en http://www.eurohandball.com Handball stories, news and interviews Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:27:18 GMT Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:27:18 GMT www.eurohandball.com Content Copyright by the European Handball Federation and EHF Marketing (c) 1994-2024 office@eurohandball.com http://www.eurohandball.com 0 0 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032894/Cocks+fight+off+feisty+Dicken+for+11th+Finnish+title STORY OF THE SEASON – FINLAND: Riihimäen Cocks won the men’s championship in Finland once again, but they were put to the test by an improving Dicken Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032894 13.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032894 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032593/Court+of+Handball+fines+RK+Celje+Pivovarna+Lasko OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Slovenian club has been fined for failing to provide coordination and support to the EHF Anti-Doping unit Tue, 07 May 2019 14:56:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032593 07.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032593 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032477/First+batch+of+All-star+Team+nominees+selected+by+the+coaches NEWS REPORT: More nominees will follow soon as the fan vote for the best selection of the VELUX EHF Champions League season will start ahead of the quarter-finals Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:01:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032477 15.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032477 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032383/Chrintz%3a+%e2%80%9cI+am+just+a+young+guy+who+likes+to+play+handball%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: IFK Kristianstad’s 18-year-old right wing Valter Chrintz was surprised to be nominated for Sweden in the upcoming EHF EURO Cup, and he prefers to keep his feet on the ground. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:36:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032383 02.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032383 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032260/Handball+unites+opposing+teams+and+fans PRESS RELEASE: Two recent campaigns run by the VELUX EHF Champions League and its partners Plan International and Gorenje promote friendship, team spirit and fairness as the core handball values Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:00:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032260 08.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032260 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032252/February+awards+crown+first-time+winners+Pukhouski+and+Klujber NEWS: Barys Pukhouski and Katrin Klujber impress EHF panel of journalists most Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:44:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032252 07.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032252 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032245/10+nations+still+in+title+race+after+176+matches+and+10%2c038+goals FACTS AND FIGURES: Before we head into the Last 16, let’s have a look at all interesting stats and numbers from the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase 2018/19 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032245 05.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032245 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032242/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW: A bit of boxing, basketball, some dance moves and a pair of superheroes are on the menu for this week’s social media highlights Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:07:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032242 05.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032242 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032238/Five+takeaways+after+the+group+phase TALKING POINTS: The end of the group phase in the VELUX EHF Champions League this weekend has left us with a lot to reflect on Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032238 04.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032238 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032237/Honesty+and+history+in+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: The spectacular final round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase didn’t leave coaches and players speechless Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032237 04.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032237 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032234/Zagreb+draw+in+Szeged+as+Paris+and+Skjern+wrap+up+Group+B+with+wins GROUP B REVIEW: Paris Saint-Germain finish the Group Stage with 13 wins from 14, Zagreb can't quite overtake Motor, while Skjern win the basement battle Sun, 03 Mar 2019 20:03:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032234 03.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032234 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032231/Plock+stun+Bjerringbro+with+incredible+second+half+comeback GROUP C/D REVIEW: Danish side see a six-goal lead blow up in their faces as they score just five goals in the second half Sun, 03 Mar 2019 17:37:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032231 03.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032231 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032225/Title+holders+eliminated%3b+Veszpr%c3%a9m+lock+in+second GROUP A REVIEW: Title holders Montpellier bow out of the title race with a loss to Vardar, while Veszprém win a thriller in Kielce to secure second place Sat, 02 Mar 2019 20:47:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032225 02.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032225 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032224/Flawless+Brest+proceed+to+Last+16 GROUP A REVIEW: For the fourth season in a row, Meshkov Brest are through to the Last 16 phase, thanks to a 32:23 win against Kristianstad and Montpellier’s loss to Vardar Sat, 02 Mar 2019 19:41:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032224 02.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032224 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032220/Bjerringbro+in+control+ahead+of+home+second+leg GROUP C/D PREVIEW: A four-goal home loss in the first leg has left Plock with a mountain to climb Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032220 01.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032220 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032211/Sulic+ruled+out+for+two+games OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Court of Handball imposed a two-match ban and a fine on the Croatian line player of Orlen Wisla Plock Renato Sulic. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 11:41:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032211 01.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032211 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032208/Zagreb+and+Zaporozhye+in+long-distance+battle+for+fifth+place GROUP B PREVIEW: HC PPD Zagreb and Motor Zaporozhye are the focus of the final group phase round, as both sides aim for fifth place on a table where the rankings are otherwise set Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:58:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032208 01.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032208 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032206/60+minutes+for+the+final+Last+16+berth GROUP A PREVIEW: One Last 16 berth, a hot streak for Veszprém and a battle for fourth place are the highlights of the last round for Group A, which features four games played at the same time Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032206 01.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032206 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032207/Sporting+reach+Last+16+with+second+half+recovery GROUP C/D REVIEW: Dinamo could not hold on to half-time advantage and Portuguese side qualify for the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 for the first time Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:32:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032207 28.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032207 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032204/The+road+to+the+Last+16%3a+what+teams+need+to+clinch+the+final+berth ROAD MAP: Montpellier, Meshkov Brest and IFK Kristianstad are in a three-way battle that can see only one team clinch the final Last 16 berth. We break down what each of the Group A teams needs to progress Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:22:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032204 28.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032204 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032202/Cadenas+eyes+MOTW+win+to+continue+Brest%e2%80%99s+Last+16+streak FEATURE: Meshkov need to win the Match of the Week against Kristianstad but coach Manolo Cadenas’ team will still need help from others to make it to the Last 16 again Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032202 28.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032202 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032196/Wanne%e2%80%99s+last-second+penalty+hands+Flensburg+third+place GROUP B REVIEW: SG Flensburg-Handewitt squandered a five-goal lead but ultimately saved a draw against HBC Nantes to lock up third place in the group Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032196 27.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032196 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032193/Sporting+ready+for+historic+mission+in+Bucharest FEATURE: The Portuguese side is on the brink of reaching the Last 16 for the first time, but has only a one-goal lead going into the decisive leg of the play-off against Dinamo on Thursday Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032193 27.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032193 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032192/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+and+Plan+International+team+up+for+kids Round 14 matches of the VELUX EHF Champion League will see charity partner Plan International launch a new campaign ‘Team up for kids!’ to support children’s right and girls’ equality Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:00:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032192 27.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032192 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032190/Last+chance+saloon+for+Melvyn+Richardson+and+Montpellier FEATURE: Young right back Melvyn Richardson is enjoying the best form of his career to date, but his adventure in Europe will come to a premature end if Montpellier suffer defeat this weekend Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:49:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032190 27.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032190 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032186/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW: A snapshot of Ludovic Fabregas’ life before handball, special gifts for elite coaches, astonishing goals and some famous fans for CSM Bucharest are among the online highlights this week Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032186 26.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032186 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032184/Midweek+knockout+tie+hangs+in+the+balance MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Wednesday and Thursday’s matches are two of the most important in Round 14 of the VELUX EHF Champions League Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:06:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032184 26.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032184 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032183/Showdown+in+Brest+in+focus+for+Match+of+the+Week NEWS: The VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase’s final Match of the Week feature’s the battle for sixth place in Group A between HC Meshkov Brest and IFK Kristianstad Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:58:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032183 26.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032183 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032179/Six+teams+in+focus TALKING POINTS: We are only one round away from the end of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase. Meanwhile, the Group C+D Play-offs are in full swing Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:26:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032179 25.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032179 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032178/Confidence+and+honour+appear+in+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: Coaches and players reflect on this week’s matches as it is crunch time in the VELUX EHF Champions League with only one round left to book Last 16 tickets Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032178 25.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032178 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032177/Bar%c3%a7a+secure+first+place%2c+book+direct+quarter-final+spot GROUP A REVIEW: Barça Lassa win for 11th time, reigning champions Montpellier have one last chance to qualify Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:51:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032177 24.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032177 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032176/Sixth+win+in+a+row+brings+Veszpr%c3%a9m+closer+to+second+place GROUP A REVIEW: Telekom Veszprém HC struggled in the first half, but their defence amped up in the second to get a 28:20 win against HC Meshkov Brest Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:12:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032176 24.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032176 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032175/Zagreb+and+Zaporozhye+qualify+through%2c+Celje+and+Skjern+out GROUP B REVIEW: Celje and Skjern had to count on victories in round 13 of to keep hoping for a Last 16 berth, but both lost and are out, Zagreb lose to Flensburg but go through too Sun, 24 Feb 2019 19:42:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032175 24.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032175 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032167/Vardar+return+to+winning+ways GROUP A REVIEW: Vardar responded to last week's Match of the Week loss with an away win in Sweden against Kristianstad Sat, 23 Feb 2019 21:09:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032167 23.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032167 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032166/Bjerringbro-Silkeborg+take+major+step+towards+Last+16 GROUP PHASE KNOCKOUT REVIEW: Bjerringbro-Silkeborg took a major step towards reaching the Last 16 by winning away in Poland against Wisla Plock, while Sporting CP claimed a home win over Dinamo Bucuresti Sat, 23 Feb 2019 20:31:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032166 23.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032166 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032165/Nantes+edge+Szeged+to+move+into+third MATCH OF THE WEEK REVIEW: After getting back to winning ways last weekend, Nantes enjoyed a second straight VELUX EHF Champions League success, against MOL-Pick Szeged in the Match of the Week. Sat, 23 Feb 2019 19:55:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032165 23.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032165 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032160/Knockout+action+begins+in+Lisbon+and+Plock GROUP C/D PREVIEW: The four teams which emerged from Groups C and D must now battle over two legs for the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032160 22.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032160 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032154/Bar%c3%a7a+and+PSG+aim+for+top+spots GROUP A/B PREVIEW: While the battle for the Last 16 rages behind them, both Barça Lassa and Paris Saint-Germain need just one point to secure first place in their group Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:46:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032154 21.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032154 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032145/Bjerringbro-Silkeborg+put+faith+in+their+experienced+line+player+duo FEATURE: With a combined age of 78, Bjerringbro-Silkeborg line players Michael V. Knudsen and Jesper Nøddesbo possess a wealth of experience, which may prove vital for the Danish club in the upcoming VELUX EHF Champions Leauge Group Phase Knockout Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032145 21.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032145 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032150/Bar%c3%a7a+call-up+is+%e2%80%9cdream+come+true%e2%80%9d+for+Nemanja+Ilic FEATURE: The Serbian left wing, who swapped Toulouse for the Spanish powerhouse to replace Casper Mortensen, returns to France with his new club to play against Montpellier HB this weekend Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032150 21.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032150 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032149/Bonnefoi+benefits+from+Nantes+experience FEATURE: Replacing injured Cyril Dumoulin until the end of the season, Nantes goalkeeper Kevin Bonnefoi is looking forward to his first ever Match of the Week this Saturday Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032149 21.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032149 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032148/L%c3%b6wen+beat+Kielce%2c+but+fail+to+leapfrog+them+-+for+now GROUP A REVIEW: Without three key players, Kielce could not find the proper weapons to stop Löwen, who earned their second win in the past six games, 30:29 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:16:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032148 20.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032148 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032137/One+group%2c+two+tickets%2c+four+contenders%3a+What+you+need+to+know FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Zagreb, Motor Zaporozhye, Celje and Skjern all still have a chance to reach the Last 16. Which teams are in the best position to take Group B’s remaining two tickets to the knock-out stage? Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032137 20.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032137 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032143/L%c3%b6wen+host+Kielce+in+battle+for+fourth+place MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Two struggling teams which combined for only three wins in their past 10 games are trying to build momentum for the Last 16 phase Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032143 20.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032143 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032141/Hugo+Descat+wants+proper+farewell+from+Dinamo FEATURE: The French left wing will leave Bucharest after this season, but first wants to help the club reach the Last 16 of the VELUX EHF Champions League for the first time since 1998 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032141 19.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032141 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032140/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW: This week, the social media review focuses on how coaches unwind after a game, how Valentine’s Day celebrated and another player with ice in his veins Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:54:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032140 19.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032140 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032136/Six+takeaways+after+Round+12 TALKING POINTS: With the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase nearing its climax, things are becoming clearer which teams will get a chance to continue in the competition. And the time is running out for those who are on the edge Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032136 18.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032136 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032135/Learned+lessons+and+repeated+history+make+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: With the group phase approaching decision time, coaches and players in the VELUX EHF Champions League are dealing with increasing pressure Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032135 18.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032135 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032133/Bar%c3%a7a+edge+closer+to+quarter-final+berth+with+win+over+Kristianstad GROUP A REVIEW: The Spanish powerhouse’s tenth win of the season was never in doubt, as they led from start to finish in an overpowering 43:26 win Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:04:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032133 17.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032133 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032130/Nantes+and+Szeged+recover+from+bad+starts+to+snatch+points%2c+Paris+beat+Zagreb GROUP B REVIEW: Topsy-turvy clashes in Group A resulted in narrow victories for Szeged and Nantes, while leader Paris Saint-Germain register convincing win over Zagreb Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:23:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032130 17.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032130 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032125/Brest+snap+winless+streak%3b+Montpellier+defeat+Kielce GROUP A REVIEW: Meshkov Brest snapped a nine-match winless streak against Rhein-Neckar Löwen. Meanwhile, Montpellier won away against Kielce in Poland. Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:50:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032125 16.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032125 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032124/Veszpr%c3%a9m+leapfrog+Vardar+with+superb+win MATCH OF THE WEEK REVIEW: A superb Match of the Week, which witnessed eight lead changes, saw Veszprem take their fifth win in a row, 29:27, against Vardar. Sat, 16 Feb 2019 19:49:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032124 16.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032124 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032118/Vardar+and+Veszpr%c3%a9m+in+do-or-die+clash+for+second+place GROUP A/B PREVIEW: The Match of the Week features a fierce battle between Vardar and Veszprém, who tussle for second place in Group A, while Barça and PSG are looking to secure their group wins Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:02:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032118 15.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032118 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032115/Court+of+Appeal+upholds+fines+for+PGE+Vive+Kielce OFFICIAL STATEMENT: All three fines for the Polish club issued by the Court of Handball have been confirmed by the second instance. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:55:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032115 14.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032115 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032113/Nielsen%3a+%e2%80%9cIt+will+be+a+game+like+any+other%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Skjern goalkeeper Emil Nielsen is not phased by the prospect of facing his future club, HBC Nantes, in a critical battle on Sunday Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:13:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032113 14.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032113 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032112/A+three-way+tussle+impossible+to+predict FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Currently level with three rounds remaining, Montpellier, Kristianstad and Meshkov Brest are fighting for sixth place in Group A. Who has the best chance to progress? Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:05:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032112 14.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032112 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032110/A+clash+of+biblical+proportions TOM'S BLOG: This Saturday's Match of the Week between Vardar and Veszprém has all the ingredients of an epic encounter Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:22:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032110 14.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032110 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032105/One-goal+nail-biter+takes+Flensburg+close+to+Last+16 GROUP B REVIEW: A penalty goal from Hampus Wanne earned SG Flensburg-Handewitt a one-goal win at home against RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko on Wednesday night Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:05:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032105 13.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032105 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032100/Unforgettable+January+for+award+winners+Pintea+and+Hansen NEWS: Romanian and Danish stars made a big splash in the handball world in January to win the EHF Player of the Month awards Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032100 13.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032100 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032096/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW: An emotional evening in Veszprém, a little bit of fun in Paris and stunning goals were on the menu last week in the European top competitions Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:53:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032096 12.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032096 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032094/Kielce+fan%e2%80%99s+fridge+brings+a+simply+perfect+moment+to+sick+children NEWS: A PGE VIVE Kielce fan who won a club-branded Gorenje fridge in an online competition has donated his prize to children in Kielce’s hospital Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:40:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032094 12.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032094 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032091/Flensburg+on+the+verge+of+Last+16+progression MIDWEEK PREVIEW: After narrow losses in their opening matches of 2019, both Flensburg and Celje have a chance to bounce back immediately Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:30:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032091 12.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032091 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032089/Decisive+results+as+the+Champions+League+returns TALKING POINTS: After more than two months out due to the Men’s World Championship, the VELUX EHF Champions League has returned to action with all the joy that follows Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032089 11.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032089 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032085/Strong+character+and+attitude+are+keys+to+win%2c+say+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: Some were disappointed, some were satisfied – here’s what the VELUX EHF Champions League coaches had to say in the first week back Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:58:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032085 11.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032085 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032082/Zaporozhye+and+Zagreb+boost+their+Last+16+hopes GROUP B REVIEW: The Ukrainian side upsets Flensburg-Handewitt while the Croatian champions defeat Skjern as the battle for Last 16 spots remains wide open Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032082 10.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032082 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032081/Szeged+get+late+win+over+Celje+in+MOTW MATCH OF THE WEEK REVIEW: The Hungarian side secured second place in Group B with a narrow win in Slovenia, thanks to a Maqueda strike seven seconds before the end Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032081 10.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032081 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032071/Veszpr%c3%a9m+snap+Bar%c3%a7a%e2%80%99s+nine-game+winning+streak%2c+Montpellier+breathe+again GROUP A REVIEW: An emotional game sees the Hungarian hosts hand the group leaders their second loss of the season, while the defending champions are still alive after a six-goal win over Brest, and Kielce take two points in Kristianstad Sat, 09 Feb 2019 19:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032071 09.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032071 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032062/%e2%80%9cHandball+is+a+game+of+skill%2c+but+more+a+game+of+will%e2%80%9d TOM’S BLOG: With the group phase of the VELUX EHF Champions League resuming this week, ehfTV.com commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin reflects on what it takes to succeed in handball Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032062 08.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032062 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032060/Sostaric%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+are+going+for+four+wins+in+a+row%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: One of three Slovenians in the squad of Hungarian side Szeged, Mario Sostaric looks forward to the Match of the Week against Celje on Sunday Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032060 08.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032060 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032054/Bar%c3%a7a+eye+10th+win+in+a+row GROUP A/B PREVIEW: The Spanish powerhouse could edge closer to securing a quarter-final berth as winners of Group A, but their round 11 opponents Veszprém are riding their own three-game winning streak Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:10:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032054 08.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032054 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032052/Paris+secure+victory+in+all-French+battle GROUP B REVIEW: After a slow start PSG and Nantes served up a high-scoring derby which went the group leaders’ way Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:01:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032052 07.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032052 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032051/Hansen%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+need+to+find+the+right+timing+again%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Even an MVP from the recent World Championship needs to find the right timing again when returning to his club team, Danish PSG star Mikkel Hansen realises. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:41:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032051 07.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032051 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032047/Mortensen+and+Neagu+voted+EHF+Players+of+the+Year PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Almost 70,000 fans had their say and elected Barca’s Casper Mortensen and CSM’s Cristina Neagu as the EHF Players of the Year Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032047 07.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032047 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032044/Who+is+Captain+Europe%3f The EHF Champions League and its official outfitter Salming are looking for #captaineurope in their new social media campaign Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032044 07.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032044 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032043/Bar%c3%a7a+and+Nantes+look+to+Toulouse+for+injury+cover NEWS: Six players included as late entries to the VELUX EHF Champions League ahead of Round 11 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032043 07.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032043 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032042/Vardar+edge+closer+to+second+place+at+L%c3%b6wen%e2%80%99s+expense GROUP A REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen could not emulate their coach’s confidence, as they lost their second home game in a row, 27:30, against Vardar Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:03:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032042 06.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032042 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032037/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+returns+with+a+bang GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Two highly anticipated clashes are on the midweek menu when the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase resumes from its two-month winter break Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032037 05.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032037 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032034/MVP+Mikkel+Hansen+sends+PSG+top+of+the+Power+Ranking NEWS: It has been two months since the last VELUX EHF Champions League clash, but the World Championship has had a big impact on Europe’s top clubs Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:21:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032034 05.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032034 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031998/A+new+world+champion+and+how+PSG+stole+the+show LAST WEEK IN THE CL: Denmark won the World Championship for the first time, boasting 14 players who are plying their trade in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Elsewhere, teams are vying to get back to full strength Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031998 28.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031998 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031961/Mortensen%27s+successful+change CL STARS AT THE WORLDS: Danish left wing is fit again Casper Mortensen and keen to reach the VELUX EHF FINAL4 with Barça Lassa, after what he hopes will be a successful World Championship with Denmark. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:18:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031961 18.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031961 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031955/Court+of+Handball+fines+Vardar OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Macedonian club has been sanctioned for failing to remove the homophobic banner from the stands at the VELUX EHF Champions League match against PGE Vive Kielce. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:22:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031955 17.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031955 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031952/After+worlds%2c+R%c3%b8d+will+chase+FINAL4+dream+with+Flensburg CL STARS AT THE WORLDS: This month, Magnus Rød is trying to win the World Championship with Norway. From next month, the right back is after success with Flensburg in the VELUX EHF Champions League again Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031952 17.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031952 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031951/First+Match+of+the+Week+of+2019+goes+to+Celje NEWS: Slovenia, FYR Macedonia and France are the destinations for the headline matches when the VELUX EHF Champions League returns in February Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031951 17.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031951 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031947/Mahe+brings+Veszpr%c3%a9m+experience+to+national+team CL STARS AT THE WORLDS: Playing with France at the World Championship 2019, Veszprém centre back Kentin Mahe has temporarily returned to Germany, where he spent eight years of his club career Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031947 15.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031947 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031946/108+Champions+League+stars+on+the+world+stage FACTS AND FIGURES: Rhein-Neckar Löwen and Barcelona best represented at the 2019 World Championship, while defending champions France have a squad almost entirely comprised of VELUX EHF Champions League players Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:17:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031946 14.