en http://www.eurohandball.com Handball stories, news and interviews Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:46:06 GMT Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:46:06 GMT www.eurohandball.com Content Copyright by the European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing (c) 1994-2025 office@eurohandball.com http://www.eurohandball.com 0 0 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030980/National+Champions+of+Europe+%e2%80%93+Men+Part+6%3a+South-East DOMESTIC LEAGUES: Olympiacos get their maiden title, Besiktas set a record with their 10th straight championship, while penalty shoot-outs decide the competitions in Georgia and Azerbaijan Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030980 22.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030980 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030971/National+Champions+of+Europe+%e2%80%93+Men+Part+5%3a+South-West DOMESTIC LEAGUES: In Spain and France, Barcelona and PSG retain their titles - but in contrasting styles - while Sporting have a dominant run to the title in Portugal Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030971 20.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030971 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030957/Starting+grid+for+the+2018%2f19+season+confirmed NEWS REPORT: EHF Executive has determined all participants for next season of the VELUX EHF Champions League Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:57:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030957 18.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030957 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030950/Stars+and+legends+congregate+in+Plzen+for+Jicha%e2%80%99s+farewell+match NEWS REPORT: The exhibition game between FC Barcelona and THW Kiel will take place on Saturday. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030950 15.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030950 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030947/Last+tickets+before+autumn+go+on+sale NEWS REPORT: EHF Marketing releases more Category 1 tickets for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in the new season Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:48:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030947 14.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030947 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030939/Three+legends.+Three+stories.+Three+fortunes+continuing+in+one+town FEATURE: Karol Bielecki, Slawomir Szmal and Uros Zorman all ended their playing careers when the 2017/18 season finished – but will continue with Kielce in different roles Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:46:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030939 13.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030939 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030918/Simonet+and+Amorim+earn+best+player+awards+in+May NEWS REPORT: Two South Americans were key players for their respective clubs on their way to winning the EHF Champions League last month: Diego Simonet (Montpellier) and Eduarda Amorim (Györ) are the EHF Payers of the Month Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030918 12.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030918 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030915/34+clubs+apply+for+a+place+in+the+new+season NEWS REPORT: Teams from 23 countries have submitted their applications for the new edition of the European top flight via their respective national federations Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030915 07.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030915 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030890/Farewell+without+trophy+but+full+of+pride FEATURE: Dominik Klein missed his fourth EHF Champions League title but the German gained lifetime experience in Nantes before retiring Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030890 01.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030890 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030899/Narcisse+waves+emotional+goodbye+to+handball FEATURE: Winning his third French league title with PSG on the final day of the competition, Daniel Narcisse put a fitting end to his brilliant career Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030899 01.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030899 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030889/TV+coverage+of+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2018+set+new+milestones NEWS: The most important weekend in men's club handball scored record ratings in several key broadcast markets, also thanks to innovations like 4K production and iBall data usage Wed, 30 May 2018 15:12:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030889 30.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030889 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030886/%22Handball+will+always+be+my+life%22 For the first time in his life, two-time VELUX EHF Champions League winner Filip Jicha was only a visitor at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 last weekend – but he hopes to steer THW Kiel back to LANXESS arena in 2020 Tue, 29 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030886 29.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030886 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030885/Print+media+meet+in+Cologne+for+first+roundtable NEWS: Editors-in-chief, journalists and owners of Europe’s print magazines and newspapers met in Cologne ahead of the semi-finals of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 at the invitation of the EHF Tue, 29 May 2018 13:45:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030885 29.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030885 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030883/Court+of+Handball+fines+SG+Flensburg-Handewitt OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The German club has been fined for violation of advertisement regulations in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Tue, 29 May 2018 13:06:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030883 29.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030883 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030879/Fans+in+Montpellier+give+champions+warm+welcome NEWS REPORT: The new VELUX EHF Champions League winners received an enthusiastic reception at the airport when they brought the trophy to France on Monday Mon, 28 May 2018 19:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030879 28.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030879 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030878/Montpellier%27s+stunning+success+sends+shockwaves+around+the+world MEDIA COVERAGE: The French side's victory at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 has enthralled thousands of handball fans, and international media are reporting extensively Mon, 28 May 2018 18:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030878 28.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030878 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030874/A+%22pure+success%22+and+a+ground-breaking+contract INTERVIEW: EHF President Michael Wiederer reflects on the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 in Cologne, which has made the headlines both on and off the court Mon, 28 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030874 28.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030874 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030877/Five+reasons+that+make+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+memorable TALKING POINTS: It is all over: Montpellier HB have won the VELUX EHF Champions League after a magnificent final weekend in Cologne. Let’s look back at the main topics Mon, 28 May 2018 14:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030877 28.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030877 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030876/Buy+your+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2019+tickets+online NEWS REPORT: Handball fans looking forward to attending the final tournament of the VELUX EHF Champions League 2018/19 on 1/2 June 2019 in Cologne can now get their tickets online Mon, 28 May 2018 13:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030876 28.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030876 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030862/Diego+Simonet+%e2%80%93+a+proud+Argentinian+with+two+trophies NEWS: Montpellier’s centre back is awarded as the first ever non-European MVP of the VELUX EHF FINAL4, while Gensheimer is top scorer again Sun, 27 May 2018 21:22:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030862 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030862 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030861/After+15+years%2c+Montpellier+top+the+podium+again FINAL REVIEW: Coach Patrice Canayer and left wing Michael Guigou win a historic second Champions League title, while Nantes suffer a bitter defeat in their first final Sun, 27 May 2018 20:12:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030861 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030861 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030852/Narcisse+ends+his+international+career+victorious%3b+Gensheimer+takes+top+scorer+spot 3/4 PLACEMENT MATCH REVIEW: Paris take third position at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 after a hard-earned 29:28 victory against Vardar Sun, 27 May 2018 17:34:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030852 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030852 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030850/%e2%80%9cThe+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+made+huge+steps+ahead%e2%80%9d NEWS: Huge praise for the ninth edition of the event at the closing press conference Sun, 27 May 2018 15:50:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030850 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030850 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030818/Landmark+half-billion-euro+deal+ushers+in+new+era+for+European+handball The European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing GmbH have signed a major new deal with Infront and Perform Group signalling the start of a long-term partnership that is set to transform the sport. Sun, 27 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030818 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030818 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030843/%e2%80%9cThere%e2%80%99s+a+lot+of+parallels+in+music+and+sports%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: The title-deciding day at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 will feature a performance from American blues rock band Welshly Arms Sun, 27 May 2018 12:50:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030843 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030843 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030836/Canayer%e2%80%99s+second+trophy+or+the+crown+for+the+%e2%80%98Cinderellas%e2%80%99 FINAL PREVIEW: Two French FINAL4 debutants – Nantes and Montpellier – will clash to decide the 25th EHF Champions League title Sun, 27 May 2018 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030836 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030836 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030840/Ticket+sales+for+2019+starts NEWS: The start of the ticket sales for the 2019 edition met with enourmous interest again. Sun, 27 May 2018 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030840 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030840 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030834/Raul+Gonzalez+faces+his+future+club+in+his+last+match+as+Vardar+coach 3/4 PLACEMENT MATCH PREVIEW: On Sunday, the 2017 finalists will play earlier than expected, in a farewell match for many players and both coaches Sun, 27 May 2018 08:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030834 27.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030834 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030823/Montpellier+set+up+final+of+the+underdogs SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: The curse of the defending champions at the FINAL4 in Cologne is extended, as Vardar lose a thriller against the French side by one goal Sat, 26 May 2018 20:17:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030823 26.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030823 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030819/Lazarov+steers+Nantes+to+first+final+and+claims+top+scorer+throne SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: The underdogs from HBC Nantes beat PSG 32:28 to make their final dream come true Sat, 26 May 2018 17:28:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030819 26.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030819 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030815/Competence+and+knowledge+transfer+from+science+to+practice NEWS: 19 new European Handball Managers have received their certificates in Cologne Sat, 26 May 2018 13:44:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030815 26.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030815 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030775/iBall+ready+for+a+debut+at+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS REPORT: A big stage premiere in handball awaits the iBall as a new chapter of storytelling will be written in Cologne. Sat, 26 May 2018 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030775 26.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030775 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030717/Vardar+hope+to+end+champions%27+curse+in+Cologne SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: The Macedonian side can become the only team ever to successfully defend their title at the VELUX EHF FINAL4, but they first have to get past former champions Montpellier Fri, 25 May 2018 23:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030717 25.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030717 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030716/All-French+fireworks+to+open+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: Nantes aim to continue their fairy tale when they take on PSG, who are looking to reach their second straight final, in the opening match in Cologne Fri, 25 May 2018 23:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030716 25.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030716 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030807/Opening+party+lights+up+the+final+weekend FEATURE: FINAL4 teams held a meet and greet with hundreds of fans at the Opening party in front of LANXESS Arena. Fri, 25 May 2018 22:18:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030807 25.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030807 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030804/Two+half-times+in+the+players%27+sanctuary FEATURE: The new behind-the-scenes show had a successful premiere on the VELUX EHF FINAL4 eve. Fri, 25 May 2018 21:30:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030804 25.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030804 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030803/Handball+meets+business%2c+while+Seven-metre+Bonanza+wins+Hackathon NEWS REPORT: The European Handball Talks: Brand and Technology were held in Cologne on Friday, with key speakers discussing marketing strategies and the continued development of handball’s global appeal. Meanwhile the first European Handball Hackdays event saw the creation of three sophisticated applications. Fri, 25 May 2018 20:23:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030803 25.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030803 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030800/Sunny+start+of+a+hot+weekend+in+a+relaxed+mood NEWS: More than 100 journalists and 30 TV crews meet the players at the media call of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Fri, 25 May 2018 19:03:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030800 25.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030800 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030788/Seven+new+names+blow+fresh+wind+in+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+2017%2f18+All-star+Team NEWS REPORT: Only three players have kept their position from last year as the 10 best performers from the current season have been revealed at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Fri, 25 May 2018 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030788 25.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030788 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030786/Boarding+complete+in+the+team+hotel NEWS: All four participants of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 have arrived in Cologne Thu, 24 May 2018 22:33:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030786 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030786 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030785/Klein%2c+Nielsen%2c+Gerard+and+Stoilov+star+in+the+Locker+Room+Show NEWS REPORT: On Friday at 18:00, Dominik Klein, Jesper Nielsen, Vincent Gerard and Stojanche Stoilov will join ehfTV.com commentator Tom O’Brannagain for the FINAL4 Locker Room Show Thu, 24 May 2018 17:05:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030785 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030785 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030784/European+Handball+Talks+to+be+streamed+live NEWS REPORT: The European Handball Talks sports business event will be streamed live on ehfTV.com and Facebook Thu, 24 May 2018 16:22:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030784 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030784 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030780/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+Cashback+Program%3a+numerous+highlights+for+handball+fans NEWS REPORT: This year, the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Cashback Program will once more provide numerous highlights for handball fans. Thu, 24 May 2018 16:15:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030780 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030780 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030782/Adama+Keita%3a+from+France%e2%80%99s+third+division+to+Cologne FEATURE: At the start of this season, PSG’s 20-year-old left wing could not have dreamed he was going to be on court at the FINAL4, but he has grabbed the opportunity with both hands Thu, 24 May 2018 15:24:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030782 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030782 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030779/Cupic%3a+We+aim+to+go+our+separate+ways+as+winners FEATURE: Vardar’s Croatian wing Ivan Cupic could win his third Champions League trophy in a row on Sunday – but his focus is on helping the team defend their title before many players and coach Gonzalez depart Thu, 24 May 2018 14:31:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030779 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030779 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030778/Tickets+for+the+2019+edition+go+on+sale NEWS REPORT: Fans present at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 will get the first chance to book their places also at the anniversary 10th edition next year. The online ticket sales will follow on Monday. Thu, 24 May 2018 13:26:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030778 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030778 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030777/Cologne+awaits+start+of+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 The handball world will descend on the German city of Cologne this weekend (26/27 May 2018) as top-class sport meets spectacular entertainment, technology and sports business for the culmination of the European club season at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Thu, 24 May 2018 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030777 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030777 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030776/Where+to+follow+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4%3f NEWS REPORT: Fans who can't get to Cologne this weekend will be able to follow the VELUX EHF Champions League's marquee event through the brand new official app as well as EHF's numerous social media channels Thu, 24 May 2018 12:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030776 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030776 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030774/12+questions+to+get+you+ready+for+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 QUIZ: So you think you are a FINAL4 expert? Well, prove it by taking this test. How many correct answers do you get? Thu, 24 May 2018 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030774 24.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030774 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030773/%22We+have+some+thrilling+moments+ahead+of+us%22 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: The only German players at the VELUX EHF FINAL4, Nantes’ Dominik Klein and PSG’s Uwe Gensheimer, will face each other in the semi-final on Saturday Wed, 23 May 2018 18:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030773 23.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030773 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030772/Third+try+to+win+a+record+fourth+title 25 YEARS OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: If Paris Saint-Germain win the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on Sunday, one player will add another stunning chapter to the history books of Europe’s top-flight competition Wed, 23 May 2018 15:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030772 23.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030772 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030770/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+thrills+global+TV+audience NEWS REPORT: When Europe's four best teams take to the court in Cologne this weekend, millions of handball fans worldwide will follow the action live on TV - and many of them in UHD for the first time Wed, 23 May 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030770 23.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030770 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030764/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+teams+under+the+microscope FEATURE: The season's highlight in Cologne is approaching fast and for the first time three clubs from the same country, alongside title holders Vardar, will battle it out for the most coveted trophy in European club handball Wed, 23 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030764 23.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030764 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030765/How+handball+makes+children%27s+dreams+come+true Handball's premier club competition brings hearts and minds together for children so that the young generations are able to help themselves and make the world a better place. Every handball fan can support this during the VELUX EHF FINAL4 and win a unique memory. Wed, 23 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030765 23.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030765 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030768/Most+beautiful+of+games BLOG: Ahead of the season's climax in Cologne, ehfTV commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin compares handball with the "most beautiful of theories" Tue, 22 May 2018 16:56:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030768 22.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030768 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030763/Nantes%27+giant+living+childhood+dream+at+FINAL4 FEATURE: Line player Nicolas Tournat and his team were hoping for the quarter-finals this season but now they find themselves at the summit of Europe's club handball Tue, 22 May 2018 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030763 22.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030763 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030762/Kavticnik+fulfilling+FINAL4+promise FEATURE: Ever since Vid Kavticnik joined Montpellier in 2009, the Slovenian right back has been trying to lead the French side to Cologne. And though he has finally succeeded, his mission has not been completed yet Mon, 21 May 2018 16:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030762 21.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030762 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030749/Feel+like+a+royal+at+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2018 NEWS: Upgrade your ticket and experience the final weekend of the VELUX EHF Champions League like never before in the new VIP Fan Box Mon, 21 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030749 21.