51+weeks GROUP A REVIEW: Swiss champions Kadetten strike back against Plock thanks to outstanding performances by centre back Gabor Csaszar and goalkeeper Aurel Bringolf. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:58:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026951 26.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026951 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026950/Montpellier+advance+to+play-offs+with+big+win GROUP C REVIEW: Montpellier are the first side from this group to book a place in the play-offs after a convincing win over La Rioja. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:57:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026950 26.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026950 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026949/L%c3%b6wen+avenge+painful+home+loss%3b+Szeged+take+clear+win GROUP B REVIEW: Vardar suffered their first home defeat of the season as Löwen took revenge for their 33:27 drubbing last week, and Szeged overcame a shaky phase to beat Kristianstad by five goals. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:58:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026949 26.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026949 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026947/Dinamo+out+after+heavy+defeat+against+Motor GROUP D REVIEW: A seven-goal loss leaves the Romanian champions without chance of progressing to the next phase as the Ukrainian hosts extend their winning streak to four matches. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 17:11:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026947 26.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026947 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026944/Keep+calm+and+grow+a+moustache FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: As November nears its end and the razors soon come out again, let's have a look how 'Movember' has grown in the handball world. Fri, 25 Nov 2016 14:23:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026944 25.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026944 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026941/Ivic%3a+%e2%80%9cI+am+really+happy+to+be+and+play+in+Kielce%e2%80%9d FEATURE: 24-year-old Croatian goalkeeper Filip Ivic is settling in on his first international venture after 13 years playing for Zagreb. Fri, 25 Nov 2016 12:40:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026941 25.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026941 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026938/Lions+out+to+get+their+revenge+on+high-flying+Vardar GROUP B / MOTW PREVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen visit group leaders HC Vardar with a solitary objective of avenging last week’s painful defeat to the Macedonian giants on home court Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026938 25.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026938 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026937/Elverum+keep+hopes+of+reaching+playoff+alive+after+win GROUP C REVIEW: Elverum move from the bottom of Group C with a win over Chekhovskie Medvedi Thu, 24 Nov 2016 19:22:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026937 24.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026937 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026935/Three-team+duel+for+two+playoff+places GROUP D PREVIEW: Besiktas and Nantes have everything to play for in their head-to-head game, while in-form Motor have two consecutive games on home court Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:29:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026935 24.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026935 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026931/Kiel+show+their+second+face+and+take+revenge GROUP A REVIEW: Flensburg beaten on home ground, after strong first half of THW. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 21:05:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026931 23.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026931 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026928/Four+teams+with+imperative+to+win GROUP C PREVIEW: Montpellier can book the group’s first play-off berth with a victory against La Rioja in Round 8. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:33:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026928 23.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026928 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026922/PSG+and+Barcelona+aim+to+leave+the+rest+behind ROUND PREVIEW: A repeat of the all-German duel only 71 hours after Flensburg’s win at Kiel, while Veszprém are under pressure in Paris Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:45:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026922 22.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026922 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026910/Flensburg+conquer+Kiel%e2%80%99s+fortress+in+style+in+MOTW%2c+as+Paris+and+Barcelona+march+in+step GROUP A REVIEW: PSG cause Veszprém’s first home defeat since April 2013, Bjerringbro miss the chance to upset Barcelona and Kiel were shocked by their neighbours in the Match of the Week. Sun, 20 Nov 2016 22:23:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026910 20.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026910 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026912/Metalurg+surprise+Elverum+to+move+up+the+standings GROUP C REVIEW: Metalurg Skopje grab surprising win in Elverum to leave their opponents at the bottom of Group C after Round 7. The Macedonian side find themselves with six points on their tally, alongside Presov and Chekhovskie Medvedi. Sun, 20 Nov 2016 20:41:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026912 20.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026912 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026905/First+loss+for+Nantes+opens+Group+D GROUP D REVIEW: A high-octane game that saw 66 goals ended with Nantes’ first VELUX EHF Champions League loss – 32:34 against Motor. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:21:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026905 19.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026905 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026904/Mlakar+saves+point+for+%d0%a1elje%2c+while+Gorbok+leads+Szeged+to+a+win+in+Sweden GROUP B REVIEW: MOL-Pick Szeged celebrated an emphatic win in Sweden after superb performances by playmaker Sergei Gorbok and goalkeeper Marin Sego, while Celje's right back scored a game-tying goal in Brest 73 seconds before the final buzzer. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:52:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026904 19.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026904 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026903/Montpellier+top+the+table%2c+La+Rioja+suffer+shock+high-scoring+loss GROUP C REVIEW: Montpellier continue their exceptional form with their fourth consecutive Champions League victory, and Chekovskie upset their hosts Naturhouse. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:15:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026903 19.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026903 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026886/In-form+teams+meet+as+Presov+host+Montpellier GROUP C PREVIEW: Presov bid to take their first ever win over Montpellier while La Rioja defend their top spot at home against Chekhov. Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:56:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026886 18.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026886 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026874/The+Kleins%2c+a+well-rehearsed+handball+family+in+Nantes FEATURE: Dominik and Isabell Klein are European high-flyers with their clubs – and have settled in France with little Colin. Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:49:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026874 18.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026874 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026870/Lions+succumb+to+mighty+Vardar+as+Canellas+shines GROUP B REVIEW: HC Vardar stayed top of the group with an impressive away win over Rhein-Neckar Löwen thanks to a blistering performance by Joan Canellas Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:56:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026870 17.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026870 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026869/Oilers+leave+Kadetten+with+no+chance GROUP A REVIEW: Polish runners-up remain a stronghold on their home court, taking their fifth point in their fortress Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:34:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026869 17.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026869 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026868/Dinamo+take+full+points+after+solid+second+half GROUP D REVIEW: Dinamo earned their biggest win ever in the competition, 30:25, against TTH Holstebro, to boost their chances for a playoff berth Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:11:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026868 17.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026868 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026829/Kielce+bounce+back+with+fine+win+over+Zagreb GROUP B REVIEW: VELUX EHF Champions League title holders Kielce recover from two successive defeats and earn a comfortable win with a strong second half at Zagreb. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:17:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026829 16.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026829 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026824/Nantes+looking+for+playoff+berth GROUP D PREVIEW: A win against Motor would help Nantes virtually claim a playoff spot, if Besiktas lose in Portugal Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:32:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026824 16.