en http://www.eurohandball.com Handball stories, news and interviews Sun, 30 Jun 2024 01:49:40 GMT Sun, 30 Jun 2024 01:49:40 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/032941/Kadetten+regain+title+under+%e2%80%98new%e2%80%99+coach+Hrachovec STORY OF THE SEASON - SWITZERLAND: Schaffhausen saw their dominance in the Swiss league interrupted a year ago but won the title again this season - with returning coach Petr Hrachovec on the bench Sun, 23 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032941 23.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032941 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032939/Third+straight+BENE-League+title+for+Bocholt+after+all-Belgian+final STORY OF THE SEASON - BELGIUM: Bocholt won the joined Belgian-Dutch league again after centre back Bartosz Kedziora scored five times in the final against Visé, the club he will be joining next season Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032939 22.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032939 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032935/Starting+grid+for+the+2019%2f20+season+confirmed NEWS: EHF Executive has determined all participants for next season of the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032935 21.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032935 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032937/M%c3%b8llgaard%e2%80%99s+happy+homecoming+in+Denmark STORY OF THE SEASON - DENMARK: After three years as defender with PSG, Henrik Møllgaard proved not to have forgotten his attacking qualities as he led Aalborg Handbold to the Danish championship Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032937 21.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032937 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032933/Karlsson%3a+%e2%80%9cI+am+grateful+for+having+been+part+of+all+this%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Tobias Karlsson is ending his long playing career with a feeling of happiness and thankfulness, but he won’t leave the sport completely Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032933 19.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032933 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032901/35+clubs+eye+a+place+in+the+new+season NEWS: Teams from 21 countries have submitted their applications for the new edition of the European top flight via their respective national federations Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032901 19.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032901 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032928/Coach+Cadenas+left+but+Brest+finished+on+top+again STORY OF THE SEASON - BELARUS: Manolo Cadenas was Brest’s coach for most of the season, but his assistant Raul Alonso took over in spring and guided the team to their sixth straight champion's title Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032928 19.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032928 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032924/Zagreb+continue+staggering+run+in+Croatia STORY OF THE SEASON - CROATIA: Zagreb remain the benchmark for men’s handball in Croatia, as their record-setting winning run gets longer and longer Tue, 18 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032924 18.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032924 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032922/Bar%c3%a7a+take+it+all+-+once+again STORY OF THE SEASON - SPAIN: For the ninth season in a row the title of champions of Spain has gone to Barça Lassa, though behind the dominators Bidasoa Irun have finished as surprise runners-up Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032922 17.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032922 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032913/Perfect+Porto+enjoy+record-setting+season STORY OF THE SEASON - PORTGAL: The blue-and-white team impressed not only in the EHF Cup but also in domestic competitions, winning the Portuguese league and cup in the same year for the first time Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032913 16.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032913 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032911/Thierry+Omeyer+retires+as+PSG+win+fourth+straight+title STORY OF THE SEASON - FRANCE: PSG won the French league again but lost Thierry Omeyer, one of the icons of the sport, who has ended his career Sat, 15 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032911 15.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032911 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032930/Iceland%e2%80%99s+home+of+handball+gets+first+title STORY OF THE SEASON – ICELAND: Home to many Icelandic professional players over the years, UMF Selfoss from the south of Iceland finally became domestic champions Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032930 15.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032930 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032909/Pisonero%3a+%e2%80%9cMy+goal+is+to+keep+Vardar+on+the+same+level%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Vardar have signed a Spanish head coach for the third straight time as David Pisonero will try to repeat what Raul Gonzalez and Roberto Parrondo achieved before him: winning the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032909 14.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032909 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032895/Krems+back+on+Austrian+throne+after+42+years STORY OF THE SEASON - AUSTRIA: It took them more than four decades but Krems are finally back on top of the Austrian league after a highly successful season with a young squad Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032895 14.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032895 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/032893/Omeyer%3a+%e2%80%9cThe+Champions+League+was+everything+I+dreamt+of%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Thierry Omeyer is bidding farewell to handball after a stellar career Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032893 12.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032893 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032891/Kristianstad%e2%80%99s+dominance+broken+by+surprise+package+S%c3%a4vehof STORY OF THE SEASON – SWEDEN: After IK Kristianstad won the Swedish championship four times in a row, IK Sävehof came from seventh position in the league to grab the men’s title this year Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032891 12.