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030749 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030740/%22We+only+feel+happiness%2c+no+pressure%22 INTERVIEW: Vardar's outgoing coach, Raul Gonzalez, does not think about defending the title or setting a record at the VELUX EHF FINAL4, only about semi-final opponents Montpellier Sun, 20 May 2018 17:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030740 20.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030740 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030730/Journey+to+stardom+placed+in+the+centre+of+the+opening+shows NEWS REPORT: Fans will have instrumental role at the spectacular opening shows in the LANXESS arena if they download the VELUX EHF FINAL4 App and take their seats 15 minutes before throw-offs Fri, 18 May 2018 12:39:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030730 18.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030730 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030722/Sterbik+and+Omeyer+fight+for+fifth+trophies FACTS AND FIGURES: The Vardar and PSG goalkeepers top the ranking of multiple EHF Champions League winners on court at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 in Cologne Fri, 18 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030722 18.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030722 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030728/Programme+announced+for+European+Handball+Talks NEWS: Speakers and programme for the sports business event, European Handball Talks, taking place in Cologne on Friday, 25 May 2018 ahead of the start of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 have been confirmed Thu, 17 May 2018 16:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030728 17.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030728 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030727/%22Making+it+to+the+FINAL4+with+Nantes+is+incredible%22 FEATURE: The French side might be debutants at the VELUX EHF FINAL4, their right back Eduardo Gurbindo makes the trip to Cologne for the fourth time - but he is still as ambitious as ever Thu, 17 May 2018 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030727 17.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030727 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030720/%22Cologne+is+either+a+dream+or+a+nightmare%22 FEATURE: Right back Nédim Rémili is looking forward to PSG's third straight participation in the VELUX EHF FINAL4, saying his team learned from last year's disappointment Wed, 16 May 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030720 16.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030720 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030649/Gorenje+provides+chance+for+fans+to+present+the+medals+to+their+favourite+teams Lucky fans can share the spotlight at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 awarding ceremony. Tue, 08 May 2018 16:40:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030649 08.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030649 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030645/Family+matters+at+EHF+FINAL4+events FEATURE: For the first time two members of a couple each play at an EHF FINAL4 event: Camille Ayglon-Saurina with CSM in Budapest this weekend and Guillaume Saurina with Nantes in Cologne Tue, 08 May 2018 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030645 08.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030645 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030641/Final+game+to+be+broadcast+also+on+TFX NEWS REPORT: French TV fans will have a wide variety of options where to follow the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Mon, 07 May 2018 18:26:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030641 07.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030641 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030639/Raluy+and+Sabroso+to+officiate+final+at+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS REPORT: All EHF officials for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 have been confirmed Mon, 07 May 2018 15:19:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030639 07.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030639 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030914/G%c3%b6rbicz+and+R%c3%a9mili+earn+April%27s+Player+of+the+Month+awards NEWS REPORT: Two players who had a massive impact on their respective teams qualifying for the EHF FINAL4 have been voted best players of last month: Nédim Rémili (PSG) and Anita Görbicz (Györ) Mon, 07 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030914 07.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030914 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030629/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4%3a+Media+accreditation+deadline+extended Media representatives wanting to cover the VELUX EHF FINAL4 have until Monday, 7 May 2018 at 12:00 hrs to apply Fri, 04 May 2018 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030629 04.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030629 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030609/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4%3a+Remaining+tickets+to+be+released+3+May EHF Marketing GmbH has confirmed that all remaining VELUX EHF FINAL4 tickets are to go on sale from Thursday, 3 May 2018 at 10:00 hrs Thu, 03 May 2018 09:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030609 03.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030609 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030619/All-French+tie+to+open+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS REPORT: PSG will take on Nantes in the first semi-final, followed by defending champions Vardar playing Montpellier on the opening day of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on May 26 Wed, 02 May 2018 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030619 02.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030619 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030611/EHF%2c+SELECT+%26+KINEXON+bring+iBall+and+ball+tracking+to+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 The European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing will bring a technological premiere to the world of indoor sports at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 in Cologne on 26/27 May 2018 Wed, 02 May 2018 13:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030611 02.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030611 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030613/Cologne+ready+for+ninth+edition+of+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 The draw for the semi-final matches at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 has been completed; Europe's top teams learned their semi-final fate and a whole host of new developments were announced Wed, 02 May 2018 13:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030613 02.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030613 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030607/New+official+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+app+launches Download the official VELUX EHF FINAL4 app to win exclusive prizes, play your own part in the event and follow all the action on and around the court live Wed, 02 May 2018 13:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030607 02.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030607 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030616/Two+debutants+among+a+French+armada FACTS & FIGURES: All the numbers you need before the VELUX EHF FINAL4 draw in Cologne on Wednesday Wed, 02 May 2018 10:45:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030616 02.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030616 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030605/Get+your+official+merchandise+now Buy the new official VELUX EHF FINAL4 merchandise range online ahead of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne. Wed, 02 May 2018 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030605 02.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030605 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030593/Two+finalists+and+two+newcomers+in+the+FINAL4+draw+pot DRAW PREVIEW: The VELUX EHF FINAL4 Draw will take place on Wednesday noon in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cologne Wed, 02 May 2018 06:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030593 02.05.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030593 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030591/Milestones+and+farewells+before+Cologne TALKING POINTS: The VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals are now behind us and, before we turn our attention to the FINAL4 in Cologne, there are some interesting discussion points after the last weekend of action Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:54:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030591 30.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030591 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030586/Montpellier%e2%80%99s+big+win+makes+it+three+French+sides+in+Cologne QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: French side dominate from start to finish against Flensburg to book a spot in the VELUX EHF FINAL4 for the first time Sun, 29 Apr 2018 21:38:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030586 29.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030586 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030583/Hello+Cologne%3a+Vardar+do+it+again QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A thrilling aggregate draw against THW Kiel secures title holders Vardar their second ticket to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 20:15:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030583 29.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030583 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030584/Nantes+fight+off+Skjern+comeback+to+make+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+debut QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: HBC Nantes overcame an impressive comeback from Skjern Handbold in the second leg of their quarter-final and are ready for their first VELUX EHF FINAL4. Sun, 29 Apr 2018 19:13:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030584 29.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030584 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030581/Second+win+against+Kielce+earns+PSG+ticket+to+Cologne QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: PSG finish the job started with a six-goal win in the first leg, recording a home victory in the second-leg quarter-final to secure their third straight participation at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 20:30:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030581 28.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030581 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030578/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+berths+still+up+for+grabs QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: Can French trio Nantes, PSG and Montpellier make history? And will Vardar remain on course for the defence of their title? Nothing has been decided yet on the road to Cologne Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030578 27.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030578 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030575/Nielsen+ready+to+step+into+the+spotlight FEATURE: After an injury to fellow line player Luka Karabatic in PSG’s first-leg quarter-final against Kielce, Jesper Nielsen has more responsibility in the return clash Thu, 26 Apr 2018 17:02:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030575 26.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030575 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030572/Truchanovicius+on+brink+of+EHF+FINAL4+history FEATURE: If Montpellier get past Flensburg-Handewitt in the quarter-final, the left back will become the first ever player from Lithuania to make it to the event in Cologne Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030572 26.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030572 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030571/Guillotine+to+fall+on+three+teams BLOG: It looks like the French revolution is in full flow but it's never over until it's over, ehfTV commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin warns before the last Match of the Week in the 2017/18 season. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:12:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030571 25.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030571 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030569/From+%27Zebra%27+to+%27Warrior%27%3a+Is+a+Brazilian+giant+the+secret+ingredient+for+Vardar%3f FEATURE: Playing against his former team, Rogerio Moraes was one of Vardar's most dangerous offensive weapons in their first-leg quarter-final victory over Kiel in Germany Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:32:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030569 25.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030569 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030566/Noon+draw+at+a+familiar+place NEWS REPORT: The VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 Draw will be hosted by the long-term official team hotel Radisson BLU in Cologne Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030566 24.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030566 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030565/Olsson%3a+%22We+can+still+reach+the+EHF+FINAL4%22 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: The top scorer of Skjern Håndbold is confident that the Danish side can make up a six-goal deficit against Nantes from the first quarter-final leg Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030565 24.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030565 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030563/Things+we+know+with+the+FINAL4+looming TALKING POINTS: The first leg of the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final provided us with a lot of drama as the race to Cologne for the eight remaining teams has now been reduced to one match Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030563 23.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030563 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030560/All+to+play+for+in+Match+of+the+Week+between+Montpellier+and+Flensburg NEWS REPORT: The VELUX EHF Champions League’s final headline match before Cologne takes place in Montpellier’s Sud de France Arena Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:53:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030560 23.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030560 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030554/Maqueda+scores+late+winner%3b+Nantes+dominate QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: THW Kiel give up a two-goal lead against Vardar and HBC Nantes remain unbeaten at home in this season's VELUX EHF Champions League Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:11:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030554 22.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030554 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030551/Paris+Saint-Germain+steal+march+on+Kielce+in+quarter-final+drama QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A superb first half set Paris Saint-Germain up with a solid advantage over PGE Vive Kielce in the first leg of the VELUX EHF Champions League quarter-finals Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:54:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030551 21.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030551 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030536/All-star+Team+nominees+profiles+-+part+2 OVERVIEW: Profiles of the nominees for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2017/18 All-star Team in the categories: right backs, right wings, defenders, young players, coaches Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:54:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030536 21.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030536 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030537/All-star+Team+nominees+profiles+-+part+1 OVERVIEW: Profiles of the nominees for the VELUX EHF Champions League 2017/18 All-star Team in the categories: goalkeepers, left wings, left backs, centre backs, line players Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:50:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030537 21.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030537 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030550/Jurecki%3a+%22I+belong+to+the+players+who+don%27t+have+to+end+at+35%22 INTERVIEW: On the eve of ehfTV.com Match of the Week against PSG, the PGE Vive Kielce captain explains to ehfCL.com why he will continue his career at Flensburg-Handewitt in 2019 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030550 20.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030550 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030549/Kim+Ekdahl+du+Rietz+to+join+PSG+next+season NEWS REPORT: The Swedish player came out of retirement two months ago to play for Rhein-Neckar Löwen again, but will move on to the French powerhouse Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030549 20.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030549 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030545/Players+from+16+clubs+and+15+countries+vie+for+fans%e2%80%99+support+in+the+new+All-star+team+vote NEWS REPORT: The sixth edition of the All-star team has been launched with only five awardees of the previous season on the short-list Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:47:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030545 20.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030545 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030542/Wiencek%3a+The+humble+leader+of+the+Zebra+pack FEATURE: THW Kiel line player Patrick Wiencek is currently in the form of his life – and hopes for a wall of fans in white for the home quarter-final against Vardar on Sunday Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:54:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030542 19.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030542 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030531/Klein+hopes+for+farewell+tour+to+end+in+a+city+on+the+river+Rhine INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Nantes left wing Dominik Klein dreams of booking his seventh ticket for the VELUX EHF FINAL4, but is aware of the Danish hurdle, Skjern Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030531 19.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030531 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030532/Europe+talks+handball+business NEWS: Taking place on the fringes of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne, the ‘European Handball Talks’ on Friday, 25 May 2018 will bring marketing and sports tech experts together for a unique business event Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:57:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030532 19.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030532 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030527/Former+title-winning+coaches+clash+in+MOTW QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: The first-leg quarter-finals see Kielce host PSG for the Match of the Week, defending champions Vardar travel to Kiel, and surprise packages Nantes and Skjern meet in an historic battle Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030527 19.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030527 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030538/Montpellier+eye+first+trip+to+Cologne+after+draw+in+Germany QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: Montpellier HB have a good chance to reach their first VELUX EHF FINAL4 after claiming a draw in Flensburg on Wednesday evening Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:40:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030538 18.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030538 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030534/European+Handball+HackDays+focus+on+future+of+match+data+visualisation+and+usage NEWS: EHF Marketing GmbH is organising a hackathon during the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne to explore new ways for the use and visualisation of match data Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030534 18.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030534 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030529/Last+batch+of+FINAL4+tickets+before+quarter-finals+available NEWS REPORT: Some fast-acting fans can claim a few tickets from the last batch before the quarter-finals Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:55:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030529 18.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030529 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030518/Flensburg+want+to+deny+Montpellier+first+ticket+to+Cologne QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: Two former champions clash in Germany on Wednesday to throw off the last phase of the Champions League before next month's VELUX EHF FINAL4 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030518 17.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030518 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030510/Vardar+shift+focus+to+Kiel+after+winning+SEHA+title FEATURE: The defending champions from Skopje are high on confidence ahead of the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final after winning the SEHA League for a second year in a row last weekend Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030510 16.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030510 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030501/Entertainment+team+for+FINAL4+takes+shape NEWS REPORT: The entertainment team for the big show in Cologne confirmed. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:26:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030501 13.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030501 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030494/Four+Champions+League+teams+eye+SEHA+title NEWS REPORT: Vardar, Meshkov Brest, Zagreb and Celje face off in the Final 4 of the SEHA League on Friday and Sunday, promising a fitting showdown Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030494 12.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030494 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030486/Daniel+Narcisse+to+wave+goodbye+to+handball+in+June NEWS REPORT: The World Handball Player of the Year 2012 has announced the end of his glorious career, a year after he already retired from his international duties with the French national team Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030486 10.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030486 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030485/Russian+debutant+and+Serbian+penalty-killer+on+top FEATURE: Lada's Daria Dmitrieva and Skjern's Tibor Ivanisevic, both for the first time, have been chosen EHF Players of the Month in March Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030485 10.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030485 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030455/Quarter-finals+open+in+Flensburg%2c+Kielce+hosts+Match+of+the+Week NEWS REPORT: The VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals begin in two weeks and the schedule for all eight matches has been confirmed Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:12:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030455 04.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030455 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030450/Two+debutants%2c+a+new+goal+record+and+a+semi-final+repeat FACTS AND FIGURES: Five different nations and five former winners have made it into the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals. Here are the most important stats after the Last 16 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030450 03.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030450 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030445/History+to+be+written+in+the+quarter-finals TALKING POINTS: Only eight teams remain in the VELUX EHF Champions League after the Last 16 came to an end. Before turning the page to the battles of reaching the FINAL4, there are historic points worth mentioning. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:21:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030445 02.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030445 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030442/Debutants+Nantes%2c+Kielce+and+Kiel+make+it+to+the+quarter-finals LAST 16 REVIEW: Despite two sides do not winning their respective Last 16 Leg 2 matches against Brest and Szeged, the French and German sides make it to the next stage while Kielce take another win and a spot in the quarter-finals Sun, 01 Apr 2018 20:00:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030442 01.04.