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026824 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026823/Per+ardua%2c+ad+astra BLOG: Tom O'Brannagain previews a true derby match between north German rivals Kiel and Flensburg, two sides far from at their best and in search of a spark in Match of the Week Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026823 16.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026823 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026820/Northern+German+derby+electrifies+Europe+as+MOTW GROUP A PREVIEW: Kiel host neighbours Flensburg in the Match of the Week and PSG play Veszprém as four out of the top-five teams meet each other in Round 7. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:56:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026820 16.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026820 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026814/Shaken+Kielce+visit+Zagreb%3b+Lions+take+on+high-flying+Vardar GROUP B PREVIEW: Defending champions KS Vive Tauron Kielce face HC PPD Zagreb while Macedonian powerhouse Vardar visit Rhein-Neckar Löwen in the group’s two standout clashes this week Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:35:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026814 15.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026814 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026815/Young+star+Nedim+Remili+shines+at+PSG FEATURE: 21-year-old Champions League rookie Remili is a core part of the PSG squad, scoring nine goals in the French side’s first ever win against Barcelona on Saturday. Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:34:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026815 15.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026815 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026810/Nantes+stay+in+the+driving+seat%2c+Holstebro+enjoy+maiden+victory GROUP D REVIEW: HBC Nantes complete their double over Dinamo while Holstebro win their first VELUX EHF Champions League game of the season after defeating Besiktas. Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:26:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026810 13.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026810 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026804/Paris+take+top+spot+after+beating+Barcelona+for+the+first+time GROUP A REVIEW: The Catalan side suffer their first defeat of the season, while Veszprém are extremely shaken by Bjerringbro. Sat, 12 Nov 2016 23:23:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026804 12.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026804 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026803/La+Rioja+fend+off+Elverum+to+claim+top+spot+in+Group+C GROUP C REVIEW: Forceful La Rioja allow no surprise in front of home fans as they climb to the top of the Group C at the expense of lacklustre Elverum. Sat, 12 Nov 2016 22:35:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026803 12.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026803 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026802/Biggest+ever+win+for+Motor+increases+Ukrainian+hopes GROUP D REVIEW: A 8:1 start was enough for Motor to control the game and earn their biggest win ever in the VELUX EHF Champions League, 35:22, against ABC. Sat, 12 Nov 2016 22:08:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026802 12.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026802 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026801/Splendid+Vardar+power+past+Kielce GROUP B REVIEW: The Match of the Week delivered a flawless performance from HC Vardar, who are now leaders of the group after a 40:34 win against Kielce. Sat, 12 Nov 2016 21:25:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026801 12.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026801 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026795/Nantes+looking+to+extend+their+unbeaten+run+against+Dinamo GROUP D PREVIEW: Nantes can inch closer to a playoff berth with another win against Dinamo, while Besiktas are looking for their first ever away success in the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 11 Nov 2016 19:19:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026795 11.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026795 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026789/Shaky+Flensburg+do+not+fall+at+Lauge%27s+comeback GROUP A REVIEW: Thanks to the unexpectedly close 29:26 win at Schaffhausen, Flensburg pass their local rivals Kiel. Thu, 10 Nov 2016 22:49:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026789 10.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026789 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026788/L%c3%b6wen+scrape+past+battling+Zagreb+to+go+top GROUP B REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen ground out a 25:24 home win over Croatian title holders HC PPD Zagreb to go top of the section after the visitors came up short with a late rally. Thu, 10 Nov 2016 20:40:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026788 10.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026788 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026787/Montpellier+take+top+spot%3b+Chupryna+save+earns+Presov+win GROUP C REVIEW: Montpellier went top of the table, while a crucial save by their goalkeeper Igor Chupryna earned Presov an important win at Chekhovskie. Thu, 10 Nov 2016 19:28:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026787 10.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026787 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026786/Ivan+Cupic%3a+%e2%80%9cThe+transfer+to+Vardar+was+the+right+choice+for+me%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: The Croatian winger sat down with ehfCL.com to talk about his move to Vardar, working with Spanish coaches and his goals for the season Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:31:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026786 10.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026786 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026783/Nuno+Pereira%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+are+known+for+our+determination%e2%80%9d FEATURE: With 32 goals in five games, Nuno Pereira is ABC/UMinho top scorer and the third top scorer in the VELUX EHF Champions League.The left back spoke to ehfcl.com about his first season in the competition and ABC’s challenges Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:04:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026783 10.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026783 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026780/Veszpr%c3%a9m+fall+and+L%c3%b6wen+rise+in+the+power+ranking FEATURE: Mighty Barcelona lead the way, PSG and Löwen trail just behind, and last seasons’ finalists fall down the ranking. Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026780 10.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026780 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026779/Corrales+and+Ivic+shine+as+valiant+Wisla+dislodge+THW+Kiel GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Plock celebrate their first win of the season with magnificent performances from Ivic and Rodrigo Corrales inspiring a rare win against THW Kiel. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:45:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026779 09.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026779 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026778/Drama+unfolds+in+a+balanced+Group+C PREVIEW: With only three points separating top and the bottom, Group C promises to be the most dramatic of all groups in the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:10:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026778 09.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026778 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026776/Egyptian+Sanad+wants+to+take+the+competition+by+storm AROUND THE WORLD: Hussein Zaki showed us that an Egyptian player can reach the top of the sport. Now, Mohamed Hisham Sanad is impressing in La Rioja and has only one dream: a VELUX EHF FINAL 4 berth Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:47:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026776 09.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026776 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026777/Kielce+and+Vardar+in+clash+of+titans%3b+Lions+wary+of+Zagreb+threat GROUP B PREVIEW: Defending champions KS Vive Tauron Kielce visit HC Vardar in a top of the table clash, while HC PPD Zagreb return to last season’s happy hunting ground in the section’s standout matches this week Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:43:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026777 09.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026777 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026774/Przybecki%3a+%e2%80%9cMotivation+is+not+about+exuberant+speeches%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Coach Piotr Przybecki, who is in his first season in charge of Orlen Wisła Płock, talks about building and motivating his team, and why competition is pushing them forward. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026774 08.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026774 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026773/True+test+for+Barcelona+in+Paris GROUP A PREVIEW: Four matches on four different days as Barcelona travel to Paris while Veszprém, Kiel and Flensburg face rather low hurdles. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:22:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026773 08.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026773 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026739/Top+rookies+to+look+out+for+in+2016%2f17 NEWS REPORT: Some of these players are barely old enough to have driver’s licence but they will dominate the world of handball in the years to come. Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:45:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026739 02.11.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026739 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026719/Unlikely+Iranian-Romanian+combination+paying+dividends AROUND THE WORLD: The combination of three Iranian players and a Romanian team is surely one to watch, but nobody could believe the adjustment period would be so unchallenging Sat, 29 Oct 2016 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026719 29.