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031946 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031928/Tamse+takes+over+the+reins+in+Zagreb NEWS: Former Celje coach succeeds Lino Cervar at former VELUX EHF Champions League rivals Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:52:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031928 07.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031928 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031906/Court+of+Handball+imposes+fines+on+Kielce+and+Vardar OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Both clubs were sanctioned for various infringements in their last direct VELUX EHF Champions League encounter. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:24:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031906 20.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031906 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031847/Neagu+and+Mortensen+claim+the+November+crowns NEWS REPORT: Cristina Neagu and Casper U. Morgensen left no doubt as the EHF Players of the Month for November were awarded. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:02:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031847 11.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031847 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031805/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+reviews+a+great+first+half+of+the+season Europe’s handball fans have been treated to one of the most thrilling editions of the VELUX EHF Champions League so far and there is still plenty more action to come Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031805 05.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031805 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031784/Six+teams+enter+the+break+with+positive+thoughts TALKING POINTS: As the VELUX EHF Champions League heads into the winter break, play-off places have been confirmed in Groups C/D after Round 10, while there was again plenty of entertaining action on offer in Groups A/B. Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:43:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031784 03.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031784 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031783/Joy+and+positive+prospect+dominate+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: Players and coaches left us with some great handball and ditto quotes after Round 10, the last matches before the VELUX EHF Champions League heads into its winter break Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031783 03.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031783 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031779/What+follows+next+for+the+four+qualifiers+from+C%26D%3f NEWS REPORT: Bjerringbro-Silkeborg, Sporting CP, Dinamo Bucuresti and Orlen Wisla Plock will return to action in the end of February in the group phase knock-out phase. Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:29:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031779 03.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031779 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031776/Veszpr%c3%a9m+win+in+MOTW+pushes+Montpellier+closer+to+early+exit MATCH OF THE WEEK REVIEW: The Hungarian side continued its improvement under coach David Davis, leaving the defending champions no chance (25:19) in an intense Match of the Week Sun, 02 Dec 2018 21:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031776 02.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031776 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031772/Bar%c3%a7a+record+ninth+consecutive+win GROUP A REVIEW: Another sensational attacking performance by Barça Lassa ensured a record ninth consecutive win in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Sun, 02 Dec 2018 21:24:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031772 02.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031772 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031770/Second+half+comeback+earns+Celje+a+point GROUP B REVIEW: Tilen Kodrin’s last-minute goal saw Celje snatch a point in the home match against Nantes Sun, 02 Dec 2018 20:16:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031770 02.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031770 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031769/Bjerringbro+grab+last+play-off+spot+as+Presov+bow+out GROUP C REVIEW: A thrilling encounter between Bjerringbro-Silkeborg and Sporting CP ended with the home team claiming a crucial win Sun, 02 Dec 2018 19:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031769 02.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031769 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031764/Draw+in+Leon+confirms+Dinamo+as+group+winners GROUP D REVIEW: ABANCA Ademar Leon and Elverum Handball finished level after a tight match in Spain, meaning Dinamo Bucuresti finish top of the group. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031764 01.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031764 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031763/Vardar+move+into+second+place+with+crucial+win GROUP A REVIEW: Vardar secure win against Kielce to enter the winter break in second place. Meanwhile, Rhein-Neckar Löwen claimed their sixth victory of the season against IFK Kristianstad. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:33:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031763 01.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031763 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031760/Paris+Saint-Germain+and+Zagreb+claim+home+victories GROUP B REVIEW: Paris-Saint Germain are back on track after a comprehensive win against Skjern Handbold, while HC PPD Zagreb climbed off the bottom of the table with a narrow victory against HC Motor Zaporozhye. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:12:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031760 01.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031760 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031756/Presov+keep+qualification+hopes+alive GROUP C REVIEW: TATRAN Presov keep their play-off hopes alive with a win over HC Metalurg. Chekhovskie Medvedi defeated Beskitas Mogaz in the battle for fourth place. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 17:12:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031756 01.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031756 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031747/Presov+need+a+win+and+hope+for+a+miracle+in+Silkeborg GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Both groups are seemingly done and dusted but there is still a lot what can in theory change the final standings. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:23:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031747 30.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031747 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031746/Sporting+made+history+but+still+want+more FEATURE: The Portuguese team secured a Group C/D play-off berth last week, but centre back Carlos Ruesga says they still “are ambitious and want to win the group” by beating Bjerringbro on Sunday Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031746 30.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031746 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031745/24+chances+to+win+with+%e2%80%98happy+%23handballholidays%e2%80%99 NEWS: Advent calendar competition on Instagram offers fans the chance to win an array of prizes connected to Europe’s top flight club competitions Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:55:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031745 30.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031745 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031743/Dinamo+Bucuresti+book+play-off+berth+and+top+group+after+win+in+Thun GROUP D REVIEW: A four-goal win in Switzerland secured Dinamo Bucuresti's title of Group D winners in the VELUX EHF Champions League Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:13:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031743 29.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031743 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031742/Bar%c3%a7a+and+PSG+look+to+strengthen+their+grip+on+the+top+spots GROUP A/B PREVIEW: While Szeged faltered and Kielce face Vardar, the two top sides in Groups A and B can extend their leads at the top of the tables. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:23:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031742 29.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031742 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031727/Gajic%3a+%e2%80%9cI+have+never+lost+against+Montpellier%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Veszprém right wing Dragan Gajic is looking forward to meeting his former club, Montpellier HB, in Sunday’s Match of the Week Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031727 29.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031727 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031735/Flensburg+take+points+off+Szeged+to+move+third GROUP B REVIEW: After beating PSG at the weekend, Szeged's form came to abrupt hault in Germany as Flensburg win a thriller. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:13:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031735 28.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031735 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031734/Buzzer-beater+from+R%c3%b6nnberg+secures+sensational+Cocks+win GROUP D REVIEW: Cocks bowed out of the VELUX EHF Champions League with a stunning comeback against Plock, securing the points with a last-gasp winner. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:04:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031734 28.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031734 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031725/Leon%27s+%27Artist%27+wants+more+battles FEATURE: At 41, Juanin Garcia isn't done yet, and the left wing hopes for a chance to play for another play-off ticket with Leon on Saturday Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031725 28.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031725 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031715/Szeged+set+sights+on+top+spot MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Hungarian champions can climb to first place in Group B with a win at Flensburg, while a pair of Group D matches play a big part in the play-off race Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031715 27.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031715 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031717/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review FEATURE: While the VELUX EHF Champions League is still in full flow, the stars of the women’s top-flight club competition in Europe have shifted their focus to the EHF EURO 2018 in France Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031717 27.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031717 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031708/History+and+disappointment+in+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: Win or lose, coaches and players expressed their opinions again after their matches in the remarkable Round 9. We have selected the best ones Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031708 26.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031708 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031707/Six+topics+to+speak+about+after+Round+9 TALKING POINTS: There was definitely no shortage of drama and excitement in last week’s VELUX EHF Champions League action, leaving us with a lot to reflect on Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031707 26.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031707 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031702/Cold-blooded+Elverum+earn+another+win+at+the+buzzer GROUP D REVIEW: For the second week in a row, Elverum earned a 29:28 win in the dying seconds of the game to keep up their hopes for a play-off berth Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:14:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031702 25.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031702 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031701/Astonishing+Chrintz+stars+as+Kristianstad+down+title+holders GROUP A REVIEW: 18-year old right wing Valter Chrintz had ice in his veins to bring IFK Kristianstad a win against Montpellier in the closing seconds Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031701 25.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031701 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031700/Zaporozhye+and+Flensburg+take+important+wins GROUP B REVIEW: SG Flensburg-Handewitt and HC Motor Zaporozhye sealed key victories over Skjern and Celje Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:13:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031700 25.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031700 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031699/Nantes+overcome+three-goal+deficit+to+draw+in+Zagreb GROUP B REVIEW: The now traditionally close clash between HBC Nantes and HC PPD Zagreb sees a nail-biting encounter once again, ending with the teams splitting the points Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:48:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031699 24.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031699 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031698/Szeged+end+PSG%e2%80%99s+unbeaten+run+in+Match+of+the+Week MOTW REVIEW: MOL-Pick Szeged became the first team to defeat Paris-Saint Germain this season, and narrow the gap to the Group B leaders to just one point Sat, 24 Nov 2018 20:22:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031698 24.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031698 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031697/Plock+survive+early+scare+to+progress+to+the+next+phase GROUP D REVIEW: Wisla Plock become the first side to earn the Group C+D play-off ticket after a hard-fought win against Leon, 25:23, on Saturday evening Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:10:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031697 24.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031697 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031696/Late+comeback+saves+Vardar+a+point%3b+Bar%c3%a7a+unstoppable+in+Kielce GROUP A REVIEW: Meshkov Brest look on their way to victory before Vardar clinch a last-gasp draw, while Barça and Kielce pummel the goals in a high-scoring encounter that ends with victory for the Spanish side Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:04:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031696 24.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031696 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031695/Sporting+qualify+for+play-offs+after+Bjerringbro+win+in+Skopje GROUP C REVIEW: Sporting defeat Besiktas to clinch an historic play-off berth, TATRAN Presov suffer a heavy defeat versus Chekhovskie Medvedi and BSV take a decisive win against Metalurg Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:58:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031695 24.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031695 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031693/Every+point+counts+as+play-off+race+approaches+climax GROUP C/D PREVIEW: The battle for a place in this season’s group phase knockout is going to the wire, and no team wants to drop points in this weekend’s penultimate round Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031693 23.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031693 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031691/Top-two+clashes+spearhead+intriguing+round GROUP A/B PREVIEW: The top-ranked teams in the two groups will face each other this round. In the Match of the Week, Szeged hope to become the first this season to defeat PSG Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:12:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031691 23.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031691 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031689/Cervar+announces+departure+from+Zagreb NEWS REPORT: Lino Cervar has announced that he will leave HC PPD Zagreb at the end of the year to focus on his Croatia national team duties Fri, 23 Nov 2018 10:35:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031689 23.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031689 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031688/Of+pancakes+and+crepes+(a+bit+of+waffle) BLOG: If this was the baking competition the crepe wins the competition hands down. But there are those of us who back home cooking every day of the week, ehfTV commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin hints in metaphors ahead of the Match of the Week in Round 9. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:56:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031688 22.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031688 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031687/Palmarsson+shines+again FEATURE: The Icelandic playmaker is showing his best version on court for Barça this season, but hopes that his best is yet to come – and that handball fans will get to enjoy that form on a certain court in Cologne Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:10:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031687 22.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031687 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031680/Relentless+Veszpr%c3%a9m+avenge+home+loss+against+L%c3%b6wen GROUP A REVIEW: A gritty Veszprém side earned their second win in a row, taking Löwen’s scalp, 29:25 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:24:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031680 21.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031680 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031679/Descat+delivers+for+play-off+hopefuls+Dinamo GROUP D REVIEW: Bucharest survive Cocks' comeback to keep Last 16 dreams and a perfect home record intact Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:04:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031679 21.