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030442 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030440/Skjern+make+history%2c+Montpellier+end+Barcelona%e2%80%99s+FINAL4+dream LAST 16 REVIEW: Skjern eliminate mighty Veszprém against all odds, while Montpellier protect their first-leg lead for two of the biggest upsets of the VELUX EHF Champions League season Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:09:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030440 31.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030440 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030435/Red+alert+for+Hungarian+hopes LAST 16 PREVIEW: Veszprém and Szeged take the burden of seven-goal deficits into their home matches in the second leg, while Nantes, Kiel and Kielce have a perfect base to proceed Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:45:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030435 30.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030435 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030434/Banhidi%3a+%e2%80%9cIn+today%e2%80%99s+handball%2c+anything+is+possible%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Bence Banhidi has developed into one of the world’s best line players since joining Szeged, and now hopes his team can turn the tables against Kiel to claim the quarter-final berth Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030434 30.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030434 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030431/Hannah+goes+on+a+handball+journey NEWS: British host and presenter Hannah Jackson will be one of the faces of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 and sets out now to get to know the best of Europe's premier club competition Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:34:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030431 29.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030431 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030432/Mem+aims+to+crown+confirmation+season+with+quarter-final+berth FEATURE: 20-year-old Dika Mem has taken significant responsibility for both FC Barcelona and France this season, and hopes to top it off by proceeding as far along the road to Cologne as possible Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:07:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030432 29.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030432 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030430/Flensburg+easily+cruise+through+to+the+quarter-finals LAST 16 REVIEW: After German side SG Flensburg-Handewitt won the first leg in Kristianstad, they left no doubt on home ground against the Swedish champions Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:46:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030430 28.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030430 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030429/Egg-ceptional+hard-boiled+Skjern+hatch+a+plan+to+scramble+Veszprem+this+Easter BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin warns Skjern might need to invoke the spirit of the legendary knight Holger Danske ahead of the MOTW in Veszprem in order to reach the quarter-finals. Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:03:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030429 28.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030429 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030426/Playing+times+confirmed+for+both+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+and+Women%e2%80%99s+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS REPORT: On both days in Budapest and Cologne the matches start at 15:15 and 18:00 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:30:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030426 28.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030426 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030425/Wanne%3a+%22No+thoughts+about+quarter-finals+or+Cologne+yet%22 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Flensburg's left wing talks about facing fellow Swedes in the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16, the hope of getting to Cologne again, and the stress of watching a particular goal Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030425 28.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030425 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030424/Dumoulin+and+Nantes+eager+to+carry+on+European+journey FEATURE: In only their second VELUX EHF Champions League season, the French side are on the brink of advancing to the quarter-finals, giving goalkeeper Cyril Dumoulin "a huge sense of pride." Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030424 27.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030424 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030422/All+Swedes+or+four+Swedes%3f MID-WEEK PREVIEW: Flensburg enter the second leg against Kristianstad as the favourites to book the first VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final ticket Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030422 27.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030422 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030419/Welshly+Arms+to+rock+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS REPORT: US band Welshly Arms announced as this year’s show act for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 in Cologne’s LANXESS arena Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030419 26.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030419 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030420/Underdogs+bark+loudly+in+the+Last+16 TALKING POINTS: The knock-out stage of the VELUX EHF Champions League has begun, with plenty of room for interesting results in the first encounters. The underdogs headline the talking points this week Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:20:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030420 26.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030420 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030417/Match+of+the+Week+moves+to+Veszprem+for+the+second+Last+16+leg NEWS REPORT: Skjern’s surprising win in the first leg left no question about what might be the most exciting game in the second leg. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:57:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030417 26.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030417 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030410/Montpellier+beat+Barcelona+but+Veszpr%c3%a9m+under+pressure LAST 16 REVIEW: Montpellier recovered from a shaky start to win the MOTW against Barcelona, while Skjern dominated Telekom Veszprém Sun, 25 Mar 2018 20:31:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030410 25.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030410 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030406/Nantes%2c+Flensburg%2c+Kielce+close+in+on+quarter-finals LAST 16 REVIEW: The trio from France, Germany and Poland had three clear victories in the first leg and are now favourites to book a VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final ticket next week Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030406 24.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030406 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030403/IFK+Kristianstad%27s+triumph+for+the+whole+town FEATURE: Three weeks after making it to the knockout phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League for the first time, captain Olafur Gudmundsson and the Swedish fans look forward to the Last 16 clash with Flensburg Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030403 23.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030403 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030401/Montpellier+want+to+spoil+a+giant%27s+party+again LAST 16 PREVIEW: The French side take on Barcelona in the ehfTV.com Match of the Week as the five remaining first-leg games will be played this weekend Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030401 23.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030401 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030394/Valentin+Porte+eyes+another+Last+16+triumph FEATURE: The Montpellier right back is looking forward to Sunday's ehfTV.com Match of the Week when the French side hosts Barcelona Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030394 22.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030394 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030391/Szmal%3a+%22Results+prove+that+Kielce+are+getting+better+and+better%22 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: In what is likely his farewell season, Kielce goalkeeper Slawomir Szmal is as ambitious as ever, while the Polish side prepare to take on Rhein-Neckar Löwen in the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030391 22.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030391 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030385/Strong+second+half+brings+Kiel+close+to+quarter-final LAST 16 REVIEW: In the opening knockout match, outstanding performances by Niklas Landin and Marko Vujin helped the German side to a seven-goal win in the first leg against Szeged Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030385 21.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030385 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030382/%22We+can+lose+in+Nantes%2c+but+not+in+Brest%22 FEATURE: Meshkov goalkeeper Ivan Pesic believes his team can open the door to the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals by getting a good result at home against Nantes on Saturday Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030382 21.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030382 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030379/Taking+handball+to+the+next+level MEDIA RELEASE: As the Last 16 phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League throws off across Europe, EHF Marketing GmbH takes a look at the developments so far this season Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:52:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030379 21.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030379 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030378/Penalty-killer+Ivanisevic+looking+forward+to+Veszpr%c3%a9m+clash FEATURE: A few weeks after he saved seven penalties in one half, the Skjern Håndbold goalkeeper is ready for the Danish team's first Last 16 appearance in 14 years Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030378 20.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030378 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030377/Kiel+want+to+maintain+perfect+Last+16+record MID-WEEK PREVIEW: THW face Szeged in the knockout stage of the VELUX EHF Champions League for the third time since 2015, with the German side advancing on both previous occasions Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030377 20.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030377 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030354/17+goals+in+one+game%3a+Chuchi%27s+record+still+stands 25 YEARS OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: In November 2009, left wing Jesus 'Chuchi' Martinez scored 17 times for Valladolid against PAOK (37:27), a true masterpiece that is still unmatched more than eight years later Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030354 15.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030354 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030358/PSG+maintain+power+ranking+pole+position NEWS REPORT: With the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 just one week away, journalists across Europe ranked the top clubs based on current form Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:57:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030358 14.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030358 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030349/Media+accreditation+for+three+top+club+events+of+the+season+starts NEWS REPORT: All media professionals can submit their accreditation requests for the VELUX EHF FINAL4, Women’s EHF FINAL4 and Ottostadt Magdeburg EHF Cup Finals. Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:18:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030349 13.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030349 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030344/EHF+President%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+treat+everyone+in+the+same+way%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Following the issues surrounding the scheduling of the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16, the EHF President Michael Wiederer sets out the federation’s position and explains the reasons behind the fixture clash Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:38:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030344 13.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030344 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030331/Match+of+the+Week+heads+for+the+south+of+France NEWS REPORT: Montpellier’s Last 16 first leg clash with Barcelona chosen as the headline match as playing times are set for the VELUX EHF Champions League’s first knockout stage Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:38:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030331 09.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030331 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030329/Consistency+earns+Ungureanu+and+Schmid+February+awards FEATURE: Paula Ungureanu and Andy Schmid won the EHF Player of the Month awards in February, decided by a panel of international journalists Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:06:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030329 09.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030329 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030319/One+debutant%2c+eight+nations+and+9%2c911+goals FACTS AND FIGURES: Here are the most fascinating numbers from the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:42:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030319 06.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030319 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030316/Waiting+list+-+new+chance+to+claim+a+seat+in+Cologne NEWS REPORT: Fans eager to purchase the tickets for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 can increase their chances by submitting their request in the waiting list Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:10:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030316 06.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030316 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030312/A+fitting+farewell+to+the+group+phase TALKING POINTS: The final group matches in the VELUX EHF Champions League last weekend have left us with enough hot topics to reflect on before our eyes turn to the Last 16 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030312 05.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030312 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030309/Kiel+avoid+an+all-German+Last16%2c+PSG+extend+their+home+series GROUP B REVIEW: THW turn an intermediate seven-goals deficit into a draw at Paris to finish fourth, while Flensburg secure the third position. Sun, 04 Mar 2018 19:55:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030309 04.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030309 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030308/Full-blown+dramatic+finish+sees+Kristianstad+proceed GROUP A REVIEW: IFK Kristianstad sealed the last qualifying berth in Group A, after their away win against Zagreb, 27:24 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 19:30:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030308 04.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030308 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030307/Skjern+cruise+past+Motor+to+set+up+Last+16+clash+against+Veszprem%2c+Montpellier+spoil+the+party+for+Leon KNOUCKOUT REVIEW: Inspiring performance from Tibor Ivanisevic in the Match of the Week earns Skjern place in the last 16 after fourteen years Sun, 04 Mar 2018 18:20:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030307 04.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030307 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030302/Vardar+win+group+after+stalemate+between+L%c3%b6wen+and+Nantes GROUP A REVIEW: Nantes needed a miracle to win the group, as their fate was out of their hands, but their 30:30 draw against Löwen means it will be title holders Vardar who proceed straight to the quarter-finals Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:43:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030302 03.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030302 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030301/Kielce+pile+pressure+on+Kiel%2c+Veszpr%c3%a9m+secure+second+place GROUP B REVIEW: Hungarian champions had a fight on their hands against Celje behind, while the 2016 Champions League winners cruised past Brest Sat, 03 Mar 2018 18:48:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030301 03.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030301 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030296/Montpellier+aim+to+build+on+the+first-leg+advantage%2c+Skjern+count+on+dominant+home+form ELIMINATION ROUND C+D PREVIEW: Montpellier hope to spoil the milestone that is Ademar Leon’s 200th European cup match, while Skjern need another powerful home performance against Motor to overcome the two-goal deficit Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:18:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030296 02.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030296 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030293/Race+for+the+Last+16+-+what+happens+if%3f GROUP A/B PREVIEW: With the final round of group phase matches on the horizon, it is time to look at which teams can finish where in Groups A and B Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:31:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030293 02.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030293 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030295/Experts+make+bold+predictions+for+group+finale FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Ahead of the final VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase matches, EHF journalists Björn Pazen and Adrian Costeiu discuss how the groups will pan out Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:26:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030295 02.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030295 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030294/Ekdahl+du+Rietz+makes+surprise+return+to+Rhein-Neckar+L%c3%b6wen NEWS REPORT: After retiring from professional handball last season, Kim Ekdahl du Rietz is back to help the German champions Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:28:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030294 02.03.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030294 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030283/Skjern+hosts+group+phase%e2%80%99s+final+Match+of+the+Week NEWS REPORT: Match of the Week heads for Denmark for the elimination round clash between Skjern Handbold and HC Motor Zaporozhye Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:00:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030283 27.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030283 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030282/Young+Richardson+shining+at+the+right+time+for+Montpellier INTERVIEW: Melvyn Richardson made the most of his chance for Montpellier against Leon in a match which has shown he is ready for the big time Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:03:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030282 27.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030282 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030279/Talking+points+before+a+crucial+last+round TALKING POINTS: The end of the group stage of the VELUX EHF Champions League is close, but the competition is still full of surprises. This week we discuss unexpected wins, the battle for group ranking and the C+D play-offs Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:38:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030279 26.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030279 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030277/Nantes+keep+battle+for+top+spot+open%2c+L%c3%b6wen+put+Plock+under+pressure GROUP A REVIEW: Vardar fail to lock up the No. 1 position in the group and book a place in the quarter-finals after a narrow defeat in France, while the Lions snatch a 32:27 victory that means Plock must win against Vardar in the last round if they hope to reach the Last 16 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030277 25.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030277 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030276/Flensburg%e2%80%99s+buzzer+beater+keeps+race+open GROUP B REVIEW: As Flensburg take a last-second draw against Veszprém in the Match of the Week, both sides remain equal in second position on the table Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:19:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030276 25.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030276 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030271/Brest+book+Last+16+ticket%2c+Kielce+break+Kiel%e2%80%99s+winning+streak GROUP B REVIEW: Meshkov end Paris’ series of victories, Kielce take the points in Kiel and Aalborg remain with a winless record away Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:17:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030271 24.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030271 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030270/Motor+earn+unexpected+win%2c+Montpellier+return+to+winning+form ELIMINATION ROUND C+D REVIEW: Motor lead by up to six, but are forced to settle for a two-goal win against Skjern in the first leg of their play-off duel, while Montpellier have little trouble defeating Leon by four Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:33:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030270 24.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030270 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030269/Barcelona+edge+closer+to+second+place%2c+Szeged+claim+late+win GROUP A REVIEW: The Spanish side had two 6:1 runs in each half to secure a 26:21 win over Kristianstad, while the Hungarian team came back against Zagreb from a four-goal deficit at half-time Sat, 24 Feb 2018 18:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030269 24.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030269 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030264/Vardar+can+seal+top+spot%2c+six+teams+fight+for+two+places GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Celje and Aalborg can eliminate each other in the direct duel, while Vranjes returns to Flensburg Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:28:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030264 23.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030264 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030263/Moin+Moin%2c+Maik+Machulla BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O'Brannagain writes about the reunion of the former Flensburg coaching duo in the upcoming Match of the Week. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:57:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030263 22.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030263 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030261/Simonet+brothers+battle+for+Last+16+ticket FEATURE: Argentinian brothers Diego and Sebastian Simonet will face each other when Leon and Montpellier meet in the Elimination Round C+D play-offs Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:03:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030261 22.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030261 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030258/Kickstart+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+weekend+at+the+big+opening+party NEWS REPORT: Fans can already buy the tickets for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Opening Party Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:24:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030258 21.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030258 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030251/Record-breaking+year+for+home+of+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS REPORT: More than 2.1 million people attended events at the LANXESS arena in Cologne last year, underlining its global role as a top multi-purpose event location Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030251 20.