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032891 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032889/Sponsors+reap+rewards+at+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2019 MEDIA RELEASE: Extensive marketing and promotion opportunities for a full house of sponsors and partners at the 10th edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:09:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032889 11.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032889 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032888/Arendal+dreaming+of+the+Champions+League+despite+Elverum+success STORY OF THE SEASON – NORWAY: The ehfcl.com series on domestic season continues with Norwegian league champions OIF Arendal's dreams of the Champions League Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032888 11.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032888 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032869/Crvenkoska%3a+%e2%80%9cVardar+are+a+family%2c+it+doesn%e2%80%99t+matter+if+you+are+a+woman+or+a+man%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Vardar’s golden triumph last weekend has made assistant coach Biljana Crvenkoska the first woman who helps a men’s team win the VELUX EHF Champions League Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032869 05.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032869 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032867/Anniversary+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+beats+all+records+in+media+coverage MEDIA RELEASE: The highlight event of the men’s club handball season has once again proved its status as the benchmark event of European indoor sports with potential reach of the media coverage from Cologne exceeding a billion people worldwide Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:03:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032867 05.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032867 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032864/A+magnificent+season+is+over%2c+on+to+the+next+one NEWS: All important dates for the 2019/20 season in the VELUX EHF Champions League have been set Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032864 04.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032864 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032862/Tens+of+thousands+join+heroic+Vardar%e2%80%99s+midnight+party NEWS: HC Vardar were treated to a hero’s welcome as they returned to Skopje with their second VELUX EHF Champions League trophy in three years Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:00:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032862 04.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032862 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032861/10+talking+points+after+the+10th+EHF+FINAL4 TALKING POINTS: A great season in the VELUX EHF Champions League has come to an end after a thrilling weekend in Cologne. It was the 10th anniversary of the EHF FINAL4 and it truly was a special edition Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:40:36 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032861 03.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032861 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032860/Vardar%e2%80%99s+triumph+makes+headlines+around+the+world MEDIA COVERAGE: The Macedonian side’s outstanding achievement at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 this weekend has enthralled fans as well as newspapers worldwide Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032860 03.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032860 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032859/Wiederer%3a+%e2%80%9cVELUX+EHF+FINAL4+is+unique+in+European+sports%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: The unicorn, the cathedral and the master plan: EHF President Michael Wiederer speaks about 10 years of VELUX EHF FINAL4, the strategy for the future and the implementation of the new marketing agreement Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032859 03.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032859 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032858/Tears+of+joy+resound+in+best+quotes+from+Cologne TOP 5 QUOTES: The VELUX EHF Champions League 2018/19 got an incredible finish last weekend and for once nearly all best quotes we have selected come from just one team, champions Vardar Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032858 03.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032858 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032857/Two+trophies%2c+two+emotions%2c+two+stories FEATURE: Igor Karacic was awarded MVP of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019, while Alex Dujshebaev finished as the season’s top scorer, with 99 goals Sun, 02 Jun 2019 22:09:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032857 02.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032857 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032847/Vardar+extend+miracle+story+with+second+trophy FINAL REVIEW: The Macedonian side became Champions League winners again, while Veszprém lost their fourth final in the top-flight competition and remain without a title after a 24:27 defeat Sun, 02 Jun 2019 20:29:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032847 02.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032847 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032833/Handball+stars+weigh+in+on+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 FEATURE: The VELUX EHF FINAL4 sees a number of former and current stars of the game travel to Cologne. We caught up with some of the biggest names at the 10th edition to ask what they think of the event Sun, 02 Jun 2019 18:15:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032833 02.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032833 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032835/All-time+high+score+with+happy+ending+for+Bar%c3%a7a BRONZE-MEDAL MATCH REVIEW: Pure entertainment, speed and goals galore as Barça beat Kielce 40:35 and claim third spot on the season’s final ranking Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:28:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032835 02.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032835 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032831/Hundreds+queue+for+2020+tickets%2c+online+sales+launch+on+Monday NEWS: Although the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 have just started, most fans are already planning their next trip to Cologne, in 2020 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 11:50:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032831 02.