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031679 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031676/Five+reasons+why+Montpellier+can+still+qualify FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Starting your season with one point from seven matches - and still advancing to the Last 16? Why not! After their first win, in Round 8, the defending champions have every chance to make it Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031676 21.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031676 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031672/The+social+side+in+handball%3a+last+week+in+review FEATURE: There was no shortage of interesting posts on social media after last week’s 22 matches in Europe’s two top-flight competitions Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031672 20.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031672 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031671/Kohlbacher%3a+%e2%80%9cThere+is+always+upside+potential%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Playing his first season in the VELUX EHF Champions League, Jannik Kohlbacher has already become a key player for Rhein-Neckar Löwen Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031671 20.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031671 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031669/L%c3%b6wen+return+home+to+face+resurgent+Veszpr%c3%a9m MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Key clashes in the race for the Last 16 in Mannheim and Bucharest get Round 9 off to a flying start Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:18:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031669 20.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031669 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031668/Veszpr%c3%a9m+welcome+the+champions+in+final+Match+of+the+Week+of+2018 NEWS: Two European heavyweights with underwhelming results have an opportunity to head into the winter break on a high Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:23:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031668 20.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031668 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031659/Veszpr%c3%a9m%27s+sweet+victory+tops+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: The Hungarian side’s win tasting like candy and the waking-up of defending champions Montpellier are just two of the topics coaches and players talked about in Round 8 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031659 19.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031659 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031658/Tension+is+building%3a+four+talking+points+after+Round+8 TALKING POINTS: Groups C/D in the VELUX EHF Champions League are in for an exciting finish after last weekend’s Round 8 results, while Groups A/B have just passed the halfway mark Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031658 19.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031658 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031652/Elverum+snatch+two+points+in+thriller+against+Bucuresti GROUP D REVIEW: Elverum have kept their chances of progressing alive with a narrow win over Dinamo Bucuresti Sun, 18 Nov 2018 20:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031652 18.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031652 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031651/Skjern+and+Zaporozhye+snatch+away+points%2c+Celje+control+Zagreb GROUP B REVIEW: Nantes fell again to Zaporozhye while Skjern held Szeged to a draw and Celje beat Zagreb Sun, 18 Nov 2018 19:32:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031651 18.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031651 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031646/Presov+win+Bjerringbro+drama GROUP C REVIEW: Three teams now have 12 points in Group C after Presov beat Bjerringbro-Silkeborg for the second time this season Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031646 18.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031646 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031644/Leon+keep+playoff+hopes+alive+with+clear+win GROUP D REVIEW: Abanca Ademar Leon advanced into second place of Group D through a clear home win against Riihimäen Cocks on Saturday night. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:21:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031644 17.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031644 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031642/Sublime+Bar%c3%a7a+show+no+mercy+against+Vardar MOTW REVIEW: A defensive masterpiece in the second half that saw Vardar score only twice in 15 minutes helped Barça Lassa power past their opponents Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:52:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031642 17.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031642 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031641/Veszpr%c3%a9m+and+Kielce+take+important+home+wins GROUP A REVIEW: Veszprém avenged last week’s defeat against Kristianstad, while Kielce had to sweat for two points against Brest Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:52:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031641 17.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031641 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031638/Besiktas+earn+tough+win+and+Sporting+hold+on+against+Medvedi GROUP C REVIEW: By the slightest of margins, Besiktas edged a 23:22 win against Metalurg, while Sporting held on to beat Chekhovskie Medvedi Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:52:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031638 17.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031638 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031636/Chupryna%e2%80%99s+unorthodox+style+is+key+to+Presov%e2%80%99s+success FEATURE: With three matches still to go, Tatran Presov have already gathered more points in the group phase than ever before, and their Ukrainian goalkeeper Igor Chupryna has contributed a lot to that achievement Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031636 16.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031636 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031633/Play-off+race+heats+up+in+Round+8 GROUP C/D PREVIEW: It will be no mistakes allowed this weekend for six teams which have at least a reasonable chance of reaching the group phase knockout Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031633 16.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031633 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031631/Bar%c3%a7a+and+Szeged+aim+for+seventh+wins%2c+while+Veszpr%c3%a9m+seek+revenge GROUP A/B PREVIEW: The competition in Group B is heating up with six teams within four points of each other, making for a big weekend of clashes with crucial points on the line Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:10:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031631 16.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031631 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031629/Tamminen%3a+%e2%80%9cNow+everyone+knows+who+Riihim%c3%a4en+Cocks+are%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Following their first win in the VELUX EHF Champions League, Riihimäen Cocks feel they belong at this stage and have their sights set on more success Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:49:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031629 16.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031629 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031626/Thun+denied+yet+again+as+Plock+go+clear+at+top GROUP D REVIEW: Wacker Thun suffer another narrow loss against their Polish guests, who took a big step towards the play-offs Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:10:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031626 15.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031626 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031623/%e2%80%9cThis+perfect+dream%e2%80%9d TOM’S BLOG: Ahead of the MOTW clash of the titans, Barca Lassa versus HC Vardar, ehfTV commentator Tom O’Brannagain looks at Xavi Pascual’s brilliant new tactics Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:46:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031623 15.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031623 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031620/Superb+Montpellier+earn+first+win+of+season GROUP A REVIEW: A record seven-game winless streak was finally stopped by the title holders, with a dominating 31:26 win against Rhein-Neckar Löwen Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031620 14.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031620 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031619/Thierry+Omeyer+helps+PSG+keep+record+intact GROUP B REVIEW: The French champion made it eight wins from as many matches, beating Flensburg for the second time in four days Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031619 14.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031619 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031614/Gorenje+offers+club-branded+fridge+for+the+most+creative+handball+fan NEWS: VELUX EHF Champions League Premium sponsor Gorenje has launched its #simplymoments contest to provide a creative fan with a fridge in the design of their favourite club Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:13:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031614 14.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031614 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031610/Gritty+and+ambitious+Dinamo+%e2%80%9care+living+the+dream%e2%80%9d FEATURE: In one of the feel-good stories of the season, the Romanian champions have been taking the VELUX EHF Champions League by surprise. This is the story behind their success Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031610 14.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031610 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031609/French-German+double-header+highlight+midweek+card MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Montpellier seek their first win of the season at home against Löwen, while Flensburg aim to ruin PSG’s 100% record Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:22:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031609 13.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031609 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031608/Court+of+Handball+fines+HC+Motor+Zaporozhye OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The fine of 7,500 € has been imposed on the Ukrainian club for the violation of the VELUX EHF Champions League regulations. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:38:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031608 13.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031608 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031607/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review FEATURE: The VELUX EHF Champions League is heading towards the business end of the group phase, with each game and point won becoming more and more important Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:13:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031607 13.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031607 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031605/Troubles+and+triumphs+in+Round+7 TALKING POINTS: Some teams just don’t seem to get out of trouble while others continue to shine. Here are the main topics after last week’s round in the VELUX EHF Champions League Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031605 12.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031605 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031604/Historic+records+appear+in+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: Coaches and players talked about setting new best marks as one team got its first victory in the VELUX EHF Champions League while another team reached its highest points total ever Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031604 12.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031604 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031597/Szeged+take+points+in+Skjern%2c+Nantes+grab+one+in+Zaporozhye GROUP B REVIEW: MOL-Pick Szeged came back from a half-time deficit to beat Skjern at home, while HC Motor Zaporozhye drew with Nantes Sun, 11 Nov 2018 19:10:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031597 11.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031597 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031598/Bar%c3%a7a+clear+at+top+of+Group+A+after+win+in+Skopje GROUP A REVIEW: Spanish champions flex their muscles and wrestle two points from Vardar at home for the first time this season Sun, 11 Nov 2018 19:08:02 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031598 11.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031598 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031593/Historic+first+win+for+Cocks GROUP D REVIEW: At their seventh attempt, Riihimäen Cocks managed to take their first win in the VELUX EHF Champions League, leaving Wacker Thun without a victory Sun, 11 Nov 2018 16:12:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031593 11.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031593 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031592/Fierce+defence+brings+Zagreb+vital+win+in+fiery+clash MOTW REVIEW: PPD Zagreb earned the second win of the season, 24:22, after a crucial defensive performance against Celje Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:52:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031592 10.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031592 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031591/Wisla+Plock+aggression+secures+win+against+Elverum GROUP D REVIEW: Wisla Plock take crucial points in tight match against Elverum Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031591 10.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031591 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031590/PSG+struggle+but+remain+undefeated GROUP B REVIEW: Despite missing key players as Tobias Karlsson and Magnus Röd, Flensburg came close to upsetting the French champions but ultimately went down 29:28 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031590 10.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031590 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031587/Kielce+take+advantage+of+Brest%e2%80%99s+rut%2c+Kristianstad+pick+up+first+win GROUP A REVIEW: Veszprém look to be in trouble, after losing their third game in a row, against previously winless Kristianstad. Brest lost their fifth consecutive game, 35:26, against Kielce. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031587 10.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031587 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031585/BSV+extend+winning+run%2c+Presov+stay+in+touch GROUP C REVIEW: The group leaders were ahead from start to finish against Chekhovskie Medvedi, while Presov beat Besiktas to keep their play-off chances intact Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031585 10.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031585 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031584/Henrik+Toft+Hansen+will+%e2%80%9cput+game+face+on%e2%80%9d+against+former+club FEATURE: The Danish line player from PSG will face Flensburg-Handewitt twice within the next five days, but meeting old friends won’t soften him Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:09:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031584 09.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031584 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031582/Elverum%e2%80%99s+hot+streak+put+to+the+test+in+Plock GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Round 7 features key battles at the top of both groups this weekend as well as a piece of history up for grabs in Finland Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031582 09.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031582 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031581/Sander+Sagosen+and+Anna+Vyakhireva+take+best+player+awards NEWS REPORT: In a busy month for European handball, PSG’s Sagosen and Rostov-Don’s Vyakhireva stood out, and they have now been named EHF Players of the Month for October Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031581 09.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031581 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031579/What+a+hit!+Rivals+challenge+each+other+even+before+MOTW FEATURE: Zagreb and Celje cannot wait to face off in Match of the Week on Saturday, so they already played a little game on social media against each other this week. But the game is not over yet… Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031579 09.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031579 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031578/Court+of+Handball+suspends+Toledo+for+one+match OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Brazilian right back will miss the important Group D tie against Elverum in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:15:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031578 09.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031578 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031575/Sporting+CP+take+the+points+from+Skopje+after+tough+battle GROUP C REVIEW: There was only a goal in it at the break, but Sporting upped the tempo in the second half to secure an away win over Metalurg Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:07:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031575 08.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031575 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031574/Bannour+banishes+Leon+as+Dinamo+go+top GROUP D REVIEW: 11 goals from prolific right back inspires Romanian side to valuable victory Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:01:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031574 08.