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026719 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026711/Match+of+the+Week+Rounds+6-9+confirmed NEWS REPORT: The highlight matches of the VELUX EHF Champions League in November and December will take place in Skopje, Kiel, Kielce and Barcelona Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:07:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026711 27.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026711 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026698/La+Rioja+stay+on+top+with+a+win+in+Elverum%2c+Montpellier+with+convincing+home+win GROUP C REVIEW: La Rioja win in Elverum to stay on top of Group C and Montpellier climb up to the second spot. Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:55:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026698 23.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026698 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026697/Raging+bull+Karabatic+leaves+Bjerringbro+behind GROUP A REVIEW: Paris take their fourth straight group match win, while BSV lose their third of four straight home games. Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:41:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026697 23.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026697 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026696/Roaring+Lions+devour+Kielce%2c+as+Szeged+edge+Brest GROUP B REVIEW: German title holders, Rhein-Neckar Löwen, celebrated an emphatic win at VELUX EHF Champions League holders, KS Vive Tauron Kielce, while MOL-Pick Szeged were made to work hard for a tight win at home over Meshkov Brest. Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:29:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026696 23.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026696 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026692/Zagreb+stun+Vardar+as+Celje+scrape+draw+at+Kristianstad MOTW GROUP B REVIEW: HC PPD Zagreb celebrated a memorable home win over favourites HC Vardar, while RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko earned a share of the spoils at IFK Kristianstad after a thriller in Sweden Sat, 22 Oct 2016 22:55:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026692 22.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026692 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026689/Barcelona+win+thriller+against+Veszprem%3b+Kiel+needed+two+wake-up+calls GROUP A REVIEW: Catalans keep their unbeaten record by fifth win and THW needed to break strong Kadetten resistance Sat, 22 Oct 2016 19:54:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026689 22.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026689 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026686/Nantes+squeeze+past+Dinamo%2c+Besiktas+biggest-ever+win%2c+Motor+on+track GROUP D REVIEW: HBC Nantes top the group with Besiktas one win behind and Motor another further down thanks to all three dispatching Dinamo, ABC/UMinho and Holstebro Sat, 22 Oct 2016 19:17:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026686 22.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026686 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026688/Presov+back+in+race+after+Chekhov+win GROUP C REVIEW: Tatran Presov claimed an important win against Chekhov to stay in the race in group C. Sat, 22 Oct 2016 19:06:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026688 22.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026688 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026683/Sea+of+white+awaits+La+Rioja%3b+Montpellier+looking+to+maintain+form GROUP C PREVIEW: Round 5 will mark the halfway point in Groups C and D this weekend as it slowly turns into crunch time for many of sides Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:29:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026683 21.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026683 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026682/Babichev+and+Kontrec+cleared+to+play OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Court of Handball rules out any further sanctions for both players, who were shown a red card in the VELUX EHF Champions League Round 4. Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:37:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026682 21.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026682 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026679/Kielce+and+Vardar+set+to+continue+neck-to-neck+battle GROUP B PREVIEW: Holders KS Vive Tauron Kielce and HC Vardar appear poised to carry on what is already shaping up to be a fierce battle for the top spot in Group B of the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:38:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026679 21.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026679 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026677/Nantes+expect+to+extend+their+winning+streak+against+Dinamo GROUP D PREVIEW: The French side has won three games on the trot and will face Dinamo, who is without a win in two rounds Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:43:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026677 20.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026677 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026659/Hansen+ready+for+a+great+afternoon+in+Herning INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Mikkel Hansen feels great in his fifth season in Paris and is looking forward to playing in Denmark for the first time after winning the Olympic Gold. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026659 20.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026659 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026671/%e2%80%98Magic+Mattias%e2%80%99+secures+milestone+victory+for+Flensburg GROUP A REVIEW: After a slow start against Plock, the 2014 Champions League winners claim their 100th home win in the European club competitions – and the first one of the season. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 21:25:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026671 19.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026671 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026669/Silvio+Ivandija+takes+over+PPD+Zagreb NEWS: Ex-Lokomotiva coach takes over the Croatian champions ahead of their VELUX EHF Champions League Group B MOTW clash with Vardar Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:09:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026669 19.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026669 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026666/What+is+the+meaning+of+meaningless BLOG: There are no meaningless games in the VELUX EHF Champions League, ehfTV commentator Tom O'Brannagain insists. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:20:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026666 19.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026666 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026665/Four+reasons+why+Nikola+Karabatic+is+essential+for+PSG FEATURE: A mastermind who doesn't need rest? Kevin Domas investigates why the French marksman is just so important to the French champions... Wed, 19 Oct 2016 09:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026665 19.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026665 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026658/Unbeaten+giants+set+to+clash+in+Round+5 GROUP A PREVIEW: Veszprém eager to stop Barcelona's run, while German duo out for victories after losses on home court Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:06:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026658 18.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026658 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026657/Vujovic+departs+Zagreb NEWS REPORT: HC PPD Zagreb coach leaves by mutual consent after Croatian champions remain pointless in Group B of the VELUX EHF Champions League after four rounds Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:12:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026657 17.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026657 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026652/Dibirov+propels+Vardar+over+Szeged+in+titanic+tussle GROUP B REVIEW: Macedonian giants Vardar overpowered Hungarian rivals MOL-Pick Szeged in an absorbing VELUX EHF Champions League match thanks to the inspired Russian winger Timur Dibirov. Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:36:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026652 16.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026652 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026651/MOTW%3a+PSG+defeat+Flensburg+through+solid+second+half GROUP A REVIEW: Paris Saint-Germain remain top of of the group after winning the Match Of The Week at home against SG Flensburg-Handewitt, while Orlen Wisla Plock got stunned by Silkeborg. Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:28:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026651 16.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026651 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026650/Nantes+remain+unbeaten+with+third+consecutive+win GROUP D REVIEW: Thanks to their third win in their first four matches, Nantes find themselves two points clear at the top of their VELUX EHF Champions League group. Sun, 16 Oct 2016 18:10:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026650 16.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026650 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026644/Rampant+Kielce+stay+in+driving+seat%2c+useful+win+for+Meshkov GROUP B REVIEW: Title holders KS Vive Tauron Kielce stretched their perfect start in the VELUX EHF Champions League to four wins, and Meshkov earned a useful win in Croatia. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:41:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026644 15.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026644 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026646/Besiktas+level+with+Nantes%2c+Dinamo+record+first+loss GROUP D REVIEW: Besiktas move up beside Nantes on the table with a win against Motor, and ABC end Dinamo’s unbeaten run. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 21:06:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026646 15.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026646 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026645/Veszpr%c3%a9m+win+thriller+against+Kiel GROUP A REVIEW: Telekom Veszprém work hard to record a home win against THW Kiel with the two points decided only in the dying minutes. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:17:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026645 15.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026645 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026642/La+Rioja+suffer+1st+defeat%2c+Elverum+join+them+on+top GROUP C REVIEW: Elverum are gathering momentum with their second straight win. Metalurg pull off their best performance yet against the top team of the group. And Montpellier keep the points at home. Sat, 15 Oct 2016 18:48:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026642 15.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026642 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026636/La+Rioja+want+to+extend+winning+streak%2c+Montpellier+face+Chekhov+again GROUP C PREVIEW: Top and bottom of the table are separated by just three points ahead of Round 4 in arguably the closest group of the VELUX EHF Champions League. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 19:04:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026636 14.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026636 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026635/Mahe+wants+to+show+his+best+side+in+Paris FEATURE: There is no doubt about a special motivation the Paris-born left winger of SG Flensburg-Handewitt has ahead of the Match of the Week in the VELUX EHF Champions League Round 4. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:10:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026635 14.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026635 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026630/Holstebro+hope+for+first+win+against+group+leaders GROUP D PREVIEW: Nantes aim to continue their unbeaten streak at Holstebro, Dinamo travel to Braga and Motor hope to get back on track against Besiktas. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026630 14.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026630 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026628/Montpellier%27s+Kavticnik+has+erased+bad+memories+from+2010 FEATURE: Vid Kavticnik will not be thinking about Montpellier’s dramatic quarter-final loss to Chekhovskie six years ago when both teams meet again on Saturday - in a crucial game for Montpellier. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:33:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026628 13.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026628 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026621/Barcelona+stay+top+of+their+group+after+big+win GROUP A REVIEW: FC Barcelona defended their first place in Group A with a 13-goal win at home against Kadetten Schaffhausen who never provided a real threat to the home team on Wednesday night. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026621 12.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026621 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026619/Lions+scrape+hard-fought+win+against+IFK GROUP B REVIEW: German champions Rhein-Neckar Löwen held on for a slender win against underdogs IFK Kristianstad after nearly spilling a six-goal lead in the closing stages of their match against the determined Swedish side. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:46:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026619 12.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026619 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026612/Kielce+set+to+roll+on%2c+Szeged+lock+horns+with+Vardar GROUP B PREVIEW: Defending champions KS Vive Tauron Kielce are odds-on favourites against RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko on home court, while HC Vardar face a stern test of their credentials against MOL-Pick Szeged. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 21:51:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026612 11.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026612 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026613/Barcelona+aim+to+increase+lead+as+chasing+pack+collide GROUP A PREVIEW: Veszprém vs Kiel and PSG vs Flensburg in the focus in round 4, while BSV have their third straight home match Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:44:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026613 11.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026613 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026605/Elverum+record+impressive+win+over+Montpellier GROUP C REVIEW: Elverum claimed a narrow, yet impressive, victory by one against French powerhouse Montpellier to climb up from the bottom of Group C overtaking their opponents in the standings. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 21:47:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026605 09.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026605 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026604/Mighty+Kielce+force+Szeged+into+submission%2c+Vardar+take+advantage+of+Celje+mistakes GROUP B REVIEW: In the MOTW VELUX EHF Champions League holders KS Vive Tauron Kielce showed their full strength in the home straight to grind out a deserved win at MOL-Pick Szeged. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 19:58:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026604 09.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026604 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026603/Kiel+just+about+clear+hurdle+in+Silkeborg GROUP A REVIEW: Danish champions were a hard nut to crack, but finally the youngsters decide the match Sun, 09 Oct 2016 19:35:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026603 09.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026603 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026602/Nantes+and+Motor+earn+home+wins%3b+dramatic+draw+in+Bucharest GROUP D REVIEW: Besiktas managed to earn a last-second draw against Dinamo, while Nantes and Motor protected their home court. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 18:57:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026602 09.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026602 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026600/Meshkov+shock+L%c3%b6wen%2c+Kristianstad+take+big+win GROUP B REVIEW: Meshkov Brest upset Rhein-Neckar Löwen for their first points of the season, while Kristianstad also earned their first points by defeating Zagreb Sat, 08 Oct 2016 20:38:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026600 08.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026600 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026599/La+Rioja+take+back+first+spot+in+Group+C GROUP C REVIEW: La Rioja took a convincing 33:27 win over Presov to regain the group lead after Round 3 Sat, 08 Oct 2016 19:31:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026599 08.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026599 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026598/Corrales+saves+Plock%e2%80%99s+first+point%2c+PSG+cruise+at+Schaffhausen GROUP A REVIEW: Veszprém give another lead from their hands to tie for the second time, as Paris take a never endangered double-figure win in Switzerland Sat, 08 Oct 2016 18:34:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026598 08.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026598 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026597/Nantes+and+Dinamo+are+looking+to+continue+their+winning+ways GROUP D PREVIEW: With both teams playing at home, Nantes and Dinamo hope to strengthen their position in the group, while Holstebro is still looking for their maiden win in the competition Fri, 07 Oct 2016 18:06:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026597 07.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026597 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026591/Former+player+aiming+to+build+all-conquering+side+in+Veszpr%c3%a9m NEWS REPORT: Nikola Eklemovic spent seven years in Veszprém as a player but his new job as Director of Sport still has the same purpose: win everything. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026591 07.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026591 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026594/Champions+face+Hungarian+test%3b+Slovenia+hosts+Balkan+derby GROUP B PREVIEW: VELUX EHF Champions League holders, KS Vive Tauron Kielce, visit MOL-Pick Szeged in the section’s Match of the Week while Macedonian giants HC Vardar face a stern test of their credentials at Slovenian rivals RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:17:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026594 07.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026594 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026593/Bombac+returns+to+Szeged+in+a+yellow+jersey FEATURE: The 2015/16 All-star playmaker visits the city where he spent the two previous seasons. In the Match of the Week he is determined to take both points back to Poland. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:25:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026593 07.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026593 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026589/Russian+bears+subdue+brave+Metalurg GROUP C REVIEW: Chekhovskie Medvedi forced HC Metalurg into submission for their first VELUX EHF Champions League win of the season after drawing their two opening games. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:34:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026589 06.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026589 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026586/La+Rioja+to+defend+top+spot+against+Presov+in+tight+Group+C GROUP C PREVIEW: Leaders La Rioja want to keep their strong start to the season going when hosting Presov, while Chekhovskie eye their maiden win against Metalurg after two straight draws Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:02:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026586 06.