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030251 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030250/Key+topics+as+group+phase+battle+intensifies TALKING POINTS: With the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase approaching its completion after last week's Round 12, lines are getting clearer Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030250 19.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030250 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030249/ehfTV+relaunches+ahead+of+the+season%e2%80%99s+crunch+time NEWS REPORT: Handball streaming platform enters the new season with a new facelift and a rich offer of top class matches. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:33:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030249 19.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030249 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030242/Landin%27s+saves+help+Kiel+to+important+fifth+straight+win GROUP B REVIEW: After winning 27:20 at Aalborg, THW are level with Flensburg and Veszprém in the table, boosting their chances to finish second Sun, 18 Feb 2018 19:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030242 18.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030242 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030243/Szeged+comeback+falls+short+against+Vardar%2c+L%c3%b6wen+recover+confidence GROUP A REVIEW: Vardar tough out a victory against Szeged that brings them closer to winning the group, while the Lions end their five-game winless streak, versus Kristianstad Sun, 18 Feb 2018 19:16:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030243 18.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030243 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030240/Zagreb+keep+hopes+alive%2c+Barcelona+stage+incredible+comeback GROUP A REVIEW: The Match of the Week does not disappoint, as HC Prvo plinarsko drustvo Zagreb win their second game of the season, 23:22, breaking HBC Nantes seven-match run of victories Sat, 17 Feb 2018 22:05:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030240 17.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030240 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030239/PSG+ease+into+quarter-finals+while+Kielce+book+Last+16+ticket GROUP B REVIEW: The French leaders secure top spot in the group by taking revenge against Flensburg, while the 2016 champions are through to the next round with a big win over Celje Sat, 17 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030239 17.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030239 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030235/%e2%80%9cOur+Last+16+fate+depends+on+this+match%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Damir Bicanic knows how big a task defeating Nantes is, but is not shirking the challenge Zagreb face in Saturday’s Match of the Week Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:05:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030235 16.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030235 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030229/PSG+on+the+verge+of+group+victory GROUPS A/B PREVIEW: Excitement at both ends of Groups A and B as PSG could tie up top spot in Group B, while Szeged and Kielce can book their Last 16 tickets Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:58:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030229 15.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030229 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030227/Boosted+by+EHF+EURO+silver%2c+Ekberg+eyes+more+success+with+Kiel INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: The Swedish right wing talks exclusively to ehfCL.com about silverware, self-assurance and stability prior to THW Kiel’s trip to Aalborg in the Champions League on Sunday Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030227 15.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030227 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030221/After+dream+debut%2c+Srsen+%22thrilled%22+to+be+at+Szeged FEATURE: On loan from Nexe, right back Ivan Srsen impressed with seven goals last weekend in his first VELUX EHF Champions League match for his new club Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030221 14.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030221 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030215/Six+reasons+why+we+love+to+have+the+Champions+League+back TALKING POINTS: Goalkeeping masterclasses and important victories but also winless streaks and ruined parties; the VELUX EHF Champions League had it all upon its return from a 10-week winter break Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030215 13.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030215 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030211/Kielce+earn+late+draw%2c+PSG+confirm+top+position GROUP B REVIEW: Like in the first leg Flensburg and Kielce had a draw in a true thriller, while PSG took a hard-earned victory at Celje for their 10th win from 11 group matches Sun, 11 Feb 2018 21:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030211 11.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030211 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030209/Loss+to+Szeged+sets+record+winless+streak+for+L%c3%b6wen GROUP A REVIEW: The German side could not end their worst-ever run without a win in the VELUX EHF Champions League as they were upset by their Hungarian opponents Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030209 11.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030209 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030202/Crucial+win+for+Barcelona+as+race+for+first+place+heats+up GROUP A REVIEW: Barcelona avenge last season's semi-final loss against Vardar with a win in a tense Match of the Week, while Plock take their first home victory of the season Sat, 10 Feb 2018 18:34:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030202 10.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030202 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030195/Clash+of+the+EHF+EURO+heroes+in+Barcelona GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Catalans face defending champions in Match of the Week, while two former VELUX EHF Champions League winners clash in Flensburg Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:10:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030195 09.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030195 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030189/You+can+make+history+but+you+cannot+buy+tradition BLOG: Is there a shift coming in the European top club handball, ehfTV commentator Tom O'Brannagain is asking ahead of the first Match of the Week in 2018. Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:25:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030189 08.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030189 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030187/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+embraces+latest+TV+technology NEWS REPORT: TV viewers are to be treated to a new innovation as the VELUX EHF Champions League returns following its winter break Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:51:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030187 08.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030187 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030184/Wolff+Kiel%e2%80%99s+hero%2c+Aalborg+take+first+away+point GROUP B REVIEW: THW beat Veszprém, while Meshkov Brest miss too many chances to take a win on the birthday of their club founder Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:11:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030184 07.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030184 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030181/Sliskovic+returns+for+Celje%3b+Nenadic+ready+for+Veszpr%c3%a9m+bow NEWS REPORT: Six VELUX EHF Champions League clubs have made a total of eight late player additions ahead of the business end of the group phase Wed, 07 Feb 2018 12:50:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030181 07.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030181 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030177/Curtain+rises+for+2018+in+Brest+and+Kiel MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Crucial Group B matches restarts the VELUX EHF Champions League after the EHF EURO break Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:32:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030177 06.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030177 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030176/EURO+impact+shows+as+PSG+top+power+ranking NEWS REPORT: EHF journalists name their top 10 clubs prior to the VELUX EHF Champions League resuming Tue, 06 Feb 2018 19:39:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030176 06.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030176 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030174/Cashback+World+extends+partnership+across+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League MEDIA RELEASE: Following a successful start at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in 2017, the international Shopping Community, Cashback World, has continued its cooperation across the VELUX EHF Champions League from the start of the 2017/18 season Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:18:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030174 06.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030174 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030155/Cologne+hosts+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+also+in+2019 MEDIA RELEASE: The 10th and hence the anniversary edition of the season highlight of the VELUX EHF Champions League will be staged in the LANXESS arena on 1/2 June 2019 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030155 06.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030155 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030151/Besiktas+Mogaz+HT+team+manager+fined The Court of Handball has published its decision following disciplinary proceedings opened against the team manager of Besiktas Mogaz HT Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:06:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030151 01.02.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030151 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030144/Become+a+volunteer+at+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+%e2%80%93+apply+until+18+February NEWS: Apply now to become a volunteer at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 and play your part in one of Europe’s biggest sport events Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030144 31.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030144 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030139/Full+set+of+medals+and+three+All-stars+for+PSG FACTS AND FIGURES: A total of 139 players from 26 different VELUX EHF Champions League teams took part in the Men’s EHF EURO 2018, and 41 of them left Croatia with a medal Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030139 30.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030139 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029997/From+geography+lessons+and+secret+fears+to+fans%e2%80%99+cheers+and+team+dinners LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: While many of their male counterparts are still in EHF EURO mood, the women are getting ready for the start of the main round this weekend Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029997 22.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029997 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029949/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2018+trophy+unveiled NEWS REPORT: With the VELUX EHF FINAL4 just over four months away, the most coveted trophy in club handball already arrived in Germany on Friday for its official presentation Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029949 19.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029949 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029821/Stars+leave+(no)+room+for+jokes+ahead+of+EHF+EURO LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: While Europe's premier club competition is on a mid-season break, here's a special EHF EURO edition looking at some of the players appearing in Croatia Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029821 10.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029821 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029810/New+key+visual+revealed NEWS REPORT: Passion, power, strength, challenge and team spirit are all present in the new graphic appearance of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:54:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029810 08.01.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029810 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029760/Trips+to+Barcelona%2c+Zagreb+and+Flensburg+on+the+cards+in+February NEWS REPORT: Match of the Week for Rounds 11 to 13 of the VELUX EHF Champions League have been confirmed Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:53:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029760 19.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029760 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029747/New+power+shifts+looming+in+the+European+club+rankings NEWS REPORT: While a pack of contenders is chasing a weakening position of Germany at the top in the men’s ranking, Hungary, Denmark and Russia are bound for a three-way race in the women’s chart Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:47:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029747 14.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029747 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029746/Czech+shooter+and+Spanish+legend+take+monthly+awards NEWS REPORT: Thüringer HC's Iveta Luzumova and HC Vardar's Arpad Sterbik have been voted EHF Players of the Month for November and December Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029746 14.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029746 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029738/Two+amazing+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+experiences+up+for+grabs+in+a+charity+auction NEWS REPORT: Fans can bid for two splendid packages of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 edition and support a good cause. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:58:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029738 07.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029738 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029737/Great+games+in+history%3a+One+of+the+craziest+comebacks+ever 25 YEARS OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Last Saturday, Telekom Veszprém HC got the better of PGE Vive Kielce. Back in the VELUX EHF FINAL4 final in 2016, the Hungarian side were on the road to doing the same, but then the match took a sensational turn. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:58:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029737 07.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029737 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029735/European+club+handball+enters+winter+break+on+a+high EHF Marketing GmbH takes stock after 10 rounds of VELUX EHF Champions League competition Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:28:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029735 06.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029735 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029726/A+big+surprise+awaits+for+FINAL4+2018+fans To mark 200 days to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 EHF Marketing has announced the release of more tickets to the biggest event in club handball Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029726 05.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029726 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029729/Charity+match+day+in+the+European+top+flight+supports+a+good+cause NEWS REPORT: Handball fans can still bid for a VELUX EHF FINAL4 experience and help children in the developing countries. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:53:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029729 05.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029729 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029725/Emotional+farewell+to+2017 TALKING POINTS: The VELUX EHF Champions League is taking a break after the final matches of the calendar year have been played on Sunday. Let's take a look at some of the drama Round 10 provided us with Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029725 04.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029725 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029724/Leon+deny+Velenje+play-off+berth+in+dramatic+finish GROUP C REVIEW: The Spanish side took the win they needed at Elverum to edge their Slovenian rivals, while Skjern confirmed top spot in the group Sun, 03 Dec 2017 19:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029724 03.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029724 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029722/Besiktas+and+Motor+end+group+phase+on+a+winning+note GROUP D REVIEW: With the final standings already set, the teams from Turkey and Russia celebrated victories in Round 10 while group winners Montpellier suffered another defeat Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029722 03.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029722 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029723/Ademar+Leon+manager+Jos%c3%a9+Ludena+passes+away NEWS: Long-serving manager of VELUX EHF Champions League club, Abanca Ademar Leon, has passed away in Leon following a two-year battle with cancer Sun, 03 Dec 2017 16:19:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029723 03.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029723 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029721/Nantes+take+MOTW+against+Barcelona GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: It was the first CL tie for the French side in the XXL Arena but it didn't affect them as an amazing performance for Dumoulin in goal inspired a huge win for HBC Sat, 02 Dec 2017 23:59:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029721 02.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029721 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029720/Sporting+finish+group+phase+with+victory+over+Metalurg GROUP D REVIEW: After trailing by three goals at half-time, hosts Sporting CP managed to come back against HC Metalurg in the second half to secure a victory. Sat, 02 Dec 2017 23:21:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029720 02.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029720 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029719/Vardar+breeze+past+Kristianstad GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: With tonight’s result, after nine months and 15 matches, Vardar remains unbeaten in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Sat, 02 Dec 2017 20:23:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029719 02.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029719 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029718/Plock%27s+first+win+worsens+Szeged%e2%80%99s+poor+run GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Winless Plock made the most of the terrible form of Szeged, who have lost three of their last four home games Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:57:26 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029718 02.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029718 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029716/Veszpr%c3%a9m+defeat+Kielce%2c+Brest+end+losing+streak%2c+PSG+win+again GROUP B REVIEW: Veszprém comfortably defeat Kielce, Brest beat Celje at home, and Paris Saint-Germain earned another victory over Aalborg. Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:03:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029716 02.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029716 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029715/60+minutes+for+a+play-off+berth GROUP C+D PREVIEW: With Skjern focused to keep their first place, Velenje will try to earn at least a draw in Denmark to secure their play-off berth, with one eye on what happens in the Elverum vs Leon game. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029715 01.12.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029715 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029712/Vardar+will+profit+from+the+MOTW+in+Nantes GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Vardar's nearest rivals in Group A go head-to-head while Veszprém host the duel of the disappointed. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:45:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029712 30.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029712 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029713/Kadetten+finish+on+a+high+over+Dinamo GROUP C REVIEW: Kadetten ended a dissapointing season with a win, 27:25, against Dinamo. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:20:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029713 30.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029713 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029711/Scandinavian+teams+dreaming+big FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Three Scandinavian teams have the chance to reach the Last 16 of the VELUX EHF Champions League this season, which would be a record – and for once, a Swedish side appears to have the greatest chance Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:05:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029711 30.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029711 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029708/Velenje%27s+Medved%3a+%22We+are+masters+of+our+destiny%22 FEATURE: The Slovenian side face an all-or-nothing game against group leaders Skjern in Denmark but the captain is confident that his team will reach the play-offs Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029708 30.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029708 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029707/Sparkling+derby+sees+Kiel+earn+important+win GROUP B MATCH REVIEW: A fine offensive performance saw Kiel take the win in an emphatic fashion in the German derby against Flensburg, 33:30. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:35:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029707 29.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029707 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029706/Zagreb+Lions+overcome+L%c3%b6wen+to+snatch+first+win+this+season GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: With this win, Zagreb can still keep their Last 16 hopes alive. Löwen needed a draw to confirm their Last 16 ticket but with this loss, they need to wait. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:59:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029706 29.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029706 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029705/Balaguer%3a+Barcelona+represents+ten+years+of+my+life FEATURE: Spanish right wing capable of putting sentiment to one side as he and HBC Nantes prepare to face former club in Saturday's Match of the Week Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:15:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029705 29.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029705 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029697/German+derby+to+launch+%e2%80%9cround+of+dreams%e2%80%9c NEWS REPORT: The VELUX EHF Champions League and its charity partner Plan International join forces for a good cause this week. The final round of 2017 will be dedicated to the support of children's rights and needs in developing countries. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029697 29.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029697 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029700/All+German+sides+play+on+opening+night+of+Round+10 MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Flensburg and Kiel meet for the 95th time while Löwen could earn their Last 16 berth by getting at least a draw at Zagreb Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029700 28.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029700 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029698/The+games+that+caught+the+eye+in+Round+9 TALKING POINTS: There were some thrilling encounters in the ninth round of the VELUX EHF Champions League, and we take a closer look at a few games that stood out. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029698 28.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029698 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029691/Defending+champions+and+L%c3%b6wen+play+nail-biting+draw%2c+Kristianstad+defeat+Szeged GROUP A REVIEW: Vardar extend their unbeaten run to 14 matches after a thrilling draw versus Löwen, while Kristianstad claim their first win against Szeged with the help of 12 goals from Lagergren Sun, 26 Nov 2017 21:31:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029691 26.