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031574 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031573/Daszek%3a+%e2%80%9cThis+is+the+road+to+contemporary+handball%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Plock’s Michal Daszek talks about his team’s campaign, working with new coach Xavi Sabate and his transition to playing both wing and back – a universality he says is required of modern handball players Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:19:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031573 08.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031573 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031572/Clash+of+titans+spearheads+classic+weekend GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Vardar and Barça are vying for the Group A lead, while Zagreb and Celje meet in Group B for Match of the Week Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031572 08.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031572 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031569/L%c3%b6wen+hand+Montpellier+painful+sixth+defeat GROUP A REVIEW: Montpellier broke their worst ever losing streak in the VELUX EHF Champions League, after their seventh consecutive winless game, against the Löwen Wed, 07 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031569 07.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031569 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031567/Fortifications+and+ambition+-+where+the+two+Brests+meet FEATURE: Twin cities which share a name and a passion for handball, but what else do these cities in France and Belarus have in common? Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:40:30 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031567 07.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031567 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031565/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review FEATURE: There was no shortage of insightful posts on social media after this week’s round in Europe’s two premium club competitions, and we have gathered the best ones here for you Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031565 06.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031565 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031563/In-form+L%c3%b6wen+welcome+struggling+champions MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Three matches with serious implications on their respective groups take place on Wednesday and Thursday Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:23:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031563 06.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031563 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031559/Who%27s+hot+and+who%27s+not+after+the+break%3f TALKING POINTS: The VELUX EHF Champions League returned after a two-week layoff this weekend. Let's find out which teams did well, and which didn't, upon their return to competition Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031559 05.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031559 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031557/Not+giving+up+is+the+key+in+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: Winning or losing, many players and coaches found the right words after their matches in VELUX EHF Champions League Round 6 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031557 05.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031557 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031556/Sturdy+attack+brings+Bar%c3%a7a+fifth+straight+victory GROUP A REVIEW: The Spanish powerhouse look unstoppable in attack this season and their prowess brought them the fifth win in a row, 31:27, against Kielce on Sunday night Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:26:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031556 04.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031556 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031555/Impressive+second+half+leads+Flensburg+to+MOTW+win MATCH OF THE WEEK REVIEW: Flensburg take an important victory in the round 6 Match of the Week against Skjern Handbold, which takes them to fourth place on the Group B table Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:58:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031555 04.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031555 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031554/Paris+keep+winning+record+untouched GROUP B REVIEW: PSG end Szeged’s perfect run as they win the battle of the undefeated teams, while Celje earn their second victory of the season, against Motor Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:19:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031554 04.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031554 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031553/Bjerringbro+stay+on+top%3b+first+win+for+Metalurg GROUP C REVIEW: Bjerringbro-Silkeborg cruise to a home victory versus Besiktas that places them alone on top of the table, before HC Metalurg take their first win of the season Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:35:21 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031553 04.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031553 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031546/Presov+earn+big+win+in+Lisbon+as+Chupryna+steals+the+show GROUP C REVIEW: Presov goalkeeper halts Sporting in their own backyard as Presov join them at the top of the group Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:55:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031546 03.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031546 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031544/Nantes+overcome+bad+start+to+snatch+third+home+win GROUP B REVIEW: Siffert’s saves help Nantes claim comeback win over Zagreb after poor opening quarter sees them score just one goal Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:00:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031544 03.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031544 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031545/L%c3%b6wen+spoil+Davis%e2%80%99+home+debut%2c+Vardar+get+back+to+winning+ways%2c+Montpellier+still+without+win GROUP A REVIEW: Löwen conquered the Veszprém Arena for the first time after an exciting 29:28 victory over the host team, while Vardar enjoyed a flawless second half to power past Brest, 30:23. IFK and champions Montpellier draw in late match Sat, 03 Nov 2018 19:56:04 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031545 03.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031545 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031543/Leon+jump+into+top+spot+with+solid+defensive+display GROUP D REVIEW: There is a four-way battle for supremacy after Elverum, Plock and Leon earn hard-fought victories Sat, 03 Nov 2018 16:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031543 03.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031543 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031539/Mogensen%3a+%e2%80%9cIt+will+be+special+and+emotional%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Skjern’s Thomas Mogensen is looking forward to Sunday's Match of the Week, his return to the Flens-Arena for the first time since leaving SG Flensburg-Handewitt this summer Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031539 02.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031539 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031538/Battles+for+crucial+points+in+Lisbon+and+Plock GROUP C/D PREVIEW: With the second half of the group phase starting, this weekend’s matches can give a strong indication about which teams are likely to make it to the play-offs Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031538 02.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031538 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031537/Aleix+Gomez%3a+another+golden+Catalan+wing FEATURE: Formed in Barcelona, 21-year-old Aleix Gomez has earned a place in the first team in record time thanks to his efficiency and talent Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:52:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031537 02.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031537 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031534/Guigou+back+in+time+for+decisive+games FEATURE: Montpellier stalwart Michael Guigou is set to return to the Champions League court this weekend. ehfCL.com caught up with the French star to find out what he thinks of the title holders’ season so far and talk about his recovery from injury Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:23:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031534 01.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031534 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031532/Leading+teams+battle+to+remain+top+of+the+table GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Round 6 sees Kielce travelling to Barcelona for a clash of Group A leaders, the defending champions still on the hunt for their first points, and Nantes aiming to maintain their perfect home record Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:44:03 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031532 01.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031532 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031528/Dissinger+and+Accambray+top+late+entries+list NEWS: Eight VELUX EHF Champions League clubs have added to their squads ahead of Round 6 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:18:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031528 01.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031528 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031523/IFK+fans+get+ticket+as+chip+in+their+hand FEATURE: Kristianstad have become probably the first handball club to offer their season tickets as a RFID chip, which fans can have implanted in their hand Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031523 31.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031523 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031520/Donning+country+colours+and+catching+a+splash+of+culture LAST WEEK IN THE CL: Many VELUX EHF Champions League players represented their nations in the EHF EURO 2020 Qualifiers, while some had a chance to take their mind off the court Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031520 29.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031520 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031498/Johan+Hansen+continues+journey+to+the+top FEATURE: Once a Faroe Islands international, the Danish right wing of Bjerringbro-Silkeborg is now the leading goal scorer in the VELUX EHF Champions League Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031498 25.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031498 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031497/Relentless+Bar%c3%a7a+Lassa+top+Power+Ranking NEWS REPORT: There are some movers and some new names as ehfCL.com journalists have again selected the top 10 teams in the VELUX EHF Champions League, based on their current form Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031497 24.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031497 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031494/Davis%3a+%e2%80%9cAny+coach+would+be+happy+to+guide+a+team+like+Veszpr%c3%a9m%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: David Davis made a winning start to his job at Veszprém last week but the coach is far from satisfied yet, having set the bar high for this season Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:18:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031494 23.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031494 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031471/Crvenkovska%3a+%e2%80%9cIt+is+all+about+respect%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Picking up the role of assistant coach at HC Vardar this season, former international player Biljana Crvenskovska has become the first female coach in the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031471 19.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031471 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031466/Nikola+Karabatic+out+for+at+least+four+months+after+foot+surgery NEWS: French superstar underwent surgery on his left foot, which has caused pain at various points over the past two years Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:43:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031466 19.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031466 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031452/Like+father%2c+like+sons%3a+meet+the+Dujshebaev+family FEATURE: The number of Dujshebaev family members at PGE Vive Kielce has risen to three with the arrival of Daniel, joining brother Alex and father Talant at the Polish side this season Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031452 17.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031452 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031445/Eight+teams+from+eight+nations+feature+in+next+four+MOTWs NEWS: The VELUX EHF Champions League's highlight match heads to Germany, Croatia and Spain for the first time this season Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031445 16.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031445 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031444/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review FEATURE: This time the posts include emotions, goals, a photoshopped picture, a family with seven different nations, and a distinct perspective of handball Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031444 16.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031444 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031439/A+round+of+firsts TALKING POINTS: Round 5 of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase was a round of firsts, as this week’s talking points highlight Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031439 15.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031439 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031433/Best+quotes+reflect+satisfaction+and+disappointment TOP 5 QUOTES: It is hard to properly analyse a game right after the final buzzer but some players found the right words after their matches of VELUX EHF Champions League Round 5 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031433 15.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031433 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031424/Hard-fought+win+for+Elverum+in+Nordic+derby+as+Dinamo+go+top GROUP D REVIEW: Elverum Handball earned a narrow win in the Nordic derby against Riihimäen Cocks while Dinamo won their third match in a row Sun, 14 Oct 2018 20:24:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031424 14.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031424 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031423/MOTW%3a+Paris+edge+Skjern+to+keep+perfect+record MATCH OF THE WEEK REVIEW: The French side struggled against the Danish hosts, and especially against goalkeeper Emil Nielsen, before winning 26:24 for their fifth straight victory of the season Sun, 14 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031423 14.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031423 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031422/Szeged+stay+unbeaten+and+Zaporozhye+open+their+account GROUP B REVIEW: MOL-Pick Szeged continued an unbroken run of victories, while HC Motor Zaporozhye beat Zagreb for their first win and Nantes cruised against Celje Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031422 14.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031422 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031421/Kielce%e2%80%99s+fourth+win+in+a+row+halts+Vardar%e2%80%99s+winning+streak GROUP A REVIEW: The numbers game was in Kielce’s favour, as the Polish side stopped Vardar’s winning streak with a 31:27 win Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031421 14.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031421 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031418/Leon+hold+on+to+stay+in+play-off+hunt GROUP D REVIEW: Thun suffer more final-minute heartbreak, this time at home to Spanish opposition Sat, 13 Oct 2018 19:57:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031418 13.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031418 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031417/Strong+Bar%c3%a7a+prove+too+tough+for+Brest%3b+winning+debut+for+Davis GROUP A REVIEW: Barça earn their fourth consecutive victory, 29:21 against Brest, while Veszprém win their second game in a row by the slightest of margins, 30:29, against Montpellier Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:10:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031417 13.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031417 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031415/BSV+record+biggest+win+ever%3b+Chekhov+and+Sporting+take+second+straight+victories GROUP C REVIEW: The Danish side set a new personal record in the VELUX EHF Champions League, with a 13-goal win against Besiktas, while Chekhovskie Medvedi and Sporting move up the table with wins over Metalurg and Presov Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:24:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031415 13.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031415 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031411/One-match+bans+for+Brestovac+and+D%c3%b6ne OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Both the HC Metalurg head coach and Besiktas captain will miss the fifth round of the VELUX EHF Champions League following the rulings of the Court of Handball Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:52:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031411 12.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031411 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031412/MOTW%3a+Skjern+are+confident+to+hand+PSG+first+defeat FEATURE: Skjern have lost no home game in the VELUX EHF Champions League since 2015, and they want to keep their streak going in the Match of the Week against unbeaten PSG on Sunday Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031412 12.