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026586 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026584/Ristovski+and+Jallouz+help+Barcelona+defeat+Flensburg GROUP A REVIEW: Three days after beating Kiel, the Catalans leave the next German team behind to remain on top of the table as news emerges of Glandorf, Svan and Eggert contracts. Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:18:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026584 05.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026584 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026582/Unbeaten+former+Champions+League+winners+clash+at+Flensburg GROUP A PREVIEW: The highlight of Round 3, Flensburg against Barcelona, throws off on Wednesday, and Plock and Schaffhausen fight on home court for their first points Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026582 04.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026582 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026569/Chekhov+and+Elverum+ends+in+stalemate GROUP C REVIEW: Elverum handball were off to a very motivated start against Medvedi as Michael Apelgren did not hesitate to present his team with brave tactics at home, but they were left denied by an improved Chekhov defence after break Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:09:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026569 02.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026569 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026568/Flensburg+and+Paris+win+without+any+glitz+or+glamour GROUP A REVIEW: Both FINAL4 contenders take hard-earned first victories, while BSV and Plock stood strong for long periods. Sun, 02 Oct 2016 19:48:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026568 02.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026568 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026565/La+Rioja+claims+top+spot%2c+Presov+win+first+match GROUP C REVIEW: La Rioja beat Montpellier 31:30 to move to the top of Group C, while Presov jumped off the bottom, after overcoming Metalurg Skopje 27:22 in a great comeback. Sun, 02 Oct 2016 05:54:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026565 02.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026565 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026564/Szeged+edge+Zagreb%2c+while+Kielce+and+Vardar+roll+on GROUP B REVIEW: MOL-Pick Szeged beat HC PPD Zagreb in a thrilling contest, while holders KS Vive Tauron Kielce and Macedonian giants, HC Vardar, celebrated resounding home wins in the second round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase. Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:39:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026564 02.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026564 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026566/Barcelona+turn+thriller+against+Kiel+around+in+MOTW%2c+Veszpr%c3%a9m+remain+undefeated GROUP A REVIEW: VELUX EHF Champions League record winners beat THW 26:25 after a strong finish in the MOTW, while the 2016 finalists have some problems against Schaffhausen with 32:28. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 23:55:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026566 01.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026566 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026567/First+win+for+HBC+Nantes+hands+Besiktas+worst+loss%2c+ABC%2fUMinho+ease+past+Holstebro GROUP D REVIEW: French side Nantes thump Besiktas 33:19, in their first-ever win in the VELUX EHF Champions League while ABC/UMinho from Portugal were impressive against Danish side Holstebro. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 21:04:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026567 01.10.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026567 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026562/Tough+test+awaits+leaders+in+Spain%2c+high-flying+Metalurg+visit+Presov GROUP C PREVIEW: Group frontrunners Montpellier visit Spain looking for their second win, against La Rioja, who lost only one home match last Champions League season. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:39:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026562 30.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026562 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026552/Clash+of+Kings+in+Barcelona BLOG: In the second part of his blog Tom provides not only his own personal power ranking but also shares his thoughts on the upcoming duel of the two most successful clubs of the EHF Champions League history. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026552 30.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026552 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026561/Big+clash+in+Barcelona%2c+PSG+and+Veszpr%c3%a9m+favourites+on+home+turf GROUP A PREVIEW: The first Champions League home match for Bjerringbro in three years will include a huge number of Danes. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:17:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026561 30.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026561 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026556/Dinamo+in+seventh+heaven+after+win+against+Motor GROUP D REVIEW: Dinamo win only their second game in history in the VELUX EHF Champions League, 35:31 against Motor Zaporozhye Thu, 29 Sep 2016 20:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026556 29.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026556 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026545/Confident+teams+in+neighbour+derby FEATURE: Flensburg chasing first win, while Bjerringbro-Silkeborg hope to surprise, when the two undefeated teams meet in Group A. Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026545 29.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026545 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026543/Time+and+tide+wait+for+no+man BLOG: The new season is back and Tom's fine art of handball literature is back too. Check what the ehfTV commentator has to say in his blog split in two parts. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 23:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026543 28.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026543 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026546/Lions+edge+out+brave+Celje+in+see-saw+battle GROUP B REVIEW: German champions, Rhein-Neckar Löwen, needed a last-minute comeback against underdogs, Celje, to register their first VELUX EHF Champions League win of the season. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 21:57:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026546 28.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026546 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026544/No+room+for+error+in+Group+D GROUP D PREVIEW: With one win and two draws in the opening week, this section leaves five teams seeking their first win in Round 2 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:12:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026544 28.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026544 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026542/Winds+of+change+bring+more+entertainment FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: A new rule that helps teams be more aggressive decided the Match of the Week between Flensburg and Veszprém. But how did the other 26 coaches fare in the first week of the VELUX EHF Champions League? Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:22:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026542 28.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026542 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026537/Plain+sailing+expected+for+big+guns+and+Szeged+visit+Zagreb GROUP B PREVIEW: The section’s favourites Kielce should have simple tasks in the second round as they are at home to less fancied rivals, while the Croatian champions entertain Szeged in what should be the most entertaining tie in Group B Tue, 27 Sep 2016 17:19:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026537 27.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026537 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026534/Aguinagalde%2c+Dujshebaev+and+Veszpr%c3%a9m+Arena+top+the+coaches%e2%80%99+ranking FEATURE: ehfCL.com asked the VELUX EHF Champions League coaches to name their dream team, top coach and best arena and here are the results! Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:42:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026534 27.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026534 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026525/Montpellier+start+campaign+with+success GROUP C REVIEW: Montpellier defeat TATRAN Presov with a strong second half and seven goals from Vid Kavticnik. Mon, 26 Sep 2016 09:02:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026525 26.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026525 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026526/Paris+stumble+despite+10+Gensheimer+goals%2c+Barcelona+start+with+a+win GROUP A REVIEW: A great performance from goalkeeper Corrales is not enough for Plock to beat Barcelona, and Kiel beat PSG by one. Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026526 25.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026526 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026523/L%c3%b6wen+get+last-second+draw%2c+Vardar+take+big+win GROUP B REVIEW: Pick Szeged were held to a thrilling 28:28 draw by visiting Rhein-Neckar Löwen, while Vardar enjoyed a comfortable 28:23 win at Kristianstad Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:03:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026523 25.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026523 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026524/Holstebro+and+Dinamo+share+spoils+after+thriller GROUP D REVIEW: Holstebro earned an important point on their VELUX EHF Champions League debut thanks to a last-second equaliser against Dinamo Bucuresti Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:55:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026524 25.