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029691 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029690/High-octane+60+minutes+sees+Elverum+narrowly+defeat+Dinamo GROUP C REVIEW: Effectively out of contention for a play-off berth, Elverum earn their fifth win of the season, 34:33, against Dinamo Sun, 26 Nov 2017 20:01:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029690 26.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029690 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029688/Besiktas+end+Montpellier%e2%80%99s+incredible+winning+streak GROUP D REVIEW: Besiktas become the first team to beat the group winners with a clear 33:28 victory in Montpellier on Sunday evening Sun, 26 Nov 2017 19:27:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029688 26.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029688 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029687/PSG+stand+strong%2c+while+Veszpr%c3%a9m+lose+pace GROUP B REVIEW: First home defeat for Kielce this season against Paris, Flensburg conquer the Celje fortress and Aalborg take their second win Sun, 26 Nov 2017 19:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029687 26.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029687 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029685/Skjern+through+to+play-off+but+Velenje+must+wait GROUP C REVIEW: Skjern earned their seventh win of the season, 31:26 against Leon, while Velenje have to wait for a play-off berth, after their sixth win Sat, 25 Nov 2017 22:00:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029685 25.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029685 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029684/Nantes+book+their+ticket+to+the+knock-out+stage GROUP A REVIEW: French side profit from a strong start to leave Plock behind Sat, 25 Nov 2017 20:18:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029684 25.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029684 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029683/Landin%e2%80%99s+saves+and+Wiencek%e2%80%99s+goals+break+Brest%e2%80%99s+resistance GROUP B REVIEW: THW Kiel leave Belorussian champions clearly behind to earn two important points in the race for the Last 16 Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:52:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029683 25.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029683 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029682/Russian+Bears+earn+second+victory%2c+Motor+dominate+Metalurg GROUP D REVIEW: Sporting never led in a game in which Medvedi impressed with their offensive prowess, while Motor beat Metalurg easily Sat, 25 Nov 2017 15:43:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029682 25.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029682 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029681/Kielce+aim+to+stop+PSG+run+in+MOTW GROUP A/B PREVIEW: The French side have a tough away test in Poland, just like Vardar have in Germany. The rest of the matches in Round 9 are mainly about qualifying for the Last 16 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029681 24.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029681 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029680/Leon+and+Velenje+face+must-win+games GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Skjern, Velenje and Leon are likely to tough it out until the last second for the two play-off berths in Group C as the three sides will meet in the last two rounds Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029680 24.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029680 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029676/Nightmare+start+for+Saracevic+as+Barcelona+find+their+rhythm+again GROUP A MATCH REVIEW: Zlatko Saracevic lost his first match as the head coach of HC PPD Zagreb when FC Barcelona Lassa came to visit in the opening match of Round 9. Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:45:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029676 23.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029676 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029672/Gulliksen%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+believe+in+the+chance+as+long+as+it+is+there%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Although Elverum Handball’s chances of proceeding from their group in the VELUX EHF Champions League only seems to be theoretical, their young right wing Kevin Gulliksen still believes in the potential for a miracle Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029672 23.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029672 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029670/The+eagle+and+the+hawk BLOG: Tom looks ahead to the clash of two titans in form of fables - a very interesting look at Round 9 Match of the Week between Kielce & PSG Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029670 22.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029670 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029671/Saracevic+can+end+his+personal+Barcelona+curse MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Zagreb’s new coach has already lost three Champions League finals against the club he faces in this first tie as boss Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:51:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029671 22.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029671 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029663/Kamenica+replaced+as+Zagreb+coach+by+Zlatko+Saracevic NEWS REPORT: Kasim Kamenica has left the Croatian champions and former assistant coach will try to guide them into the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:21:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029663 21.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029663 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029662/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+is+the+people%e2%80%99s+choice NEWS REPORT: Europe's top handball event win prestigious industry award at BEA World Festival in Porto for its 'Always Moving' show concept Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:16:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029662 21.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029662 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029658/Dmitry+Zhitnikov%3a+%22I+am+always+eager+to+learn+something+new%22 FEATURE: The Russian playmaker moved to Szeged in the offseason to further improve himself, and now he wants to reach the VELUX EHF FINAL4 with the Hungarian side Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029658 21.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029658 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029656/Six+teams+that+impressed+the+most TALKING POINTS: We take a look at six sides that stood out in the eighth round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:56:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029656 20.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029656 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029645/Montpellier+win+their+eighth+group+game GROUP D REVIEW: Montpellier defeat bottom-place Chekhovskie Medvedi in convincing fashion, to claim their eighth win so far this season. Sun, 19 Nov 2017 21:14:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029645 19.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029645 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029644/Szeged+upset+Barcelona+while+Nantes+edge+Zagreb GROUP A REVIEW: The Hungarian hosts celebrated a rare victory over the Spanish powerhouse on an exciting day of Round 8 action full of close matches Sun, 19 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029644 19.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029644 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029643/Flensburg+easy%2c+Kiel+lucky+as+German+sides+take+all+points+on+Sunday GROUP B REVIEW: Brest are left chanceless in Flensburg, while Ekberg’s buzzer beater in Celje earns THW their first away victory Sun, 19 Nov 2017 19:29:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029643 19.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029643 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029641/Skjern+defeat+Elverum+with+flawless+performance GROUP C REVIEW: Another excellent offensive performance saw Skjern edge closer to a play-off berth, after their sixth win of the season, where they won 35:25 against Elverum. Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:36:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029641 19.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029641 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029636/Vardar+tame+the+lions+to+extend+their+winning+streak GROUP A REVIEW: After the 30:26 win against the German champions in the Match of the Week, Skopje consolidate their position on the top of Group A. Sat, 18 Nov 2017 20:16:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029636 18.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029636 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029635/Paris+conquer+Veszpr%c3%a9m%e2%80%99s+fortress%2c+Kielce+take+lucky+win GROUP B REVIEW: After beating Veszprém at home, Paris are now the favourites to win Group B, while Kielce narrowly hold on to victory over Aalborg Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:04:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029635 18.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029635 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029633/Besiktas+go+past+Metalurg+as+Motor+progress GROUP D REVIEW: Besiktas earned their third win of the season, after dominating against Metalurg, while Motor delivered a necessary victory to proceed to the knockout round Sat, 18 Nov 2017 16:01:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029633 18.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029633 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029631/Scandinavian+derby+will+bring+the+answers GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Skjern and Elverum meet with little room for error for either team as the business end of the group phase is here Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029631 17.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029631 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029630/Veszpr%c3%a9m+and+Vardar+control+their+fate GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Veszprém and record-breaking Vardar host the top matches of the weekend, which bring the frontrunners in each group together Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:49:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029630 17.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029630 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029627/Scrappy+win+sees+Leon+level+with+Skjern+and+Velenje+at+the+top GROUP C MID-WEEK REVIEW: Leon lead by nine goals in the first half only to collapse in the second, but manage to scrape a one-goal win against Kadetten, while Velenje brush off Dinamo Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:39:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029627 16.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029627 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029621/Schmid%3a+Sometimes+it+is+my+job+to+make+the+difference INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Rhein-Neckar Löwen’s attacking mastermind Andy Schmid speaks about the growing number of top clubs, his Swiss fate and the upcoming Match of the Week in Skopje Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:56:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029621 16.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029621 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029617/Homecomer+Anders+Eggert+as+ambitious+as+ever FEATURE: The Danish veteran is enjoying his new handball life at Skjern Håndbold and looks forward to the Scandinavian must-win derby against Elverum Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029617 15.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029617 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029616/Malus%3a+We+will+bite+strong+once+again FEATURE: Rising Slovenian star Jaka Malus was top scorer when Celje defeated Kiel in Sparkassen Arena in Round 7, and looks forward to a repeat performance against the German giants on Sunday Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029616 15.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029616 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029613/Decisive+games+for+Velenje%2c+Kadetten+and+Leon MID-WEEK PREVIEW: A loss against Leon on Thursday could see Kadetten out of contention for a play-off spot, while Velenje eye a win against already-eliminated Dinamo Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029613 15.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029613 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029614/Accambray+becomes+%22a+really+happy+man%22+in+Veszpr%c3%a9m FEATURE: After leaving Paris SG in disappointment after three seasons, the French left back has settled well in Hungary. On Saturday he plays his former club for a second time within a week Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029614 14.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029614 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029610/Where+they+stand+now+and+where+they+go+next TALKING POINTS: All teams in the VELUX EHF Champions League have played seven games. Time to take a look at the four groups and make some predictions Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029610 13.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029610 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029608/Montpellier+oust+Metalurg+to+extend+their+winning+run GROUP D REVIEW: Montpellier remain the only team in the VELUX EHF Champions League group phase to have won every match, after beating Metalurg Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:34:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029608 12.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029608 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029607/Second+draw+in+the+Barcelona+vs+L%c3%b6wen+duel GROUP A REVIEW: After a thrilling match in Palau, the German champions remain unbeaten, while the hosts gave away their first home point since 2015 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:10:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029607 12.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029607 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029605/Veszpr%c3%a9m+suffer+first+defeat+in+MOTW%2c+Kielce+and+Celje+have+away+wins GROUP B REVIEW: PSG go top of the group after winning Match of the Week, while Celje cause the upset of the round by beating Kiel on home court Sun, 12 Nov 2017 20:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029605 12.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029605 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029601/Leon+victory+adds+even+more+spice+to+Group+C GROUP C REVIEW: The Spanish side saw off Gorenje in the group’s only match on Saturday, leaving three teams within two points from leaders Skjern Sat, 11 Nov 2017 21:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029601 11.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029601 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029600/Nantes+take+impressive+win+in+Hungary GROUP A REVIEW: The French side continued their remarkable campaign with a clear win at Szeged, while IFK Kristianstad finally got their first win of the season and Vardar cannot stop winning Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029600 11.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029600 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029599/Brest+again+without+point+against+German+side GROUP B REVIEW: Flensburg take important win at Meshkov and against former teammate Petar Djordjic Sat, 11 Nov 2017 19:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029599 11.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029599 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029596/Motor+earn+important+draw%2c+Sporting+takes+convincing+win GROUP D REVIEW: Sergey Shelmenko was Zaporozhye's hero after tying the game against Chekhovskie Medvedi with two seconds left, and Sporting clearly outscored Besiktas Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:42:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029596 11.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029596 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029592/Ademar%2c+Sporting+face+crucial+matches GROUP C/D PREVIEW: The teams from Spain and Portugal will need good results when hosting Velenje and Besiktas in Round 7 of the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029592 10.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029592 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029591/Three+Icelandic+stars+collide+in+Barcelona FEATURE: Three of Iceland’s brightest handball stars over the past decade will come together when Rhein-Neckar Löwen visit Barcelona in VELUX EHF Champions League on Sunday Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:05:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029591 10.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029591 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029588/Changes+afoot+in+Paris FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Kevin Domas looks at the change of approach from Paris Saint-Germain by resting major players and contemplates further changes on the way for the ambitious club Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:12:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029588 10.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029588 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029586/World-class+clashes+in+Paris+and+Barcelona GROUP A/B PREVIEW: When PSG host Veszprém on Sunday, there will be 11 IHF Men’s World Championship medallists on court, while the road-trip Rhein-Neckar Löwen are out for revenge in Spain. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029586 10.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029586 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029585/Effortless+win+puts+Skjern+on+track+for+play-off+berth GROUP C REVIEW: After a forgettable first 10 minutes, Skjern Handball eventually showed their class and recorded one of their most-impressive wins in the VELUX EHF Champions League, 36:23, against Dinamo Bucuresti. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:26:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029585 09.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029585 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029587/Djordjic%3a+%e2%80%9cI+have+made+a+step+forward%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Serbian left back Petar Djordjic from HC Meshkov Brest is looking forward to the matches against his former club SG Flensburg-Handewitt Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029587 09.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029587 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029582/Elverum+beat+Kadetten+to+boost+play-off+chances GROUP C REVIEW: An impressive win against Kadetten Schaffhausen keeps Elverum in the hunt for the play-off places Wed, 08 Nov 2017 21:15:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029582 08.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029582 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029579/A+round+of+answers GROUP C MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Kadetten need their first away win of the season to stay in contention, while Skjern are looking in-form before their game against Dinamo. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:22:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029579 07.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029579 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029573/Five+highlights+from+long-awaited+Round+6 TALKING POINTS: After a two-week break, the VELUX EHF Champions League has returned to action this weekend. And Round 6 has left us with plenty to talk about Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029573 06.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029573 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029571/Chekhovskie+Medvedi+had+impressive+win+over+Metalurg GROUP D REVIEW: Chekhovskie Medvedi broke their eight-game losing streak and won their first game of the season, 29:26, against HC Metalurg. Sun, 05 Nov 2017 20:08:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029571 05.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029571 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029570/PSG+are+ready+for+Veszpr%c3%a9m GROUP B REVIEW: Nedim Remili and Thierry Omeyer steer Paris Saint-Germain Handball to a clear 33:28 win against PGE Vive Kielce. Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:27:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029570 05.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029570 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029569/L%c3%b6wen+still+in+the+hunt+for+top+spot%2c+Nantes+take+another+win GROUP A REVIEW: Löwen maintain their unbeaten status, with a convincing win against Szeged, while Nantes won in an away game against Orlen Wisla Plock. Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:25:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029569 05.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029569 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029568/Skjern%27s+offensive+prowess+push+them+past+Kadetten GROUP C REVIEW: Skjern are back on the top of the group, after a 32:22 win against Kadetten Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029568 05.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029568 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029567/Velenje+dream+big%2c+Leon+still+in+the+race+for+play-off+berth GROUP C REVIEW: Leon remain in the hunt for a ticket to the next phase after winning against Dinamo in Round 6, while Velenje ended Elverum’s three-game winning streak with a decisive 30:21 victory Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:05:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029567 04.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029567 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029563/Kiel+survive+late+Brest+comeback+to+claim+points GROUP B REVIEW: Hungarian side leave Aalborg behind, while Brest were close to upsetting their German guests in Match of the Week Sat, 04 Nov 2017 20:58:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029563 04.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029563 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029564/Barcelona+and+Vardar+make+light+work+of+round+6 GROUP A REVIEW: HC Vardar won their fifth match to remain top of the group while Barcelona steamrollered Zagreb at home. Sat, 04 Nov 2017 20:14:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029564 04.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029564 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029565/Montpellier+continue+winning+streak%2c+Motor+claim+important+points+against+Besiktas GROUP D REVIEW: Porte scores the late winning goal for Montpellier as the French side make it six wins in six matches, while Pukhouski’s season high score seals Motor’s victory in a crucial battle for second spot Sat, 04 Nov 2017 19:58:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029565 04.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029565 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029559/Igropulo+takes+over+EHF+Snapchat+account NEWS: Konstantin Igropulo, the charismatic right back, will snap exclusively from behind the scenes of this Saturday’s Match of the Week, HC Meshkov Brest vs THW Kiel Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:51:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029559 03.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029559 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029557/Outstanding+Gros+and+Sterbik+claim+October+awards NEWS REPORT: Metz right back and Vardar goalkeeper acknowledged by EHF journalists for their role in unbeaten EHF Champions League campaigns Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029557 03.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029557 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029556/Borges%e2%80%99+%e2%80%9cvery+emotional%e2%80%9d+return+to+Montpellier FEATURE: Brazilian wing Felipe Borges returns to his former club and beloved city, Montpellier, for Round 6 with his new team, Sporting CP Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029556 03.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029556 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029553/Gonzalez+to+replace+Serdarusic+on+PSG+bench NEWS REPORT: Paris Saint-Germain confirm VELUX EHF Champions League winning coach will move from Vardar next season Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029553 03.