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031412 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031410/Court+of+Handball+fines+Servaas OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Bertus Servaas, the PGE Vive Kielce president has been fined for improper behaviour during the VELUX EHF Champions League match. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:37:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031410 12.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031410 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031409/Unbeaten+PSG%2c+Vardar+and+Szeged+face+difficult+tests GROUPS A/B PREVIEW: The last three teams with spotless records will be challenged this round, while David Davis leads Veszprém for the first time in Europe in a tough tie against Montpellier Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031409 12.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031409 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031407/Blockbusters+in+Presov+and+Bucharest+mark+halfway+point+in+Groups+C%2fD GROUPS C/D PREVIEW: The last round of games in the first half of the group phase promises some exciting action as top teams meet each other Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031407 11.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031407 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031401/Flawless+L%c3%b6wen+condemn+Kristianstad+to+fifth+consecutive+loss GROUP A REVIEW: Rhein-Neckar Löwen had no trouble disposing of Kristianstad, as the German powerhouse led from start to finish to earn a 36:27 win Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031401 10.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031401 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031398/Coaching+merry-go-round+in+full+swing FEATURE: There have been 106 coaching changes in the past decade at the 28 teams who are competing in this season’s VELUX EHF Champions League, including three after only four rounds in this season Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:50:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031398 10.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031398 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031400/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+What+happened+last+week FEATURE: This week’s social media round-up includes Stoilov and Kristopans the policemen, a tale of good karma and a bit of handball Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:05:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031400 10.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031400 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031397/Gonzalez%3a+%e2%80%9cWork+is+more+important+than+talent%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: New Paris Saint-Germain coach Raul Gonzalez shares his experience of managing a squad of stars and speaks about the challenge of making his mark on the VELUX EHF Champions League contenders Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:16:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031397 09.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031397 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031395/L%c3%b6wen+ready+to+roar+again+in+Mannheim MIDWEEK PREVIEW: The German side have won both games on home court and look poised to extend their record against a struggling Kristianstad side Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:31:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031395 09.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031395 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031394/David+Davis+appointed+as+head+coach+in+Veszpr%c3%a9m NEWS REPORT: The three-time EHF Champions League winner takes over from Ljubomir Vranjes as the Hungarian side is trying to bounce back from a disappointing start to the season Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031394 09.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031394 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031392/Alex+Dujshebaev+and+Maura+Visser+take+best+player+awards NEWS REPORT: As they were instrumental to this season’s early success of their respective clubs, Kielce and Bietigheim, the two back court players have been named EHF Players of the Month for September Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031392 09.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031392 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031391/Have+Veszpr%c3%a9m+turned+the+tide%3f TALKING POINTS: Struggling champions, unbeaten teams, buzzer beaters: the VELUX EHF Champions League had it all in Round 4 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031391 09.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031391 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031390/Rombel%e2%80%99s+reign+in+Zaporozhye+comes+to+an+end NEWS: Motor’s management decide to remove head coach Patrick Rombel after poor start to the season Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:16:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031390 09.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031390 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031388/Late+goals+and+hard+learning+make+it+into+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: A roundup of the best quotes from players and coaches around the VELUX EHF Champions League during Round 4 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031388 08.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031388 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031383/Zagreb+test+Skjern%e2%80%99s+invincibility+in+deadlocked+game GROUP B REVIEW: A game with eight lead changes could not be decided in the end, as Skjern and Zagreb shared the spoils Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:54:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031383 07.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031383 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031382/Bjerringbro+too+strong+for+Metalurg GROUP C REVIEW: A strong second-half performance helped Bjerringbro to defeat Metalurg and become joint leaders of the group with Sporting and Presov Sun, 07 Oct 2018 17:13:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031382 07.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031382 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031376/Elverum+snatch+win+with+Pettersen+buzzer-beater GROUP D REVIEW: Heartbreak at the death for Thun at home, while Leon hand Plock their first loss of the season Sat, 06 Oct 2018 21:52:09 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031376 06.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031376 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031373/Paris+and+Szeged+maintain+100%25+records+after+hard-fought+victories GROUP B REVIEW: Nantes pushed undefeated Paris close before losing narrowly, while MOL-Pick Szeged claimed their fourth straight victory against Celje Sat, 06 Oct 2018 20:26:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031373 06.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031373 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031372/Plucky+Vardar+see+off+the+L%c3%b6wen+to+preserve+winning+streak. MOTW REVIEW: It took Vardar a while to get into their groove, but a flawless second half saw them earn their fourth win on the trot, 29:27, against Rhein-Neckar Löwen Sat, 06 Oct 2018 19:37:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031372 06.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031372 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031370/Clinical+Sporting+overcome+Besiktas+as+Medvedi+claim+their+first+win GROUP C REVIEW: Sporting put on an impressive performance to get the two points against Besiktas, while Chekhovskie Medvedi halt their losing run in thrilling match Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031370 06.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031370 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031371/Dramatic+finish+sees+Veszprem+narrowly+past+Brest%2c+champions+lose+again+and+Kielce+survive+scare GROUP A REVIEW: Darko Djukic had a 7-metre throw saved by Roland Mikler in the last second, as Veszprem rallied past Brest, Montpellier lost away in Barcelona while Kielce beat Kristianstad Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:02:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031371 06.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031371 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031367/Leon+look+to+shake+up+Group+D+against+Plock GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Presov and Plock face two very different challenges as they aim to strengthen their grip on first place in their groups Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:09:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031367 05.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031367 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031365/Accambray+on+loan+to+Celje NEWS REPORT: RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko announce loan of French left back William Accambray from Veszprém Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:43:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031365 05.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031365 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031364/Champions+Montpellier+head+to+Bar%c3%a7a+in+search+of+elusive+points GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Vardar will try to keep their record perfect in Match of the Week against Rhein-Neckar Löwen, while PSG and Szeged also have 100% records to defend Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:02:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031364 05.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031364 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031358/Six+reasons+why+Vardar+continue+to+impress+in+this+season FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Secret Spanish ingredients, replacements rising to the challenge and lowered expectations – we look at the reasons HC Vardar appear to be as strong as ever. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:49:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031358 04.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031358 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031351/Flensburg+end+painful+losing+streak+against+Motor GROUP B REVIEW: The German side avoided a maiden three-game VELUX EHF Champions League losing streak, after a flawless second half against Motor Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031351 04.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031351 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031350/Frustration+for+Cocks+as+Dinamo+snatch+late+win GROUP D REVIEW: Romanian side recover from a four-goal deficit to claim a crucial victory in the race for a spot in the group’s two play-off places Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031350 04.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031350 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031342/Flensburg+look+to+bounce+back+against+Motor MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Two teams in need of a win meet in Group B, while Dinamo Bucuresti’s ambitions of Group D progression put to the test in Finland Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:23:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031342 02.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031342 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031341/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review FEATURE: Catch the best of the social media world in and around the VELUX EHF Champions League, featuring flossing, finishes and firings Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:35:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031341 02.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031341 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031339/Historic+statistics+after+Round+3 Talking points: The third round of the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase is now over, with reigning champions in trouble and historic streaks amongst the things to talk about Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:24:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031339 01.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031339 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031337/Disappointing+results+see+Vranjes+out+of+Veszpr%c3%a9m NEWS REPORT: Veszprém and coach Ljubomir Vranjes go separate ways with immediate effect after the Hungarian side's back-to-back defeats in the VELUX EHF Champions League Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031337 01.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031337 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031333/Hurt+egos+and+great+experiences+appear+in+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: A roundup of the best quotes from players and coaches around the VELUX EHF Champions League during Round 3 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031333 01.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031333 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031331/Alex+Dujshebaev-led+Kielce+inflict+more+pain+on+Montpellier GROUP A REVIEW: Title-holders Montpellier crashed to their third consecutive loss - 29:26 - after Kielce led from start to finish Sun, 30 Sep 2018 23:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031331 30.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031331 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031330/Elverum+grab+first+points+after+win+over+Leon GROUP D REVIEW: Tine Poklar inspires Elverum to a fine win over strong Leon Sun, 30 Sep 2018 20:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031330 30.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031330 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031329/Nantes+stop+Skjern%e2%80%99s+offence+to+take+first+two+points GROUP B REVIEW: 2017/18 runners-up Nantes get first victory, Celje celebrate change of coach with success, Szeged keep perfect record Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:42:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031329 30.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031329 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031328/Presov+make+it+three+in+a+row+to+top+Group+C GROUP C REVIEW: A solid Tatran Presov produced a strong second half to take their third successive VELUX EHF Champions League win of the year Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:01:46 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031328 30.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031328 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031325/Paris+take+third+victory+in+Zagreb GROUP B REVIEW: Zagreb couldn’t do anything to stop last year’s semi-finalists Paris tonight. Paris are now top of the table with the maximum of six points. Sat, 29 Sep 2018 23:11:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031325 29.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031325 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031324/Bar%c3%a7a+show+no+mercy%2c+Vardar+draw+first+blood+against+Veszpr%c3%a9m GROUP A REVIEW: Barça Lassa demolished IFK Kristianstad in the Match of the Week, while Vardar won their first match against Veszprém Sat, 29 Sep 2018 19:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031324 29.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031324 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031323/Besiktas+earn+win+against+Medvedi+while+Silkeborg+beat+leaders+Sporting GROUP C REVIEW: Besiktas had to work hard to win against Chekhovskie Medvedi as Silkeborg inflicted Sporting's first defeat of the season Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:50:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031323 29.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031323 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031322/Four+teams+look+to+preserve+their+100%25+record GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Barça Lassa will hope to continue their pleasant form while visiting Kristianstad for the MOTW, while Vardar, PSG, Szeged and Skjern put their 100% records on the line Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:31:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031322 28.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031322 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031321/High+anticipation+in+Lisbon+as+leaders+take+on+group+favourites GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Sporting CP and TATRAN play to remain unbeaten after this weekend, Elverum hungry for points Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:39:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031321 28.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031321 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031314/Bombac%3a+It+feels+like+I+have+returned+home INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Dean Bombac is back at Szeged, the club where he enjoyed his best season in the VELUX EHF Champions League, and he believes the Hungarian champions have what it takes to reach Cologne Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031314 28.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031314 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031315/Celje+part+ways+with+coach+Tamse%3b+Ocvirk+named+replacement NEWS: Defeat in a Slovenian league match on Wednesday signalled the end of Branko Tamse’s five-year spell as coach. Tomaz Ocvirk has been announced as his replacement Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:12:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031315 27.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031315 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031313/Rough+start+or+something+more+serious+for+last+year%e2%80%99s+finalists%3f FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Both Nantes and Montpellier are struggling to recapture last year's form, but what lies behind the worst start for any finalist since the VELUX EHF FINAL4 was implemented Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:18:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031313 27.