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032831 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032829/The+Score%3a+overcoming+obstacles%2c+handling+pressure+and+constantly+growing INTERVIEW: With music that ties in with themes and experiences similar to those the VELUX EHF FINAL4 teams face, American band The Score will get LANXESS arena rocking. Sun, 02 Jun 2019 09:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032829 02.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032829 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032826/Parrondo+or+Davis+%e2%80%93+who+will+make+history%3f FINAL PREVIEW: While Vardar want to raise their second trophy, Veszprém hope to end their final curse in the farewell match for Laszlo Nagy and Momir Ilic Sat, 01 Jun 2019 23:12:51 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032826 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032826 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032825/A+question+of+head+and+heart BRONZE-MEDAL MATCH PREVIEW: Kielce and Barça Lassa duel for the last victory of the season, as Alex Dujshebaev fights for the top scorer trophy Sat, 01 Jun 2019 22:46:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032825 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032825 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032802/10+years+of+EHF+FINAL4+%e2%80%9csuper+fans%e2%80%9d FEATURE: In 2010, four French handball fans made their first trip to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne. 10 editions later, they are still here. Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:12:38 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032802 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032802 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032814/Sensational+Vardar+turn+seven-goal+deficit+into+final+ticket SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: 10 goals from Dainis Kristopans and an incredible fighting spirit extended the series of VELUX EHF FINAL4 surprises, as Barça Lassa let a clear advantage slip through their fingers Sat, 01 Jun 2019 20:41:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032814 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032814 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032803/12+Nenadic+goals+pave+Veszpr%c3%a9m%e2%80%99s+way+to+fourth+final SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: Despite an early injury to goalkeeping legend Arpad Sterbik, coach David Davis' team beat Kielce in the opening semi-final, taking revenge for the 2016 trophy match Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:29:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032803 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032803 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032799/The+Locker+Room+Show%3a+Dissinger+the+telepath+and+Mahe%e2%80%99s+boy+band FEATURE: What did players from the four VELUX EHF FINAL4 teams discuss in this year's Locker Room Show? Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032799 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032799 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032798/Momir+Ilic%3a+%27Cologne+means+everything+to+me%27 INTERVIEW: Telekom Veszprém's Momir Ilic takes to the court today for his eighth VELUX EHF FINAL4 - and the end of his playing career Sat, 01 Jun 2019 10:34:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032798 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032798 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032795/Future+of+handball+comes+under+the+spotlight+in+Cologne NEWS: The third European Handball Talks were held on Friday at Flora Cologne on the fringe of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019, with two panel discussions featuring expert guests Sat, 01 Jun 2019 09:12:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032795 01.06.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032795 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032787/Handball%27s+biggest+weekend+begins+for+thousands+of+devoted+fans NEWS: As the VELUX EHF FINAL4 weekend comes round once more, it’s time for the opening party. Fri, 31 May 2019 22:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032787 31.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032787 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032791/Aron+Palmarsson%3a+%27You+have+achieved+a+lot+already+when+you+make+it+here%27 INTERVIEW: Aron Palmarsson and Momir Ilic have both appeared at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 a record eight times. In the first of two interviews, Palmarsson looks back at his experience. Fri, 31 May 2019 20:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032791 31.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032791 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032782/Ball+of+Fame+unveiled+in+Cologne NEWS: The ‘Ball of Fame’ handball monument has been unveiled on the grounds of the LANXESS arena in Cologne to honour previous winners of the VELUX EHF Champions League Fri, 31 May 2019 19:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032782 31.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032782 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032777/Stars+in+the+sun+and+a+family+gathering FEATURE: Journalists from around Europe mingled with coaches and players from the VELUX EHF FINAL4 teams to get a feel of their expectations a day before the tournament throws off in Cologne Fri, 31 May 2019 15:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032777 31.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032777 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032765/Vardar+dominate+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+All-star+Team NEWS: Four HC Vardar players and their coach Roberto García Parrondo have won places in this year’s VELUX EHF Champions League All-star Team, alongside five others who impressed this season Fri, 31 May 2019 12:04:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032765 31.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032765 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032762/Record+winners+look+to+bounce+back+after+2017+defeat SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: Barça Lassa need to beat Vardar for a third time this season to have a chance of becoming the first team to lift the VELUX EHF FINAL4 trophy three times Fri, 31 May 2019 09:30:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032762 31.