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029553 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029551/Top+sides+clash+in+Group+C%2c+Montpellier+aim+to+extend+winning+streak GROUP C/D PREVIEW: The top four teams in Group C meet in Round 6, while Sporting CP travel to Montpellier to challenge the only squad in the competition with a 100% record Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029551 03.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029551 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029546/All+eyes+on+Palmarsson+and+Kielce GROUP A/B PREVIEW: The new Icelandic arrival will debut for FC Barcelona, while the Champions League 2015/16 winners prepare to be tested by PSG Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029546 03.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029546 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029549/%22To+dare+is+to+do%22 BLOG: Tom O'Brannagain travels to Belarus for the ehfTV Match of the Week to witness two indecipherable teams go to battle, where resurrecting the spirit of Brest's heroic past may be needed to claim the two points on offer Thu, 02 Nov 2017 19:51:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029549 02.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029549 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029547/Palmarsson+the+leading+light+among+late+entries NEWS REPORT: Barcelona add four players to their squad ahead of Round 6 in the VELUX EHF Champions League Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:42:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029547 02.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029547 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029545/Nantes%3a+sprinters+or+long-distance+runners%3f FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Nantes have had a decent start to the VELUX EHF Champions League season yet they are still in the middle of a learning curve, writes Kevin Domas Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029545 02.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029545 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029544/Flensburg+overcome+Celje+in+tough+fight GROUP B REVIEW: SG Flensburg-Handewitt win the opener of Round 6, despite Celje’s Branko Vujovic scoring an impressive nine goals. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:33:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029544 01.11.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029544 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029541/Restart+with+2004+finals+rematch MID-WEEK PREVIEW: Flensburg lock horns with Celje, and must be aware of the dangerous right side of their visitors’ attack Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:35:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029541 31.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029541 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029536/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+travel+and+ticket+partners+announced Those unlucky enough not yet to have secured their place at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 in Cologne on 26/27 May 2018 have been waiting for a chance to buy their ticket - and now they have it! Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:11:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029536 31.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029536 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029530/Defending+champions+surge+to+top+of+power+ranking NEWS REPORT: Performances from the first five VELUX EHF Champions League rounds reflected as journalists choose the top 10 in-form teams Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:15:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029530 28.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029530 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029522/Cuban+rhythms+rock+European+handball AROUND THE WORLD: Grown up in a country better known for music and culture, Frankis Carol and Pedro Valdés have come to Portugal to chase their professional handball dreams Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029522 26.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029522 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029488/EHF+plans+reform+of+top+club+competitions+from+2020 Major changes for Europe’s top club competitions revealed as the EHF’s media and marketing rights attract strong interest on the international sports and media markets Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:54:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029488 25.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029488 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029506/Barcelona+reach+an+agreement+with+Veszprem+on+Palmarsson NEWS REPORT: Aron Palmarsson has been announced as the newest addition to FC Barcelona Lassa: The club he has dreamt about playing for since he started playing handball. Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:17:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029506 23.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029506 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029505/Match+of+the+Week+visits+four+countries+in+November NEWS REPORT: France hosts the highlight match in the VELUX EHF Champions League on two occasions between Rounds 6 and 10, with visits to Brest, Skopje and Kielce also on the agenda Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:24:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029505 23.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029505 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029493/Thank+you%2c+Filip+Jicha! FEATURE: Earlier this week, Filip Jicha announced his retirement from handball. In response, former team mates joined with eurohandball.com and ehfcl.com to say 'Thank you, Filip' Sun, 22 Oct 2017 21:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029493 22.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029493 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029480/Beating+the+buzzer+in+Round+5 TALKING POINTS: It was all about the final minutes in the fifth round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase. We take a look at the last-minute action. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029480 16.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029480 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029475/Unstoppable+Montpellier+add+one+more+victory GROUP D REVIEW: Montpellier stay top of the rankings after their fifth consecutive win, this time over Sporting CP Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:33:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029475 15.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029475 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029472/Elverum+win+brings+stalemate+in+group GROUP C REVIEW: Four teams are tied with six points, after Elverum earned their third consecutive win in the VELUX EHF Champions League against Velenje Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:05:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029472 15.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029472 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029471/Two+thrilling+draws+and+an+easy-going+win GROUP B REVIEW: Veszprém and Flensburg secure lucky away points, while PSG win at Sagosen’s former home. Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:50:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029471 15.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029471 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029467/Celje+and+Brest+produce+another+exciting+draw GROUP B REVIEW: Goalkeeper Pesic secures a point for the Belarusian side as the hosts give away a five-goal advantage Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:34:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029467 14.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029467 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029466/Sterbik+and+Tournat+inspire+impressive+home+victories GROUP A REVIEW: Vardar end Barcelona’s unbeaten run with brilliant defensive display and Nantes get back on track with big win over Kristianstad Sat, 14 Oct 2017 20:24:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029466 14.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029466 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029463/Besiktas+shock+Motor+in+dying+seconds%3b+Bears+lose+again GROUP D REVIEW: Zaporozhye drop a point in Turkey, whilst Metalurg look comfortable at bottom placed Medvedi Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:39:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029463 14.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029463 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029459/Aalborg+and+Kielce+face+tough+tasks+at+home GROUP A/B PREVIEW: A number of enthralling matches await in Groups A and B as the heavyweights aim to solidify their positions in the upper halves of both tables. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:39:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029459 13.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029459 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029454/EHF+Champions+League+2017%2f18+merchandise+available+soon The official merchandise range for this year’s EHF Champions League will be launched by Salming this Sunday online and at games in Kiel and Aalborg Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:38:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029454 13.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029454 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029457/Sagosen+brings+%22good+memories%22+back+to+Aalborg FEATURE: Sandor Sagosen wrote his name large in the history of Aalborg, but now he is set to return to the Jutlander Bank Arena with his new PSG team in this weekend's MOTW. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029457 13.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029457 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029456/Pivotal+games+in+Groups+C+and+D GROUPS C/D PREVIEW: Dinamo and Ademar are looking to save their season, while a four-team battle is shaping up for second place in Group D. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:07:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029456 13.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029456 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029449/Roaring+Lions+beat+battling+Zagreb GROUP A REVIEW: German champions Rhein-Neckar Löwen turned the tide after a slow start to defeat Croatian title holders HC PPD Zagreb on home court in Mannheim. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029449 12.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029449 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029450/Majestic+second+half+powers+Kadetten+past+Skjern GROUP C REVIEW: Kadetten ended the game with a seven-goal turnaround in the last 20 minutes to earn a key 25:24 win against Skjern. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029450 12.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029450 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029447/Toft+Hansen+vs+Toft+Hansen%3a+%e2%80%9cPoints+and+taunting+rights+go+hand+in+hand%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: On Sunday evening, brothers Rene and Henrik Toft Hansen will face each other as opponents in the north German VELUX EHF Champions League derby between THW Kiel and SG Flensburg-Handewitt. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029447 12.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029447 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029446/Canellas%3a+It%e2%80%99s+always+special+to+play+against+Barcelona INTERVIEW: Ahead of Vardar’s Round 5 clash versus FC Barcelona, Joan Canellas talks about his former club and his expectations for the season. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:06:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029446 12.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029446 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029441/Superb+Szeged+force+Wisla+into+submission GROUP A REVIEW: Szeged celebrated an impressive win at Wisla Plock to improve their record to seven points from five games after dominating against the home side Wed, 11 Oct 2017 20:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029441 11.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029441 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029437/Plock+and+Zagreb+looking+for+first+wins MIDWEEK PREVIEW: HC PPD Zagreb have a tough outing at Rhein-Neckar Löwen while Orlen Wisla Plock also face a stern test of their credentials against MOL-Pick Szeged at home. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:11:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029437 10.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029437 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029435/Two+playmakers+top+the+rankings NEWS REPORT: Mate Lekai and Karolina Kudlacz-Gloc awarded as EHF Players of the month for September Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:28:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029435 10.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029435 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029434/Celje+go+pink+in+support+of+breast+cancer+research NEWS REPORT: Slovenian champions’ home match against Meshkov Brest will see them replace their iconic yellow shirts for the first time for a good cause Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:23:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029434 10.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029434 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029430/Five+things+which+caught+the+eye+in+Round+4 TALKING POINTS: With four rounds in the bag in this season’s VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase, there is no shortage of things to discuss Here are five things worth talking about after the weekend’s action Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029430 09.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029430 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029426/Narrow+wins+for+Veszpr%c3%a9m+and+PSG%3b+Flensburg+snatch+draw GROUP B REVIEW: Top dogs with problems in their fourth round matches, while Brest take important away win Sun, 08 Oct 2017 20:19:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029426 08.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029426 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029425/Plock+claim+their+first+point GROUP A REVIEW: Following three defeats at the start of the VELUX EHF Champions League season, Orlen Wisla Plock finally snatched a point in Zagreb. Sun, 08 Oct 2017 19:13:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029425 08.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029425 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029423/Record+win+for+Elverum+as+Skjern%27s+success+continues GROUP C REVIEW: There were big wins for Scandinavian sides in Group C as Elverum and Skjern romped home against Dinamo and Leon. Sun, 08 Oct 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029423 08.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029423 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029424/Montpellier+stay+top%3b+Motor+salvage+point GROUP D REVIEW: A strong comeback in the second half helped HC Motor Zaporozhye earn a home draw against HC Metalurg, while Montpellier gained their fourth win in as many games at Besiktas Sun, 08 Oct 2017 17:53:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029424 08.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029424 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029421/Tollbring+shines+against+former+club%3b+thrilling+draw+in+Szeged GROUP A REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen, HC Vardar and FC Barcelona Lassa all remain unbeaten after a day full of Group A action Sat, 07 Oct 2017 20:33:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029421 07.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029421 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029414/Tough+tests+for+top+dogs+in+Round+4 GROUPS A/B PREVIEW: Vardar travel to Szeged, while Veszprém take on Kiel in Match of the Week, Kielce aim to recapture form and two brothers duel in Barcelona Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:34:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029414 06.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029414 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029409/Montpellier+look+to+extend+their+winning+streak GROUPS C/D PREVIEW: With Skjern and Leon clashing in Group C's big match, Montpellier are eyeing their fourth win in a row against Besiktas. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029409 06.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029409 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029410/Kadetten+spoil+Velenje%27s+immaculate+record GROUP C REVIEW: Swiss side Kadetten Schaffhausen ran away to victory in the last 10 minutes to earn an important win, as they finished 31:28 winners against Rk Gorenje Velenj. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029410 05.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029410 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029402/Heavy+is+the+head+that+wears+the+crown BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O Brannagain is heading to Veszprem for the Match of the Week in Round 4 to see two coaching masterminds facing each other in a very different situation than in the previous seasons. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:15:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029402 05.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029402 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029401/The+year+2000+makes+it+onto+the+scoresheet FEATURE: Domen Makuc became the first player born in the year 2000 in the VELUX EHF Champions League history to score a goal Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:11:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029401 05.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029401 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029400/Sporting+secure+both+points+against+struggling+Bears GROUP D REVIEW: Goal fest in the first half turns into tense finale as Chekhovskie Medvedi’s comeback came too late to earn a result in Lisbon Wed, 04 Oct 2017 23:15:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029400 04.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029400 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029398/Lazarov%3a+%22I%27m+coming+out+of+my+comfort+zone.%22 INTERVIEW: After seven seasons playing in Spain, and the final four of those with Barcelona, goal-scoring machine Kiril Lazarov signed for HBC Nantes in the summer. The 37-year-old right back tells ehfCL.com his first impressions of the ambitious French club. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029398 04.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029398 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029394/Velenje+looking+for+fourth+straight+win MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Kadetten face two season-shaping matches, while Chekhovskie Medvedi are struggling to end their worst skid ever in the VELUX EHF Champions League Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029394 03.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029394 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029392/Andreas+Wolff+among+seven+players+to+join+Kielce NEWS REPORT: The 2016 Champions League winners have announced a string of new signings, including the Kiel goalkeeper who will move to Poland in 2019 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 18:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029392 02.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029392 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029391/Five+players+who+were+in+the+spotlights+in+Round+3 TALKING POINTS: Last week's group phase action had a lot to offer. Here is a look at five eye-catching performances Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:12:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029391 02.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029391 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029389/Montpellier+top+Group+D+after+dominant+win GROUP D REVIEW: Fast break avalanche from Montpellier helped the French side win the battle of the biggest favourites of Group D to top the section after Round 3. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:48:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029389 01.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029389 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029387/Vardar+overpower+Zagreb+as+Szeged+sink+IFK GROUP A REVIEW: European club champions Vardar overcame a poor start to beat regional rivals Zagreb, while Szeged and Barcelona both romped home over their opponents. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:16:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029387 01.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029387 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029386/Surprising+Velenje+take+third+successive+victory GROUP C REVIEW: Gorenje Velenje took their third win in a row in an emphatic fashion against Skjern and are four points clear of third place Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:08:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029386 01.10.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029386 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029384/Unexpected+Elverum+win+throws+Leon+into+disarray GROUP C REVIEW: The Norwegian side have won their first game of the season after a no-show by the hosts’ attack Sat, 30 Sep 2017 22:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029384 30.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029384 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029381/Metalurg+celebrate+first+win%2c+Besiktas+beat+the+Bears GROUP D REVIEW: Besiktas ousted Chekhovskie Medvedi in the second half while Metalurg proved the superior side in a close match with Sporting. Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:35:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029381 30.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029381 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029382/Andersson+tames+PSG%2c+while+Kielce+stumble+at+Celje GROUP B REVIEW: Flensburg cause the first defeat of the 2017 finalists thank to their goalkeeper, while Dani Dujshebaev beats his father and brother Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:15:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029382 30.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029382 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029380/Gorenje+seek+Skjern+victory%2c+Motor+aim+to+oust+Montpellier GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Montpellier and Motor will vye for top rankings and the surprise of the tournament, Slovenian club Gorenje Velenje, will try to oust Skjern on home turf. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 20:41:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029380 29.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029380 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029378/Vardar+seek+to+extend+winning-streak%2c+PSG+visit+Flensburg GROUP A & B PREVIEW: Current champions HC Vardar are strong favourites in their regional derby against HC PPD Zagreb while Paris Saint-Germain Handball face a tricky match in Flensburg. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:12:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029378 29.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029378 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029375/Mah%c3%a9+and+Paris%2c+the+story+which+never+was FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Kevin Domas looks at the reasons why one of the VELUX EHF Champions League's most impressive French players chose a move to Veszprém over the star-studded PSG next summer Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:45:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029375 29.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029375 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029362/Brumen%3a+%22I+want+to+win+trophies+with+Gorenje%2c+too%22 INTERVIEW: Gorenje's Matjaz Brumen matched his personal best by scoring eight goals against Dinamo last weekend. The 34-year-old right wing tells ehfCL.com why his hunger for success has not been stilled yet Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029362 28.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029362 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029367/Lucky+Zebras+take+their+first+points GROUP B REVIEW: Zarabec and Wolff secure Kiel’s 27:26 against Aalborg at Gislason’s return to the bench Wed, 27 Sep 2017 21:07:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029367 27.