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031313 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031308/L%c3%b6wen+prove+too+strong+for+previously+unbeaten+Meshkov GROUP A REVIEW: Meshkov Brest could only cope for ten minutes in Mannheim, as Rhein-Neckar Löwen earned a lopsided 33:27 win in the VELUX EHF Champions League Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:58:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031308 26.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031308 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031311/Dinamo+survive+Thun+threat+to+stay+in+Group+D+contention GROUP D REVIEW: Swiss side run out of time in their comeback effort, while Plock enjoy largest win of the season Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:15:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031311 26.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031311 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031305/Buoyant+Brest+face+tough+trip+to+Germany MIDWEEK PREVIEW: On the back of beating the champions, the Belarusian club face a midweek clash against wounded Löwen in Group A, while four Group D sides face-off Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:18:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031305 25.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031305 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031304/Elverum+take+coaching+development+to+a+new+level FEATURE: During the Group D match against Orlen Wisla Plock, Elverum coach Mikael Apelgren's words on the bench were transmitted to Norwegian national coach Christian Berge as a further step in the cooperation between the two coaches Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:02:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031304 25.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031304 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031303/Fascinating+facts+from+the+first+two+rounds TALKING POINTS: The new season of the VELUX EHF Champions League is getting into its stride. The second round of the group phase is now in the bag and with it some interesting facts and figures emerged Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:38:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031303 25.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031303 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031302/Defeated+praise+the+victors+in+best+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: A roundup of the best quotes from players and coaches around the VELUX EHF Champions League during Round 2 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:18:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031302 24.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031302 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031301/Vardar+and+Skjern+to+host+Round+4+and+5+MOTWs NEWS REPORT: Vardar will host Löwen in the Match of the Week in Round 4, before Skjern and PSG’s clash in Denmark takes centre stage in Round 5 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:02:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031301 24.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031301 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031293/Sego+and+Bodo+help+Szeged+overcome+deficit+to+beat+Nantes GROUP B REVIEW: Szeged seize victory from Nantes’ grasp in the VELUX EHF Champions League thanks to outstanding second half performances in Hungary. Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:48:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031293 24.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031293 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031291/Plock+survive+Elverum+test+with+strong+second+half GROUP D REVIEW: Polish side pushed all the way in Norway, but hold out for an important win which puts them clear at the top of VELUX EHF Champions League Group D Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:37:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031291 24.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031291 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031295/Impressive+Corrales+helps+Paris+secure+30th+unbeaten+home+match GROUP B REVIEW: Paris Saint-Germain secure their second VELUX EHF Champions League win of the season, but the 33:21 score against Celje does not tell the whole story. Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:08:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031295 24.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031295 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031294/Flawless+second+half+sees+Besiktas+cruise+past+Metalurg GROUP D REVIEW: Metalurg collapsed in the second half, as Besiktas recorded their first win of the season, 30:22 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:07:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031294 24.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031294 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031296/Motor+cannot+find+the+answer+to+Skjern%27s+home+form GROUP B REVIEW: Another win in Denmark for Skjern sees their unbeaten home run in the VELUX EHF Champions League stretch to 10 matches, as Motor return home empty-handed Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:06:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031296 24.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031296 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031290/Leon+stay+strong+to+push+past+Dinamo GROUP D REVIEW: The Spanish side are still unbeaten after two rounds, thanks to a 31:28 win against Dinamo to wrap up Saturday’s big day of VELUX EHF Champions League matches Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:27:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031290 22.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031290 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031289/Defence+powers+Brest+to+Match+of+the+Week+win GROUP A REVIEW: The defending champions Montpellier lose their second match of two so far in the season, as they are defeated in Belarus in the Match of the Week Sat, 22 Sep 2018 21:00:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031289 22.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031289 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031288/Dominant+Vardar+take+second+win%3b+stunning+comeback+powers+Kielce+past+L%c3%b6wen GROUP A REVIEW: Vardar dispose of Kristianstad, the Polish champions pull off an incredible comeback, and Barça continue their impressive series versus Veszprém Sat, 22 Sep 2018 19:39:16 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031288 22.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031288 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031287/Sporting+snatch+two+points+in+Chekhov%3b+Presov+take+points+off+Bjerringbro GROUP C REVIEW: Carlos Ruesga’s shot in the last second secures Sporting CP their second straight victory, while solid TATRAN surprise Bjerringbro Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:24:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031287 22.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031287 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031286/Presov+and+BSV+want+to+build+on+winning+start GROUP C/D PREVIEW: The two early leaders in Group C go head to head in Round 2, while Plock travel to Elverum in Group D Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031286 21.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031286 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031285/Montpellier+and+Barca+hope+to+avoid+negative+record GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Powerhouses Montpellier and Barcelona aim to avoid their second losses of the season in Round 2, while PSG look to extend their perfect multi-season home record Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:08:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031285 21.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031285 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031280/Draw+denies+Thun+and+Cocks+historic+first+win GROUP D REVIEW: Cocks see a four-goal lead disappear for the second week in a row as a much-improved second half performance gives Wacker a point Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031280 20.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031280 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031276/Motor+happy+to+return+home FEATURE: For many years Zaporozhye had to play their home matches in other Ukrainian cities so they are pleased to have moved to the renovated Yunost arena now Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031276 20.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031276 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031274/Powerful+offensive+trio+drives+Zagreb+to+victory GROUP B REVIEW: After beating last season's finalists Nantes in Round 1, Flensburg-Handewitt suffer a setback as the visitors from Croatia clinch their first two points of the season Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031274 19.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031274 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031273/Strlek%3a+%22I+came+to+a+great+club+with+high+ambitions%22 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: After facing his former club, Kielce, in the new season's first Match of the Week, Veszprém left wing Manuel Strlek talks to ehfCL.com about his ambitions with the Hungarian club Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031273 19.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031273 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031267/Momentous+first+victory+on+the+line+in+Thun MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Buric twins set to face off when Flensburg welcome Zagreb, while Wacker and Cocks are on the hunt for their first VELUX EHF Champions League win Wed, 19 Sep 2018 06:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031267 19.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031267 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031266/Flensburg+in+flying+form+ahead+of+Buric+brothers%e2%80%99+battle FEATURE: Flensburg put their nightmares of France behind them at Nantes and can now look forward to Zagreb on Wednesday, where goalkeeper Benjamin Buric will face his twin brother Senjamin Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:01:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031266 18.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031266 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031265/The+social+side+of+handball%3a+last+week+in+review FEATURE: Beautiful goals, a hat-trick from a goalkeeper, a family connection in Kielce and Cristina Neagu helping to clean a natural delta in Bucharest. Everything is documented on social media Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031265 18.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031265 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031264/Unhappy+2017%2f18+finalists+make+for+quality+post-game+quotes TOP FIVE QUOTES: From the mixed zone to the press conference, here are the best quotes after an emotional first round of VELUX EHF Champions League clashes Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:53:57 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031264 17.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031264 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031263/Long-awaited+CL+action+returns+with+a+bang TALKING POINTS: Finally, a new season of the VELUX EHF Champions League has started – and the first matches did not disappoint! Let’s look at some of the highlights of the first round Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:55:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031263 17.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031263 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031261/Plock+cruise+to+victory+in+first+Group+D+outing GROUP D REVIEW: Mlakar on fire as new-look Polish side open their VELUX EHF Champions League season with a 10-goal victory over Wacker Thun Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:14:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031261 16.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031261 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031260/Brilliant+Skjern+and+Flensburg+take+opening+wins GROUP B REVIEW: Skjern take the points from a thriller in Celje, Flensburg upset Nantes at home, and Szeged squeeze a win over Zagreb Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:19:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031260 16.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031260 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031259/Record-setting+win+moves+Bjerringbro+to+top+of+Group+C GROUP C REVIEW: An impressive 14-goal outing from wing Johan a Plogv Hansen powers Bjerringbro-Silkeborg to a commanding victory, 39:28, against Chekhovskie Medvedi Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:06:31 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031259 16.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031259 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031258/Vardar+goalkeeper+Milosavljev+shines+on+debut INTERVIEW: 22-year-old shotstopper shares his thoughts on a memorable European debut, which saw Vardar beat defending champions Montpellier Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:52:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031258 16.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031258 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031257/Fantastic+Chupryna+earns+Presov+comfortable+win%2c+Sporting+take+victory+on+home+soil GROUP C REVIEW: Igor Chupryna shines to help Presov secure a fine win over Besitkas, before Sporting CP cruise to a big victory over Metalurg Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:17:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031257 15.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031257 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031256/Veszpr%c3%a9m+make+undermanned+Kielce+pay+at+the+buzzer GROUP A REVIEW: Veszprém defeat Kielce in the season’s first Match of the Week, HC Vardar overthrow the defending champions, Brest come from behind to beat IFK Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:05:42 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031256 15.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031256 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031254/Presov+and+Wacker+Thun+ready+for+return+to+group+phase GROUP C/D PREVIEW: Group C gets underway on Saturday with action from Lisbon to Istanbul attracting fans from all over Europe, while Plock and Wacker Thun wrap up Round 1 for Group D on Sunday Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031254 14.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031254 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031252/Veszpr%c3%a9m+take+on+Kielce+in+must-see+throwback+to+2016 GROUP A/B PREVIEW: Hungary hosts the first Match of the Week while the last two VELUX EHF Champions League winners go head to head in France Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031252 14.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031252 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031244/Simonet%3a+Montpellier+looking+to+new+season+humble+and+motivated INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: FINAL4 2018 MVP Diego Simonet talks about Montpellier’s dream victory, the upcoming season and the challenges that come with taking the court as defending champions Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031244 13.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031244 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031245/Coaches+choose+Sterbik%2c+Gonzalez+and+Veszpr%c3%a9m+Arena FEATURE: The coaches of the 28 2018/19 group phase teams have selected their favourite Champions League players, coaches and arenas. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031245 13.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031245 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031248/L%c3%b6wen+resist+Bar%c3%a7a+comeback+to+win+maiden+game GROUP A REVIEW: Despite a fightback by Barça Lassa Rhein-Neckar Löwen took the win in their first VELUX EHF Champions League match this season Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:31:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031248 12.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031248 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031247/Paris+secure+comfortable+win+in+Group+B+opener GROUP B REVIEW: Last year's semi-finalists got their 2018/19 VELUX EHF Champions League campaign off to a perfect start against Motor Zaporozhye Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:22:07 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031247 12.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031247 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031249/Leon+comeback+denies+historic+Cocks+victory GROUP D REVIEW: All-square in the opening match in Finland, while it is third time lucky for Dinamo against Elverum Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:44:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031249 12.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031249 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031241/Historic+occasion+in+Finland+marks+season+start MIDWEEK GROUP D PREVIEW: Cocks welcome Ademar Leon to Riihimäki for their VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase debut on Wednesday Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031241 11.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031241 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031240/Classic+match+throws+off+Group+A MIDWEEK GROUPS A/B PREVIEW: The game between Rhein-Neckar Löwen and Barça Lassa highlights the start of the VELUX EHF Champions League on Wednesday Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031240 11.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031240 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031202/New+coach%2c+same+target+for+PSG VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Paris Saint-Germain HB (FRA). After a change on the coaching bench, the French powerhouse finally wants to lift the trophy Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031202 11.