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032762 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032761/Another+Sterbik+success+story+or+a+family+fairytale%3f SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: Veszprém’s goalkeeper is eying a fifth trophy, while former coach Talant Dujshebaev hopes for a father-and-son fairytale with Kielce Fri, 31 May 2019 09:01:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032761 31.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032761 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032763/Vardar%e2%80%99s+extended+stopover+and+Dujshebaev+with+all+luggage+%e2%80%93+the+four+teams+are+in+Cologne! NEWS: All the semi-finalist teams have finally arrived in Cologne, despite the VELUX EHF Champions League 2016/17 winners’ flight being cancelled Thu, 30 May 2019 22:45:58 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032763 30.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032763 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032759/Tickets+for+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2020+go+on+sale NEWS: Fans visiting the annual highlight of European club handball in Cologne this weekend can already secure their places for next year’s event, while the online ticket sale starts Monday morning Thu, 30 May 2019 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032759 30.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032759 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032755/Ciudad+Real+president%3a+%e2%80%9cDavis+and+Parrondo+have+the+Dujshebaev+spirit%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: The current coaches of VELUX EHF FINAL4 participants Kielce, Vardar and Veszprém were all part of Ciudad Real when the Spanish side won their third EHF Champions League title in 2009. The former club’s president looks back Wed, 29 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032755 29.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032755 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032751/Global+reach+and+new+TV+features+for+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2019 MEDIA RELEASE: Millions of handball fans around the world will be able to watch the action from LANXESS arena, as the VELUX EHF FINAL4 will be broadcast live on TV in more than 110 territories across the globe Wed, 29 May 2019 10:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032751 29.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032751 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032750/After+Hungarian+title%2c+Manaskov+wants+Champions+League+trophy FEATURE: After joining Veszprém in 2017, Dejan Manaskov’s dream is coming true as the left wing will appear in his first VELUX EHF FINAL4 this weekend Wed, 29 May 2019 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032750 29.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032750 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032748/Fans+in+Cologne+await+various+highlights+even+before+throw-off NEWS: Even a day before the first ball will be thrown at the LANXESS arena, fans can get actively involved in the entertainment programme of the 10th edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019 while the Ball of Frame will be unveiled Wed, 29 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032748 29.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032748 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032746/X+marks+the+spot BLOG: ehfTV commentator Tom O'Brannagain has lived and breathed the VELUX EHF FINAL4 since its very first event and there is no better man to set the scene for our tenth trip to Cologne Tue, 28 May 2019 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032746 28.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032746 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032747/Parrondo%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+are+a+better+team+now+than+when+we+played+Bar%c3%a7a+before%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: His task seemed everything but easy after his arrival at the start of the season, but coach Roberto Parrondo has led Vardar to their third straight appearance at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Tue, 28 May 2019 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032747 28.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032747 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032745/Nagy%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+are+not+content+with+only+being+here%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Retiring as a player at the end of the season, László Nagy has one more chance to help Veszprém win the VELUX EHF Champions League Tue, 28 May 2019 11:27:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032745 28.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032745 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032744/10+reasons+this+season+will+be+the+10th+success+for+Bar%c3%a7a FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Barça Lassa have been chasing their 10th success in Europe's top flight since 2015, and this season might be the right one. We outline 10 reasons why Tue, 28 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032744 28.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032744 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032743/Fabregas%3a+Winning+a+second+straight+Champions+League+title+would+mean+a+lot INTERVIEW: In 2017, Ivan Cupic became the first player to win back-to-back VELUX EHF FINAL4s. This year, only Ludovic Fabregas has the chance to become the second, when he fights for the trophy with Barça Mon, 27 May 2019 15:47:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032743 27.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032743 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032742/Davis%3a+%e2%80%9cI+love+this+job+and+I+want+to+spread+my+passion%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: What Veszprém coach David Davis has changed since his arrival and why he, like all Hungarian handball fans, hopes for the trophy at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Mon, 27 May 2019 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032742 27.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032742 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032741/10+reasons+why+Vardar+will+do+it+again FIRST HAND INSIGHT: Been there, done that. Vardar have lifted the VELUX EHF Champions League trophy in 2017 and there are enough reasons to believe they could go all the way again this time Mon, 27 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032741 27.