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029367 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029366/Late+drama+brings+Dinamo+their+first+win GROUP C REVIEW: Sajad Esteki scored with the last shot of the game past the Kadetten wall to bring Dinamo their first win of the season. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:38:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029366 27.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029366 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029364/Dumoulin+the+hero+as+Nantes+take+unlikely+point+in+thriller GROUP A REVIEW: French side HBC Nantes held more-fancied Rhein-Neckar Löwen to a share of the spoils, after the German side's top scorer Andy Schmid missed a last-gasp seven-metre penalty. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029364 27.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029364 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029361/Stojkovic+proud+of+Brest%27s+rapid+progress INTERVIEW: Veteran line player Rastko Stojkovic speaks to ehfCL.com about Brest's positive start in the VELUX Champions League and the team's ambitions in Europe Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:12:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029361 27.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029361 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029359/Important+games+for+Kiel+and+Dinamo MID-WEEK PREVIEW: As the competition progresses, games become must-wins for sides looking to stay in the race such as THW Kiel and Dinamo Bucuresti. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:50:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029359 26.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029359 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029355/Experience+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2018+up+close+as+a+volunteer! NEWS REPORT: The application process for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 volunteers starts. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:47:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029355 26.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029355 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029349/Five+takeaways+from+Round+2 TALKING POINTS: The VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase has gotten off on full steam and Round 2 included the return of the king and the absence of another. Here are the main topics Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:31:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029349 25.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029349 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029342/Kielce+crush+Kiel%2c+14+Mlakar+goals+not+enough+for+Celje GROUP B REVIEW: Without coach Alfred Gislason, THW record a decisive loss in Poland, while PSG and Aalborg take hard-earned wins. Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:47:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029342 24.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029342 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029340/Leon+earn+first+win+of+the+season GROUP C REVIEW: Ademar Leon record a deserved victory against Kadetten on Sunday afternoon, which helps the Spanish team’s chances of progressing to the next phase. Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:06:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029340 24.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029340 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029341/Besiktas+victorious+in+Skopje%2c+Motor+clinch+points+in+Portugal GROUP D REVIEW: Besiktas Istanbul achieved only their second VELUX EHF Champions League away victory with a storming performance over Metalurg, before Motor followed with a win against their hosts, Sporting. Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:01:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029341 24.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029341 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029337/Vardar+continue+perfect+start+to+title+defence GROUP A REVIEW: HC Vardar went top of Group A after two rounds in the VELUX EHF Champions League, while FC Barcelona Lassa and MOL-Pick Zeged secured their first wins of this year's tournament Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:20:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029337 23.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029337 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029336/Magic+Mate+turns+the+tide GROUP B REVIEW: Veszprém leave Flensburg behind after trailing by four goals 13 minutes before the end of their Round 2 encounter. Sat, 23 Sep 2017 19:35:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029336 23.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029336 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029335/Skjern+confirm+their+strength%3b+dream+scenario+for+Gorenje GROUP C REVIEW: Skjern and Gorenje Velenje make it two from two, while Dinamo and Elverum’s chances of progressing decrease dramatically. Sat, 23 Sep 2017 18:53:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029335 23.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029335 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029334/Montpellier+earn+hard-fought+win GROUP D REVIEW: Montpellier claim their second win of the season and lead the group after the first match of the round, while Chekhovskie remain behind on zero points after two losses. Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:03:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029334 23.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029334 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029333/Generations+chat%3a+Dujshebaev+and+Janc 25 YEARS OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Stars of the past and the present chat about life in and around Europe’s top flight competition, comparing their experiences Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:26:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029333 22.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029333 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029332/Tough+away+games+for+Round+1+winners GROUPS C+D PREVIEW: Skjern and Kadetten could find themselves in a great position if they win in Round 2, while Sporting host Motor after both started victorious last week Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029332 22.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029332 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029329/Maqueda+set+for+clash+with+former+club+Nantes FEATURE: Jorge Maqueda and Vardar aim for a win in their first home match of the season, as they prepare to face a Nantes side strengthened by the arrival of goal machine Kiril Lazarov. Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029329 22.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029329 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029327/200+handballs+and+many+emotions FEATURE: Right before facing his former team in Round 2 of the VELUX EHF Champions League, Ljubomir Vranjes settled into his new house in Hungary. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029327 21.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029327 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029322/Lazarov+comes+home+and+Vranjes+faces+the+ex GROUP A+B PREVIEW: Kielce host the Match of the Week against Kiel, while Zagreb hope for more points Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029322 21.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029322 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029323/L%c3%b6wen+takes+off+to+secure+first+win+of+the+season GROUP A REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen snatched their first win in the VELUX EHF Champions League this season while Polish side Wisla Plock is without a point after two rounds. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:45:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029323 20.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029323 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029317/Coaches+full+of+praise+for+PSG%e2%80%99s+players+and+Veszprem%e2%80%99s+atmosphere NEWS REPORT: A fascinating look at which players are admired most by opposing coaches reveals four clubs laying claim to members of the VELUX EHF Champions League's "dream team" Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029317 20.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029317 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029316/L%c3%b6wen+ready+for+Plock+after+confidence-boosting+Match+of+the+Week GROUP A PREVIEW: German champions out for their first win against the Oilers in the only midweek match of Round 2 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:00:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029316 19.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029316 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029313/Five+takeaways+after+the+group+phase%e2%80%99s+opening+round TALKING POINTS: The first round of the VELUX EHF Champions League included many tight matches, dramatic final minutes and a surprising upset. Here are five things we learned Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029313 18.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029313 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029314/Sagosen%27s+late+but+perfect+birthday+gift FEATURE: The Norwegian playmaker enjoyed a great debut for PSG, leading the French side to a crucial win in their VELUX EHF Champions League opener at Kiel Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:23:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029314 18.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029314 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029312/Debut+makes+Machulla+happy%2c+satisfied+and+proud FEATURE: Following Flensburg's winning start to the VELUX EHF Champions League season, coach Maik Machulla talks about the new chapter in his career Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029312 18.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029312 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029309/Vardar+and+Nantes+enjoy+positive+start+to+season GROUP A REVIEW: HC Vardar started their VELUX EHF Champions League season with a victory in Plock, while Nantes beat Szeged in France. Sun, 17 Sep 2017 22:06:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029309 17.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029309 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029310/Groetzki%e2%80%99s+last-second+goal+secures+point+in+Mannheim+thriller MATCH OF THE WEEK REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen come to life in the second half to salvage a point against FC Barcelona Lass in their VELUX EHF Champions League opener Sun, 17 Sep 2017 22:05:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029310 17.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029310 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029307/New+arrivals+pave+path+to+PSG+victory GROUP B REVIEW: Paris Saint-Germain end their opening round curse by winning at Kiel with Corrales and Sagosen shining Sun, 17 Sep 2017 20:17:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029307 17.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029307 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029306/Successful+return+for+Velenje%2c+No-nonsense+win+for+Skjern GROUP C REVIEW: Skjern Handbold ran riot through Dinamo Bucuresti’s defence, while RK Gorenje Velenje ousted Abanca Ademar Leon in their return to Europe’s top flight competition. Sun, 17 Sep 2017 19:57:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029306 17.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029306 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029305/Sporting%27s+untamed+lions+record+first+win+in+16+seasons GROUP D REVIEW: Sporting took Besiktas by surprise, leading the game throughout en route to a 30:26 win on their long-awaited return to Europe’s premier competition Sun, 17 Sep 2017 18:25:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029305 17.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029305 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029304/Montpellier+start+European+campaign+with+comfortable+win GROUP D REVIEW: Montpellier HB start their campaign in group D with a high scoring win over HC Metalurg. Sat, 16 Sep 2017 20:07:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029304 16.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029304 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029303/Brest+shock+Kielce%2c+Veszpr%c3%a9m+and+Flensburg+nearly+stumble GROUP B REVIEW: While the 2016 champions lose in Belarus, Celje and Aalborg come close to upsetting the favourites in their openers Sat, 16 Sep 2017 19:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029303 16.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029303 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029302/Change+in+defence+earns+Kristianstad+opening+point GROUP A REVIEW: A change in their defensive tactics earned Kristianstad a 28:28 draw after being four goals down against Zagreb. Sat, 16 Sep 2017 18:38:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029302 16.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029302 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029301/From+school+gyms+to+sold-out+arenas FEATURE: At the start of its anniversary season, a look-back at the past 25 years shows the impressive development of the EHF Champions League Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029301 15.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029301 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029299/Lions+aim+to+tame+Barcelona+in+MOTW GROUP A PREVIEW: Vardar start their title defence at Plock, while the first Match of the Week takes place in Germany where Rhein-Neckar Löwen clash with Barcelona Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:22:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029299 15.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029299 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029297/Favourites+start+with+away+games GROUP B PREVIEW: The match between THW Kiel and PSG is in the spotlight, while Veszprém and Kielce need to be cautious at Celje and Brest Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029297 15.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029297 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029298/Attacking+prowess+powers+Kadetten+past+Elverum GROUP C REVIEW: A flawless second half saw Kadetten Schaffhausen draw first blood this season, with a 36:30 win against Elverum Thu, 14 Sep 2017 22:52:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029298 14.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029298 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029295/No+mobile+phones%2c+a+volcanic+eruption+and+a+great+development FEATURE: EHF Chief Sports Officer Markus Glaser talks about 25 years of the EHF Champions League. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 22:03:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029295 14.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029295 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029296/Motor+claim+high-scoring+win+over+Medvedi+in+opening+encounter GROUP D REVIEW: Motor began the 25th season of Europe’s elite club competition with a big win over Chekhovskie Medvedi Thu, 14 Sep 2017 19:33:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029296 14.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029296 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029292/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+returns+for+25th+season MEDIA RELEASE: Handball fans across Europe can look forward to a very special season in the VELUX EHF Champions League as the competition marks 25 years of top class club handball Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029292 14.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029292 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029294/Champions+League+is+glocal BLOG: On the brink of the double anniversary season (25th in total and his 10th as the ehfTV commentator), Tom O'Brannagain reveals the mystery of the number 25 as he looks in the past and the present of the European top flight. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:21:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029294 14.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029294 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029290/Plan+International+announced+as+new+charity+partner MEDIA RELEASE: EHF Marketing GmbH confirms new partnership with charity partner for the VELUX EHF Champions League with the aim of supporting disadvantaged children and families around the world Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:42:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029290 14.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029290 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029286/New+look+for+ehfCL.com+as+season+begins NEWS: The official website of the VELUX EHF Champions League and Women’s EHF Champions League, ehfCL.com , has been relaunched ahead of the first round of matches Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:35:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029286 14.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029286 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029288/Obradovic+and+Markovic+grab+late+entry+deadline+headlines NEWS REPORT: Four VELUX EHF Champions League clubs have bolstered their squad ahead of this week’s opening round of matches Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:35:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029288 13.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029288 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029284/Group+phase+2017%2f18+gets+underway+in+Ukraine GROUP D PREVIEW: Motor Zaporozhye host Chekhovskie Medvedi in the group phase opener on Thursday, with two more interesting matches following at the weekend Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:51:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029284 13.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029284 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029282/Everything+to+play+for+in+wide+open+Group+C GROUP C PREVIEW: A group as open as it gets will have its first answers after this weekend’s three opening games without any obvious favourites Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:22:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029282 13.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029282 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029278/Few+changes%2c+many+dreams+for+Sporting VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Sporting CP (POR). With the same coach, a solid team and a great season behind them, the Portuguese champions want to leave a good impression in Europe Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029278 13.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029278 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029234/From+0+to+20%2c000 FACTS AND FIGURES: The most important numbers prior to the start of the 25th season of the VELUX EHF Champions League. Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029234 12.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029234 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029233/Motor+Maxim-ise+their+performance VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: With strong new transfers and a new coach, the Ukrainian champions aim to reach the Last 16 once more. Tue, 12 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029233 12.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029233 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029275/Handball+holidays+well+and+truly+over LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Our wait is almost over. Europe’s elite club competition returns on Thursday 14 September and it looks like your favourite players are ready to entertain on the court Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:26:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029275 11.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029275 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029273/Further+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+tickets+to+be+made+available NEWS: EHF Marketing GmbH has released details of a new batch of tickets that will be available for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018 from Wednesday, 13 September at 10:00 am (CET) Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:03:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029273 11.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029273 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029231/Vori+eyes+a+ticket+to+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: HC PPD Zagreb captain Igor Vori dreams of raising the trophy with his home club, believing that if the Croatian side make the quarter-finals, anything will be possible. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029231 11.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029231 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029230/A+coaching+messiah%2c+a+lost+Icelandic+and+hope+for+the+first+triumph VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: With Ljubomir Vranjes at the helm, Telekom Veszprém aim to claim the long-awaited trophy on their 23rd participation in the top flight. Sun, 10 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029230 10.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029230 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029265/Young+guns+eager+to+make+their+mark FIRST HAND INSIGHT: No new VELUX EHF Champions League season is complete without young talent who make their breakthrough on the international stage and here are 10 names to watch out for this season. Sat, 09 Sep 2017 14:57:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029265 09.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029265 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029229/Velenje%e2%80%99s+fans+deserve+the+best VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Slovenian runners-up Rk Gorenje Velenje return after a three-year absence, aiming to reach at least the Last 16 under the guidance of Zeljko Babic. Sat, 09 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029229 09.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029229 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029228/No+transition%2c+strong+defence%3a+Szeged+dream+of+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: MOL-Pick Szeged enter the 2017/18 season with no major squad changes, as they aim to make it one step further than the quarter-finals. Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029228 08.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029228 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029221/Eggert%e2%80%99s+arrival+boosts+Skjern%e2%80%99s+hopes VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: The arrival of the experienced Anders Eggert at Skjern Handball will boost the Danish teams hopes of getting through the group phase knockout and qualifying for the Last 16. Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029221 08.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029221 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029245/Not+growing+old+%e2%80%93+gaining+experience FEATURE: Our team of players above the age of 33 have dominated handball for a decade, but they are far from done. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:01:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029245 07.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029245 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029241/Common+objective%3a+beat+Barca FEATURE: FC Barcelona Lassa have won the Liga ASOBAL de Balonmano in Spain for the past seven years, not losing a point for four years, but with the league returning to action tonight, can anyone change that? Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:27:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029241 06.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029241 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029220/Famous+new+arrivals%2c+and+a+former+player+as+manager VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: After a weak performance last season, Kadetten Schaffhausen have attempted to bolster their chances of success this year with the addition of several new players, and a new manager. Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:47:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029220 06.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029220 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029240/PSG%27s+lethal+attacking+force+tops+the+ranks FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: EHF correspondent Andri Yrkill Valsson takes a closer look at the best attacking teams in the VELUX EHF Champions League 2017/18, and the forecast is goals, goals, goals. Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029240 05.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029240 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029205/Star-studded+Paris+want+to+shine+on+the+podium VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: After having to settle for second place last season, Noka Serdarusic’s star-studded side will be determined to take home the trophy for the first time this season. Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:50:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029205 05.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029205 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029239/First+five+MOTW+ties+announced+for+the+2017%2f18+season NEWS REPORT: The first five Match of the Week ties have been announced with German, Polish, Hungarian and Danish sides hosting these initial head-to-heads. Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029239 05.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029239 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029237/Five+reasons+why+Sporting+CP+made+it+to+the+group+phase FEATURE: We look at five reasons why Sporting CP made it to the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase. Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:34:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029237 04.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029237 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029219/The+Oilers+aim+for+the+Last+16+again VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: After failing to make it out of the group phase last season, Orlen Wisla Plock will be seeking to return to form, and take their place in the Last 16. Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029219 04.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029219 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029227/Sporting+CP+qualify+for+group+phase+after+thriller QUALIFICATION REVIEW: Sporting CP secured a place in their second ever EHF Champions League group phase with an extra-time victory over Alpla HC Hard. Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:24:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029227 03.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029227 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029226/Meet+the+10+best+defences+of+the+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League FEATURE: Defending champions Vardar top the list of a brand-new power ranking focused on the most fundamental element of the game. Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:40:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029226 03.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029226 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029224/A+second-year+boost+for+Nantes%3f VELUX EHF Champions League club countdown: After their first appearance last season, HBC Nantes will now face top opponents in Group A in the Group Phase, and thanks to new arrival Kiril Lazarov, the French league runners-up want to upset the established order. Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:01:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029224 02.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029224 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029225/Alpla+shock+TATRAN+to+set+up+a+decider+against+Sporting+for+Group+Phase+qualification QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT REVIEW: Alpla HC Hard defeated TATRAN Presov to book a place in Sunday's decider against Sporting CP after the Portuguese side survived a second-half comeback from Cocks of Finland. Sat, 02 Sep 2017 18:43:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029225 02.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029225 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029223/4+teams%2c+1+spot%3a+Champions+League+throws+off+in+Slovakia QUALIFICATION PREVIEW: Hosts Presov, Hard, Sporting and Cocks are battling it out this weekend to earn the last remaining group phase berth Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:32:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029223 01.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029223 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029217/Can+a+record-breaking+coach+and+big+name+signing+guide+Montpellier+HB+to+the+last+eight+again%3f VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Since the new playing system was introduced, Montpellier HB were the first side to make it from Group Phase C or D and the play-offs, through to the quarter-finals of the VELUX EHF Champions League, where they lost to Veszprem as the team of coach Patrice Canayer came close to their first participation at the VELUX EHF FINAL4. Fri, 01 Sep 2017 12:38:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029217 01.09.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029217 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029214/Kopco%3a+Sporting%27s+man+in+the+spotlight FEATURE: Sporting CP's Michal Kopco will return to his native Slovakia this weekend in a bid to edge out former club Presov from the last spot in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 17:02:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029214 31.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029214 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029211/Cervar%e2%80%99s+double+function+and+a+pool+of+talent VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Last season, HC Metalurg missed the qualification for Group C to the Last 16 by one point, now the second VELUX EHF Champions League team from the ‘capital of European handball’ is out for more. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:21:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029211 31.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029211 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029210/Kiel+enjoy+the+pick+of+goalkeepers+for+the+new+season FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: EHF correspondent Kevin Domas reveals who he believes are the best goalkeeping pairings in this season's VELUX EHF Champions League. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029210 31.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029210 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029202/The+Bears+face+new+challenges%2c+even+on+home+turf VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Their golden days seem to be over for Chekhovskie Medvedi who will have to fight hard to enter the group C/D playoffs but 71-year-old coach Vladimir Maximov is trying everything as he enters another decade, still at the helm of ‘the Bears’. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:50:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029202 30.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029202 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029206/Hard+hope+to+end+the+Austrian+curse FEATURE: Lake Constance side Alpla HC Hard want to become the first Austrian club to qualify for the VELUX EHF Champions League group phase since 2008. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029206 30.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029206 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029200/PSG+edge+out+Barcelona+in+the+first+power+ranking FEATURE: Three of the teams that qualified for last season's VELUX EHF FINAL 4 are on track for success in this year's competition, according to a group of EHF correspondents. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029200 29.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029200 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029199/Nico+R%c3%b6nnberg%3a+Cocks+are+stronger+and+more+experienced+this+year FEATURE: Key player Nico Rönnberg feels sure that Finnish champions Cocks have improved their chances to qualify for the VELUX EHF Champions League compared to last year. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:02:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029199 29.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029199 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029198/Pungartnik%e2%80%99s+trip+down+memory+lane+to+the+very+beginning FEATURE: Former Celje player Roman Pungartnik recalls the EHF Champions League’s first match on its 24th anniversary and gives his view on the competition’s evolution as it enters its 25th season Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:33:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029198 29.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029198 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029195/Unleashed+lions+want+to+run+further VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Rhein-Neckar Löwen have been eliminated in the Last 16 for the past three years, but the Bundesliga champions know they can go further. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029195 29.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029195 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029193/New+season+and+bigger+dreams+for+Sporting+CP FEATURE: Last season finished with two titles and glory for Sporting CP, but the start of the new season brings new and greater ambitions for the Portuguese national champions. Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029193 28.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029193 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029187/Leon%3a+Proud+to+be+back+on+the+big+stage VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Spanish club Abanca Ademar Leon are determined to prove they deserve their VELUX EHF Champions League place. Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029187 28.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029187 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029183/Kristianstad+count+on+young+guns+for+Champions+League+success VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: IFK Kristianstad have a young team and plenty of confidence in their bid to make the Last16. Sun, 27 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029183 27.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029183 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029182/The+Zebras+hope+for+another+ticket+to+Cologne VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: THW Kiel (GER) – With Domagoj Duvnjak ruled out until November, Kiel have a tough group phase ahead Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029182 26.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029182 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029181/Homecoming+veterans+steal+Danish+league+headlines FEATURE: Homecoming heroes Anders Eggert and Jesper Nøddesbo have stolen the headlines in Denmark ahead of a season, in which ruling champions Aalborg Handbold will be trying to defend their title and deal with the absence of Sander Sagosen Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:17:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029181 25.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029181 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029180/A+family+reunion+and+a+boost+of+quality+for+Kielce VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Kielce coach Talant Dujshebaev has made it a family affair in Poland, with the aim of improving on last season's Last 16 exit. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029180 25.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029180 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029177/Machulla+looking+to+fill+Vranjes%27+shoes+at+Flensburg VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: The new management at SG Flensburg-Handewitt hope that 13 is not an unlucky number, as they lead the German club into their 13th EHF Champions League appearance. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029177 24.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029177 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029176/Elverum+hope+to+be+next+Norwegian+success+story VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: From the small Norwegian town of the same name, Elverum are set to embark on their third consecutive VELEX EHF Champions League campaign. Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029176 23.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029176 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029174/Cvijic+does+fashion%2c+Janc+the+handyman%2c+and+a+new+Karabatic+in+town LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Find out what the EHF Champions League's top stars have been doing away from the training courts Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:29:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029174 23.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029174 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029175/Leading+Bundesliga+trio+to+face+more+challenges FEATURE: While Champions League participants Flensburg, Kiel and Löwen were quiet on the transfer market, their continued dominance in the German domestic league might not be guaranteed Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:01:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029175 22.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029175 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029173/Tough+draw+for+young+RK+Celje+squad VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: RK Celje Pivovarna Laško (SLO). The Slovenian side have the youngest squad in the competition, but are aiming for qualification from a difficult Group B. Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029173 22.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029173 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028937/Sportradar+seeks+sports+data+journalists+for+EHF+club+competitions New freelance positions for match scouters available from the start of the 2017/18 season to collect match data from across the EHF top club competitions Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028937 22.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/028937 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029171/7+new+arrivals%2c+7+different+nationalities+for+Bucuresti VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Dinamo Bucuresti (ROU). With a reinforced squad the Romanian champions are hoping to make it into the play-offs Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:40:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029171 21.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029171 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029151/Top+shooters+left%2c+big+names+arrived+at+Brest VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: HC Meshkov Brest (BLR). With a rebuilt team, the Belarusian champions are looking beyond the group stage again Sun, 20 Aug 2017 11:29:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029151 20.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029151 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029147/Besiktas+want+to+make+Last+16+dream+come+true VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Besiktas Mogaz HT (TUR). Starting in their 10th season, the Turkish champions are hoping this will be their year Sat, 19 Aug 2017 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029147 19.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029147 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029146/Way+to+Cologne+gets+steeper+for+Barcelona VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: FC Barcelona Lassa (ESP). With the lack of serious competition in their domestic league, the Spanish champions are eyeing European success once more Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:31:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029146 18.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029146 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029143/Danish+champions+dream+big+despite+loss+of+Sagosen VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Aalborg Håndbold (DEN). The Danish champions are confident ahead of their return to Europe's top-level competition. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:15:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029143 17.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029143 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029138/All+eyes+on+the+hunted+from+Europe%27s+handball+capital VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: HC Vardar (MKD). The defending champions want to prove their glorious campaign last season was not a one-off. Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:13:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029138 16.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029138 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029135/Who%e2%80%99s+got+the+fastest+feet+in+the+Champions+League%3f LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Last week could not have been more diverse across the Champions League teams. August is well and truly here, and while some are breaking sweat and working out, others are working on their tan with almost the same tenacity. Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:27:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029135 14.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029135 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029130/The+12+hottest+transfers+in+Groups+A+%26+B FEATURE: The transfers of Dujshebaev (24), Sagosen (21) and Janc (20) highlight a new generation of Champions League stars. Here is an overview of the top signings this summer. Part 2: Groups A and B. Fri, 11 Aug 2017 13:59:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029130 11.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029130 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029127/The+6+hottest+transfers+in+Groups+C+%26+D FEATURE: With just five weeks left until the start of the VELUX EHF Champions League, here is a look at the top signings this summer. Part 1: Groups C and D. Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:40:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029127 09.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029127 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029120/Playing+times+for+first+five+rounds+released NEWS REPORT: The anniversary 25th season of the VELUX EHF Champions League will commence in Ukraine and Switzerland on Thursday 14 September Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:11:24 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029120 08.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029120 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029116/Best+half-year+ever+for+LANXESS+arena Nearly 1.5 million visitors in the home of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 from January until June Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:14:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029116 08.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029116 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029113/Fun+is+always+just+around+the+corner LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: With the start of the 2017/18 season looming, all teams are stepping up their preparations. But besides all the hard work, they still have time for a laugh. Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:09:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029113 07.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029113 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029101/Sweat%2c+laughter+and+knee-socks%3a+Kielce+return+to+handball FEATURE: Polish champions KS Vive Tauron Kielce welcome some fresh faces as they start their preparation for the new season ahead. Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:31:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029101 02.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029101 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029096/Final+days+of+vacation+float+away+as+the+hard+work+begins LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: The beginning of August marks the start of pre-season for the majority of clubs Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:21:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029096 01.08.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029096 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029072/Hockey%2c+beach%2c+candies+and+training+camps LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: The stars are enjoying some traditional but also some unusual pre-season activities less than two months until throw-off for the 2017/18 season Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:39:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029072 24.07.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029072 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029068/Travel+itinerary+for+all+clubs+in+the+anniversary+season+outlined NEWS REPORT: The playing schedules for all four Groups in the VELUX EHF Champions League 2017/18 season have been released Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:53:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029068 20.07.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029068 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029053/Tatran+Presov+set+to+welcome+qualification+hopefuls+to+Slovakia NEWS REPORT: For the second year in a row, Presov will host a VELUX EHF Champions League Qualification group Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029053 19.07.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029053 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029057/Fitness+tests%2c+fishing+and+some+undesirable+clothing+choices LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: From cardio tests to the summer’s best and worst dressed, we take a look at what the stars of the EHF Champions League have posted on social media last week. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:07:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029057 17.07.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029057 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029046/Camps%2c+holidays+and+the+early+days+of+pre-season+training LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: As we approach the middle of July, we catch up with players who are making the most of their final days on holiday, or have already made the leap into serious training Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029046 12.07.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029046 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029033/EHF+releases+distribution+of+European+Cup+places+for+2018%2f19 NEWS REPORT: Spain regains a second place for its teams in the VELUX EHF Champions League, while Hungary overtakes Denmark in the women’s ranking Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:24:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029033 05.07.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029033 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029029/LANXESS+continues+collaboration+with+the+home+of+club+handball%e2%80%99s+greatest+event The title sponsor of Cologne’s iconic arena, home of the VELUX EHF FINAL4, continues its collaboration for another five years. Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:29:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029029 03.07.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029029 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029026/Vardar+to+start+the+title+defence+in+a+group+with+record+champions NEWS REPORT: The reigning winners of the Europe's premier club competition to start in Group A with the eight-time winners FC Barcelona Lassa. Fri, 30 Jun 2017 22:04:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029026 30.06.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029026 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029024/Soaring+TV+coverage+promises+bright+anniversary+season NEWS REPORT: The previous VELUX EHF Champions League season reached new heights in terms of some TV figures, giving a promising perspective for the 25th edition Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:31:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029024 30.06.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029024 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029020/Draw+grants+first+right+to+organise+a+group+to+Hard NEWS REPORT: The draw in Vienna has determined the order of the hosting rights for the only VELUX EHF Champions League tournament Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:06:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029020 29.06.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029020 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029013/Seeding+for+the+group+phase+draw+released NEWS REPORT: No draw for the only qualification tournament is needed as the semi-final pairings have been determined. Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:21:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029013 26.06.2017 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/029013