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026524 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026520/Champions+Kielce+overpower+plucky+Meshkov%2c+Celje+end+drought+against+Zagreb GROUP B REVIEW: KS Vive Tauron Kielce started their title defence with a hard-fought 29:24 win at HC Meshkov Brest, while Slovenians RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko took a well-deserved 30:28 win over rivals HC PPD Zagreb. Sat, 24 Sep 2016 21:37:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026520 24.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026520 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026522/Taleski+inspires+Metalurg+to+take+narrow+home+win GROUP C REVIEW: The third and final day of the first round of matches in the group saw Metalurg squeeze past their Norwegian opponents. Sat, 24 Sep 2016 21:34:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026522 24.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026522 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026516/Celje+ready+to+hit+form+at+the+right+time+against+Zagreb NEWS REPORT: Slovenian champions with an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the VELUX EHF Champions League with a win against their traditional rivals Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:42:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026516 24.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026516 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026519/New+fresh+look+of+the+MOTW%2c+three+commentators+in+action NEWS REPORT: In the new season Tom O'Brannagain will be reinforced by his two Irish fellows David Bregazzi and Chris O'Reilly Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:09:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026519 23.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026519 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026515/Danish+Champions+League+debutants+with+10+new+players FEATURE: TTH Holstebro are new in the VELUX EHF Champions League in more than one sense, but to their coach it will be a welcomed return to a tournament of which he has many fine memories Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026515 23.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026515 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026514/Kielce+start+title+defence+as+Balkan+rivals+clash GROUP B PREVIEW: Vive Tauron Kielce, will launch their bid to retain European club handball’s most coveted title against Meshkov Brest, while HC PPD Zagreb visit RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko in the opening round. Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:30:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026514 23.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026514 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026509/Aguinagalde%3a+%22Talant+and+I+have+the+same+handball+brain%22 INTERVIEW: The man who takes pressure in his stride, Julen Aguinagalde, talks of Kielce's massive VELUX EHF Champions League 2015/16 win last season, playing with pressure, and his relationship with Talant Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026509 23.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026509 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026513/Danish+champions+beat+Danish-born+coach GROUP A REVIEW: Bjerringbro take both points at Schaffhausen in a thrilling VELUX EHF Champions League group A opener Thu, 22 Sep 2016 22:29:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026513 22.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026513 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026512/No+winner+in+Moscow+thriller GROUP C REVIEW: Chekhovskie Medvedi and La Rioja played a tight and exciting game. In the end there was no winner in it Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:23:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026512 22.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026512 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026511/Spectacular+draw+in+Ukraine+on+Nantes%27+debut GROUP D REVIEW: A game with eight lead changes ends in an exciting draw as Nantes failed to beat Zaporozye and win their first game ever in the VELUX EHF Champions League Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:04:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026511 22.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026511 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026510/Nantes+want+to+survive+in+Champions+League FEATURE: After five straight seasons in the EHF Cup, HBC Nantes make their big debut in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Their aim? Qualifying for the Last 16. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:44:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026510 22.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026510 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026506/Penalty+hero+Aguinagalde+joins+pre-season+hangout NEWS REPORT: The first expert hangout of the 2016/17 VELUX EHF Champions League season will feature the Kielce player who threw the final ball of the previous campaign Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:30:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026506 22.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026506 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026505/Profilic+Danes+aiming+high+in+group+of+giants FEATURE: It's an all-Danish coaching affair as Peter Bredsdorff-Larsen and the Danish champions from Bjerringbro-Silkeborg face Swiss champions Kadetten Schaffhausen with Lars Walther in their first Group A match of the VELUX EHF Champions League Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:10:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026505 22.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026505 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026504/North+of+Germany+home+to+two+epic+clashes GROUP A PREVIEW: With only 90 km between them Flensburg vs Veszprém and Kiel vs PSG open the “hammer group” A Wed, 21 Sep 2016 22:29:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026504 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026504 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026503/Fireworks+for+Besiktas+in+the+season+opener MATCH REVIEW: A late scare from ABC/UMinho never burdened Besiktas, as the Turkish champions threw off the VELUX EHF Champions League season with a 33:31 win Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:08:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026503 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026503 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026481/Hoping+to+experience+Cologne%e2%80%99s+magic+once+again VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: KS Vive Tauron Kielce (POL). The reigning champions are back but will let themselves get carried away ahead of the group phase. Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026481 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026481 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026501/Besiktas+and+ABC+throw+off+the+new+season GROUP D PREVIEW: Besiktas and ABC/UMinho will open the season in a fanatical atmosphere, while Nantes and TTH Holstebro are eyeing important wins in their maiden season Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026501 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026501 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026500/Group+favourites+start+at+home%2c+and+a+rematch+in+Moscow GROUP C PREVIEW: Montpellier, the only French side to ever win the Champions League, throw off their campaign against Presov. While Chekhovskie and La Rioja clash once again Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:18:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026500 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026500 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026496/Besiktas+and+ABC+throw+off+the+new+season GROUP D PREVIEW: Besiktas and ABC/UMinho will open the season in a fanatical atmosphere, while Nantes and TTH Holstebro are eyeing important wins in their maiden season Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026496 21.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026496 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026476/World-class+talent+between+posts+could+pave+way+to+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League countdown – 1 day to go: THW Kiel (GER). Here no less than 20 times, the German handball stalwart is back and looking strong heading into Group A Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026476 20.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026476 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026447/Bjerringbro+begin+new+chapter+in+Group+A VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown – 1 day to go: Bjerringbro Silkeborg (DEN). Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026447 19.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026447 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026438/Dreaming+of+returning+to+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown – 2 days to go: SG Flensburg-Handewitt (GER). Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026438 19.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026438 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026488/Croatian+record+holders+eager+to+take+final+step+to+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League countdown – 3 days to go: HC Prvo plinarsko drustvo Zagreb (CRO). Igor Vori is back in town and back where it all began for him as the Zagreb-based side look to do better than last season and stamp their name on a FINAL4 spot Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:29:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026488 18.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026488 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026487/Veszprem+lead+first+power+ranking+of+the+season FEATURE: The VELUX EHF Champions League’s top contenders have been ranked by ehfCL.com journalists based on transfers and pre-season performance Sun, 18 Sep 2016 13:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026487 18.