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032741 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032740/Four+champions+fight+for+the+title+in+Cologne NEWS: All four teams that will take part in the VELUX EHF FINAL 4 next weekend in Cologne clinched their domestic titles this season Sun, 26 May 2019 20:22:50 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032740 26.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032740 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032735/10+reasons+why+this+will+finally+be+Veszpr%c3%a9m%e2%80%99s+year FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: A brilliant coach, the best goalkeeper duo and cohesiveness in the team are just some of the reasons why Telekom Veszprém HC will finally win the VELUX EHF Champions League this year Sun, 26 May 2019 13:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032735 26.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032735 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032734/A+trophy+as+a+birthday+present%3f+%e2%80%9cJust+wait!%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Talant Dujshebaev can make history on his fifth appearance at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 – in several different ways Sun, 26 May 2019 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032734 26.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032734 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032733/10+questions+for+10+years+of+the+EHF+FINAL4 QUIZ: The biggest weekend in European club handball is just days away. While we countdown to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019 in Cologne, test your knowledge of the event Sun, 26 May 2019 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032733 26.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032733 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032731/Pascual%3a+%e2%80%9cMore+than+with+the+results%2c+I%e2%80%99m+glad+with+how+we+play%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Near the end of the season where he celebrated his 10th anniversary on the club’s bench, Barça Lassa coach Xavi Pascual hopes to guide the Spanish side to a third VELUX EHF Champions League title, after 2011 and 2015 Sat, 25 May 2019 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032731 25.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032731 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032730/10+reasons+Kielce+will+clinch+the+trophy FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: Kielce may be the underdogs in Cologne, but the VELUX EHF FINAL4 has shown more than once that teams in that position can thrive under the apparent lack of pressure Sat, 25 May 2019 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032730 25.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032730 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032736/CoH+imposes+fines+on+MOL-Pick+Szeged+and+Vardar OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Both clubs were santioned for events which occurred at the end of VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final match Fri, 24 May 2019 14:58:06 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032736 24.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032736 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032732/Milosavljev%3a+%e2%80%9cMy+teammates+are+the+biggest+heroes+I+know%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Dejan Milosavljev has been one of the biggest discoveries of the VELUX EHF Champions League season, and he hopes to end his first year in the top-flight competition the best way possible Fri, 24 May 2019 12:30:41 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032732 24.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032732 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032725/Janc%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+already+know+we+will+return+proud%2c+no+matter+what+happens%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: At just 22, Kielce’s Blaz Janc already has seven years’ experience in the VELUX EHF Champions League. The world-class Slovenian talent is looking forward to his first taste of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Fri, 24 May 2019 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032725 24.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032725 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032726/Strengthening+the+handball+brand+%e2%80%93+but+at+what+price%3f The European Handball Talks, taking place ahead of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne, is set to provide the answers Thu, 23 May 2019 14:56:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032726 23.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032726 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032724/Perez+de+Vargas%e2%80%99+past+experiences+hold+the+key+to+success FEATURE: Barça Lassa goalkeeper is certain his side will arrive in Cologne with the confidence to win the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Thu, 23 May 2019 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032724 23.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032724 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032722/Strlek%3a+It%e2%80%99s+a+privilege+to+play+at+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+again INTERVIEW: Croatian international Manuel Strlek is no stranger to the VELUX EHF FINAL4, having won the title with Kielce in 2016. This year he will take on his former team in the semi-final, playing for Veszprém Thu, 23 May 2019 09:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032722 23.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032722 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032721/Petrus%3a+%e2%80%9cTeam+with+best+defence+will+win%e2%80%9d FEATURE: The defender who joined Barça Lassa this season is eagerly awaiting his first VELUX EHF FINAL4, and believes the Spanish side could go all the way in Cologne Wed, 22 May 2019 13:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032721 22.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032721 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032718/Combined+player+and+ball+tracking+technology+premieres+at+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+2019 The 10th edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne on 1/2 June 2019 will see the first ever use of player tracking technology at an EHF event. The development will offer fans, coaches and players more insights into the game than ever before Wed, 22 May 2019 10:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032718 22.