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031202 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031239/20+nations%2c+6+former+champions+and+1+debutant FACTS AND FIGURES: With the throw-off only one day away, here are the most important numbers prior to the start of the 26th season of the VELUX EHF Champions League Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031239 11.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031239 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031236/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+ready+to+make+history+again NEWS REPORT: A total of 38 stations covering more than 80 territories have also been confirmed ahead of the new season for the group phase. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:34:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031236 11.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031236 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031238/Champions+Montpellier+lead+power+ranking NEWS REPORT: The French side's settled squad is regarded a recipe for success ahead of the VELUX EHF Champions League's opening round Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031238 10.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031238 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031180/Homecoming+star+bolsters+Tatran VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Tatran Presov (SVK). With an almost unchanged squad, the Slovakian side aim high in two international competitions. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031180 10.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031180 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031237/Which+club+has+the+best+bench%3f FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Even the strongest team needs a great backup, so let’s have a look at the VELUX EHF Champions League participants with the best substitutes available Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031237 10.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031237 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031235/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+and+Cashback+World+extend+cooperation PRESS RELEASE: The VELUX EHF FINAL4 Cashback Programme that was presented in 2017 and offers handball fans attractive shopping benefits will also be continued as part of this cooperation. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031235 10.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031235 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031164/Szeged+want+to+build+on+momentum VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: MOL-Pick Szeged (HUN). After taking the Hungarian championship last season, Szeged have ambitious plans in Europe Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031164 09.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031164 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031162/Kielce+surrounded+by+lots+of+questions VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: PGE Vive Kielce (POL). While the Polish champions reached at least the quarter-final in each of the past three seasons, they face some issues this time Sat, 08 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031162 08.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031162 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031161/Finding+the+way+back+to+the+top VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Telekom Veszprém HC (HUN). After being defeated in the Last 16 and losing the domestic league title to Szeged, Veszprém are highly motivated to do better Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031161 07.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031161 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031160/Plock+want+to+learn+how+to+win+again VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Orlen Wisla Plock (POL). Starting in Group D this season, the Polish side have set their eyes on a Last 16 spot Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031160 06.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031160 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031158/Beginning+of+a+new+era%3a+Can+Vardar+shine+again%3f VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: HC Vardar (MKD). After two consecutive FINAL4 qualifications, Vardar aim high again – this time with a new leader and key changes between the posts Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031158 05.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031158 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031201/Masters+in+Turkey%2c+pupils+in+Europe VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Besiktas Mogaz HT (TUR). For the fifth straight time in the group phase, the Turkish record champions finally want to reach the play-offs Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031201 04.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031201 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031211/Which+teams+have+the+best+sharpshooters%3f FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: As the new VELUX EHF Champions League season draws near, we have a look at the top five teams which are likely to provide us with the most goals Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031211 04.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031211 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031206/The+top+five+teams+mastering+defence FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Coaches know that defensive excellence is required if they want to go deep in the VELUX EHF Champions League season. So which five teams perform the best? Mon, 03 Sep 2018 11:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031206 03.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031206 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031157/Serious+test+for+Zaporozhye VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: HC Motor Zaporozhye (UKR). The Ukrainian champions, who have returned to their renovated arena and bolstered the squad with new arrivals, hope to be competitive in strong Group B Mon, 03 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031157 03.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031157 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031156/A+new+coach+and+the+chance+for+youngsters+to+shine+at+Metalurg VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: HC Metalurg (MKD). The Macedonian runners-up aim to proceed from the group phase with a rejuvenated roster, promising young talents and a new coach Sun, 02 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031156 02.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031156 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031140/Zagreb+want+back+in+Last+16 VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: HC PPD Zagreb (CRO). After a disappointing 2017/18 season, Zagreb aim to return stronger with a new roster and legendary coach Lino Cervar at the helm Sat, 01 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031140 01.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031140 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031155/Sporting+CP+dare+to+dream+big VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Sporting CP (POR): Winning national titles only is not enough for the Portuguese champions, who can’t wait to make an impact on the highest European level Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031155 31.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031155 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031199/Skjern+face+tough+title+defence+in+Denmark SEASON PREVIEW: Reigning champions Skjern Handbold look to be narrow favourites in a Danish league, which appears to be the strongest in years Thu, 30 Aug 2018 22:27:40 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031199 30.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031199 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031198/Match+of+the+Week+goes+far+and+wide+in+opening+three+rounds NEWS: ehfTV’s highlight games will visit Hungary, Belarus and Sweden at the beginning of the new VELUX EHF Champions League season Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:43:45 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031198 30.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031198 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031139/L%c3%b6wen+aim+to+end+Last+16+curse VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Rhein-Neckar Löwen (GER). In the last year with coach Jacobsen at the helm, the 2018 German Cup winners hope to make it one step further than the previous four seasons Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031139 30.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031139 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031141/Aiming+high+second+time+around VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: Wacker Thun (SUI). Even with a semi-professional squad, Wacker Thun hope to take their first ever Champions League victory in what is their second campaign Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031141 29.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031141 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031135/Medvedi+rely+on+development+of+young+talents VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Chekhovskie Medvedi (RUS). The perennial Russian champions have not experienced much success in Europe recently, but coach Vladimir Maximov hopes the maturing of their young players will lead them out of the group phase Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031135 28.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031135 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031132/Celje%e2%80%99s+plan%3a+produce+talent+and+win VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko (SLO). Rising stars once again have the chance to shine for Slovenia’s top club, as they aim to reach the knock-out round. Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031132 27.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031132 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031124/Meshkov+Brest+looking+beyond+Last+16 VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: HC Meshkov Brest (BLR). With new coach Manolo Cadenas, the Belarusian champions hope to take a further step in their development Sun, 26 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031124 26.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031124 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031138/Slim+changes%2c+same+ambitions+for+Leon VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Abanca Ademar Leon (ESP). After going out against eventual champions Montpellier in last season’s play-offs, the Spanish side is vying for a Last 16 berth this time Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031138 25.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031138 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031136/Stars+depart%2c+youngsters+arrive VELUX EHF Champions League countdown: SG Flensburg-Handewitt (GER). The German champions hope for a ticket to Cologne, but must manage a huge transition Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031136 24.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031136 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031123/New+players%2c+same+goal+for+Elverum VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Elverum Handball (NOR). With a lot of changes to their squad, the Norwegian champions will try again to reach the play-offs Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031123 23.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031123 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031130/Slovenia+mourns+passing+of+Miro+Po%c5%beun OBITUARY: The legendary national team coach, who also led Celje to the EHF Champions League and Supercup titles in 2004, has passed away after illness at the age of 76 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031130 22.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031130 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031122/Bar%c3%a7a+looking+to+bounce+back+again VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Barça Lassa (ESP). The Spanish champions are eager to make up for their underwhelming European campaign last season Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031122 22.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031122 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031121/Cocks+relishing+group+phase+debut VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Riihimäen Cocks (FIN). The Finnish champions, the only newcomers this season, are fully aware of their underdog role - and they are enjoying it Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031121 21.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031121 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031117/Finalists+Nantes+aim+high+again VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: HBC Nantes (FRA). Last year's runners-up are ambitious again going into only their third season in Europe's top flight Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031117 20.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031117 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031110/Kristianstad+ready+for+another+surprise VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: IFK Kristianstad (SWE). The Swedish champions are targeting a return to the knockout phase after last season's success Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031110 19.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031110 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031106/BSV+are+returning+in+a+new+role VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Bjerringbro-Silkeborg (DEN). Returning to the competition after a one-year absence, the Danish side are targeting a play-off spot Sat, 18 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031106 18.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031106 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031105/A+new+beginning+for+the+Red+Dogs VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Dimamo Bucuresti (ROU). With some serious changes made to the team, the Romanian side want to improve from last season Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031105 17.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031105 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031103/Skjern+hungry+for+more+success VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Skjern Håndbold (DEN). After their standout results in Europe as well as in the domestic competition, the Danish champions are confident going into the new season Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031103 16.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031103 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031101/Friendly+matches+galore+as+pre-season+heats+up LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: We are less than a month until Europe’s elite club competition returns to an arena or TV screen near you, clubs are facing-off in pre-season friendly matches Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031101 15.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031101 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031099/Montpellier+hope+for+another+perfect+season VELUX EHF Champions League Countdown: Montpellier HB (FRA). The defending champions want to prove that their inspiring run to the title last season was no coincidence Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031099 15.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031099 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031083/Vardar+exodus+provides+summer%e2%80%99s+most+prized+assets Ranking the top 10 transfers of the summer in the VELUX EHF Champions League sees Veszprém and PSG looking strong Sat, 04 Aug 2018 09:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031083 04.08.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031083 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031060/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+signs+BETANO+as+regional+betting+partner MEDIA RELEASE: EHF Marketing GmbH has confirmed a new regional betting partner on the German market for the upcoming season. The partnership between EHF Marketing and BETANO was brokered by Sportradar. Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:01:08 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031060 24.07.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031060 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031037/World+Cup+fever%2c+sporting+crossovers+and+pre-season+on+the+horizon LAST WEEK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: French handball players were rejoicing in the success of their fellow countrymen in Russia, Tess Wester shows the boys who is boss Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:37:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031037 16.07.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031037 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031032/Montpellier+launch+the+title+defence+against+2017+winners+in+Round+1 NEWS REPORT: The group phase playing schedule has been fixed in the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:18:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031032 13.07.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031032 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030997/Champions+Montpellier+drawn+in+Group+A+alongside+three+previous+winners DRAW REPORT: DRAW REPORT: Two world handball players of the year Thierry Omeyer and Eduarda Amorim conducted the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase Draw together with the EHF Secretary General Martin Hausleitner. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:52:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030997 29.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030997 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030993/Amorim+and+Omeyer+hope+for+lucky+hands+at+draw DRAW PREVIEW: The EHF Champions League returns to business as the groups for the first phase of the men's and women's competitions in 2018/19 will be drawn in Vienna on Friday. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030993 28.06.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/030993