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026487 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026479/PSG+aiming+higher+after+getting+a+taste+for+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown – 4 days to go: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA). The French champions finally achieved their primary goal of reaching the VELUX EHF FINAL4, now they want more Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026479 17.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026479 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026482/After+breaking+the+curse+now+Europe+beckons VELUX EHF Champions League countdown – 5 days to go: TATRAN Presov (SVK). Coming through a tough qualification group, the Slovakian champions set high domestic goals while aiming for a good showing in Europe's premier club competition Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026482 16.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026482 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026480/Deep+Veszprem+squad+focused+on+success+in+anniversary+season VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown – 7 days to go: Telekom Veszprém (HUN) have plenty of challenges to deal with this season but appear to have the tools to deal with everything thrown at them Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026480 14.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026480 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026474/Braga+are+back+on+a+new+but+familiar+stage VELUX EHF Champions League countdown – 8 days to go: ABC/UMinho (POR). A lot of things have changed since we have heard ABC and the Champions League in the same breath. Nevertheless, they are aiming high at home and abroad. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:18:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026474 13.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026474 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026473/Playing+dates+collision+solved%2c+Flensburg+play+Kadetten+in+March NEWS REPORT: The Round 9 match has been rescheduled to Round 14 period in order to avoid a date collision with Flensburg's bundesliga match Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026473 13.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026473 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026465/FC+Barcelona+Lassa+seeking+ninth+championship+in+20+years VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: FC Barcelona Lassa (ESP) Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:43:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026465 12.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026465 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026446/Top+level+organization%2c+packed+Zlatorog+Arena%2c+great+results VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown – 11 days to go: RK Celje Pivovarna Laško (SLO). Sun, 11 Sep 2016 20:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026446 11.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026446 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026452/New+season+starts+on+Asian+continent NEWS REPORT: The opening whistle of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase 2016/17 will be blown in Asian part of Turkey as Besiktas will host ABC/UMinho in what will be both the season’s and Group D opener. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:36:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026452 08.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026452 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026437/Building+a+fortress+at+Orlen+Arena VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Orlen Wisla Plock need to produce their very best at home to progress from a tough Group A Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:16:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026437 08.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026437 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026440/Two+capital+clubs+duel+for+the+Super+Globe+trophy NEWS REPORT: PSG take revenge for Cologne against Kielce in their semi-final at Doha, while defending champions Berlin again make it to the final Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:49:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026440 07.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026440 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026430/The+numbers+game FACTS AND FIGURES: The most important numbers prior to the start of the 2016/17 group phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026430 06.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026430 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026431/All+European+teams+make+it+to+Super+Globe+semi-finals NEWS REPORT: Champions League powerhouses PSG and Kielce face in a direct duel, while Berlin lock horns with Al-Sadd in Doha Tue, 06 Sep 2016 09:55:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026431 06.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026431 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026436/Every+match+like+a+final+for+new-look+Szeged VELUX EHF Champions League countdown – 16 days to go: MOL-Pick Szeged are set for a season of transition with so many players in and out of the club's doors, yet their ambition has not fallen Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026436 05.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026436 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026427/European+trio+aim+for+another+global+title PREVIEW: IHF Super Globe starts in Doha including top European sides Kielce, PSG and Berlin Sun, 04 Sep 2016 20:41:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026427 04.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026427 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026426/Montpellier+want+top+eight+finish VELUX EHF Champions League countdown – 17 days to go: Montpellier Handball (FRA). Former Champions League winners want to go one step further than last season. Sun, 04 Sep 2016 20:01:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026426 04.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026426 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026423/Aiming+at+Last+16+for+their+big+anniversary VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 18 days to go - HC Meshkov Brest (BLR). Less coming and going this season for the Belarusian champions as Bebeshko & Co. aim to progress from Group B Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026423 03.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026423 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026420/France%27s+third+team+relishing+big+opportunity VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 19 days to go - HBC Nantes (FRA). It may be a new era for the boys in purple and yellow, however, they don't hold back regarding their aims for the upcoming season Fri, 02 Sep 2016 18:14:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026420 02.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026420 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026415/L%c3%b6wen+for+the+first+time+the+hunted+not+the+hunters NEWS REPORT: Ahead of the start of the German Bundesliga, the Champions win the Super Cup, and all the experts expect the three Champions League teams to fight for the title Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:26:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026415 01.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026415 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026413/Lindgren%e2%80%99s+boys+aim+for+the+knockout+stage VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 20 days to go - IFK Kristianstad (SWE). After pulling off some big surprises last season, the top Swedish side is back in Champions League action as they aim for some strong home performances in Group B. Thu, 01 Sep 2016 17:16:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026413 01.09.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026413 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026408/Cervar+rejuvenates+squad+and+sets+realistic+goals VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 21 days to go - HC Metalurg Skopje (MKD). A lot of chopping and changing for the Macedonian outfit, who look to past glory as inspiration for the upcoming season and beyond. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:57:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026408 31.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026408 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026403/Tangible+excitement+with+season+opening+on+the+horizon LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: As Europe’s biggest names are just about to hit the court, here is the very latest on their activities in one of the summer series’ final features Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026403 31.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026403 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026405/Spanish+runners-up+aiming+high+with+tall+signing VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 22 days to go - Naturhouse La Rioja (ESP). With some fresh faces in their ranks, the Logrono-based side will look to improve on being knocked out last season in the C+D Elimination Round. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 21:21:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026405 30.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026405 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026402/Glandorf%3a+Experience+is+important%2c+but+it%e2%80%99s+not+everything INTERVIEW: Despite being one of the most experienced players at SG Flensburg-Handewitt, Holger Glandorf does not see himself as a key player in the upcoming VELUX EHF Champions League season Mon, 29 Aug 2016 22:31:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026402 29.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026402 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026401/Turkish+champions+hoping+for+carnivalesque+atmosphere VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 23 days to go - Besiktas Mogaz HT endured a rough ride among Europe's elite last season but are keen to bounce back and contend for a place in the Last 16 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:18:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026401 29.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026401 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026400/Perennial+Russian+champions+targeting+playoffs VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 24 days to go - Chekhovskie Medvedi are in a league of their own domestically, but their young talents are aiming to progress in Europe Sun, 28 Aug 2016 20:55:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026400 28.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026400 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026399/Motor+running+at+full+throttle+to+reach+new+level VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 25 days to go - Motor Zaporozhye were top of the pack in Groups C and D last season and want to go even further this time around Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:31:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026399 27.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026399 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026398/Once-in-a-lifetime+experience+for+Swiss+champions VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: 26 days to go - Kadetten Schaffhausen have been given a boost with placement in Group A, but they could not have asked for a tougher set of opponents Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:34:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026398 26.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026398 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026396/Big+names+make+big+moves+across+Europe+%e2%80%93+Part+2 FEATURE: All VELUX EHF FINAL4 2016 participants are can be found among the ten top Champions League transfers of the summer, which features heavily the rotation of left wings between Europe’s elite clubs Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:21:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026396 25.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026396 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026394/A+small+town+with+a+big+heart+for+handball VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: 27 days to go - Elverum Handball Herrer enter Europe's top competition with the aim to edge closer to the top clubs Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:40:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026394 25.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026394 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026393/Match+of+the+Week+set+for+opening+four+rounds NEWS REPORT: Germany, Spain, Hungary and France will play host to ehfTV.com’s featured VELUX EHF Champions League encounters for the first month of action. Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026393 25.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026393 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026392/Big+names+make+big+moves+across+Europe+-+Part+1 FEATURE: ehfCL.com ranks the 20 most important VELUX EHF Champions League transfers of the summer Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:17:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026392 24.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026392 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026391/Dinamo+Bucuresti+return+to+the+main+stage+after+10-year+absence VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: 28 days to go – Romanian champions Dinamo Bucuresti hope to reach play-offs in first campaign since 2005/06 season Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:28:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026391 24.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026391 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026390/PSG+and+Rostov+players+win+the+whole+set+of+Rio+2016+medals ANALYSIS: With the Olympics over and the VELUX EHF and the Women’s EHF Champions League starting in a few weeks, we have a look at the most successful Olympians who return to their respective clubs Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:59:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026390 23.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026390 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026384/One+day+with+SG+Flensburg-Handewitt ONE DAY WITH ...: The EHF's mobile reporter Rikke Fisker Knudsen shares on storify her impressions from a sunny day spent with SG Flensburg-Handewitt. Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:29:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026384 20.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026384 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026378/New+series+on+social+media+channels+starting+in+Flensburg 1 DAY WITH…: Spend a day with the 2014 VELUX EHF Champions League winners as the new summer series will start on EHF’s social media channels. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:55:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026378 18.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026378 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026373/Champions+League+stars+in+good+spirits+as+the+summer+days+near+end LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: From quizzes to hard training, and the Olympics are in full swing, we bring you the last week’s action in the Champions League Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:58:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026373 18.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026373 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026369/Three+European+clubs+vie+for+the+IHF+Super+Globe+2016 NEWS REPORT: Kielce, Paris and Füchse will take part in the upcoming edition of the intercontinental tournament. Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:05:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026369 17.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026369 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026365/Kiel+and+Bjerringbro+swap+home+right NEWS REPORT: The round 3 match will take place in Denmark while the Round 12 game in February has been moved to Sparkassen Arena. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:44:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026365 16.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026365 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026346/Bielecki+fights+against+Polish+flag+bearer+curse FEATURE: Backcourt ace Karol Bielecki is one of 10 Vive Tauron Kielce players at the Olympics and he has been selected Poland’s flag bearer. However, this honour has not always had a positive impact in the past Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:41:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026346 05.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026346 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026342/Get+ready%2c+it%e2%80%99s+pre-season+time! LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: The engines are roaring, there is no time to waste. The preparation for the next season is well underway - at least for those not chasing Olympic Games glory this summer Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:30:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026342 04.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026342 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026341/Two+neighbours%2c+two+trophies%2c+two+parties FEATURE: German powerhouses THW Kiel and and SG Flensburg-Handewitt have met twice in an EHF Champions League Final. For the first time in 2007 and then in 2014 – with two different outcomes Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:00:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026341 04.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026341 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026337/Juniors+and+seniors+gather+at+Kielce NEWS REPORT: VELUX EHF Champions League winners Vive Tauron Kielce have started training again. However, with the majority of players at the Olympic Games, the squad attending the first session was far from the regular one Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:26:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026337 02.08.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026337 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026312/Water+sports+and+%e2%80%98Vujin-robics%e2%80%99+as+pre-season+draws+near LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Holiday season is over, and players start to arrive back to their clubs, however, it is still not all hard work so early in the pre-season Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:14:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026312 20.07.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026312 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026298/Klein+says+farewell+to+Kiel FEATURE: The last party of the Master of Ceremony cheered by more than 10,000 fans Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:06:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026298 18.07.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026298 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026267/Kielce+and+PSG+set+for+Super+Globe+debuts NEWS REPORT: Three European teams confirmed for the IHF Super Globe in Qatar on 5-8 September 2016 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:04:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026267 05.07.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026267 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026261/Familiar+faces+for+Kielce%2c+while+other+powerhouses+collide+in+Group+A NEWS REPORT: A merciless draw in Glostrup has put five big names together in Group A. Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026261 01.07.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026261 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026241/Seeding+for+the+qualification+and+group+phase+draw+released NEWS REPORT: Reigning VELUX EHF Champions League winners Vive Tauron Kielce will start their campaign at HC Meshkov Brest in the first round. Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:32:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026241 27.06.2016 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/026241