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032718 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032717/All-star+Team+vote+on+popular+app+engages+fans NEWS: Since the relaunch of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 App on 24 April, the exclusive All-star Team vote has boosted fan engagement ahead of the 1/2 June event, with a special prize awaiting the 11,111th person to vote Tue, 21 May 2019 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032717 21.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032717 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032713/Skube%3a+The+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+will+be+an+unforgettable+experience INTERVIEW: After arriving at Vardar ahead of this season, Slovenian centre back Stas Skube has become a key part of the team. Now, he looks forward to his debut on the VELUX EHF FINAL4 court Mon, 20 May 2019 14:54:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032713 20.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032713 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032688/Humble+and+hungry+Moryto%3a+I+want+more+%e2%80%93+the+next+win%2c+the+next+trophy INTERVIEW: The only Polish international playing for Kielce, Arkadiusz Moryto, is ready for his first VELUX EHF FINAL4. At just 21, the right wing has huge ambition – and he is not the only young gun in the yellow jersey ready to work hard to achieve big dreams Fri, 17 May 2019 11:25:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032688 17.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032688 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032671/German+referees+Geipel+and+Helbig+to+lead+final+in+Cologne NEWS: Lars Geipel and Marcus Helbig will be in charge of the gold-medal match at the 10th edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 next month Tue, 14 May 2019 15:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032671 14.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032671 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032612/Cindric+and+Kobetic+voted+EHF+Players+of+the+Month+in+April NEWS: With the various European Cup seasons approaching the business end, Kielce’s Luka Cindric and Siófok’s Andrea Kobetic took the awards for best players in April Thu, 09 May 2019 18:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032612 09.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032612 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032607/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+media+accreditation+extended Media representatives have until Monday, 13 May to apply for a place in Cologne Thu, 09 May 2019 12:02:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032607 09.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032607 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/032591/New+developments+for+the+10th+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS: On the fringes of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019 draw in Cologne, the new developments for the celebratory 10th anniversary event have been presented Tue, 07 May 2019 14:35:35 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032591 07.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032591 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032589/Record+winners+against+2017+champions DRAW REVIEW: Semi-final pairings for the 10th edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 have been determined at the Palais Flora Tue, 07 May 2019 13:21:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032589 07.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032589 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032588/Sterbik+aims+for+his+fifth+title+at+seventh+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+visit FACTS AND FIGURES: A total of 31 former winners are part of this season’s pinnacle event of European club handball in Cologne, topped by Veszprém’s goalkeeping legend Tue, 07 May 2019 11:05:37 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032588 07.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032588 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032586/EHF+to+look+into+MOL-Pick+Szeged+versus+HC+Vardar+match OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The European Handball Federation will look into events which occurred at the end of VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final match between MOL-Pick Szeged (HUN) and HC Vardar (MKD) Mon, 06 May 2019 17:36:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032586 06.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032586 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032578/Cologne+welcomes+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+draw+for+the+10th+time DRAW PREVIEW: The culmination of the club handball season is approaching and the handball world is ready to find out the semi-final pairings of the 10th anniversary edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Mon, 06 May 2019 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032578 06.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032578 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032579/Six+takeaways+from+the+quarter-final TALKING POINTS: All eyes will turn to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 soon but let’s have a look back at what happened - and what almost happened - in the quarter-final return legs last weekend Mon, 06 May 2019 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032579 06.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032579 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032577/Joy+and+satisfaction+dominate+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: The tickets to Cologne have been booked, so here are the most remarkable reactions from coaches and players after the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032577 06.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032577 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032575/Resilient+Vardar+lose+29%3a25+in+Hungary%2c+but+do+enough+to+progress+to+Cologne QUARTER-FINAL, SECOND LEG REVIEW: Szeged cancelled out their eight-goal first leg deficit by half-time, but the Macedonian side came back to secure their place at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Sun, 05 May 2019 21:13:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032575 05.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032575 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032574/Kielce+return+to+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+despite+losing+by+nine+in+France QUARTER-FINAL, SECOND LEG REVIEW: Polish side PGE Vive Kielce booked their ticket to Cologne with a 60:59 aggregate win over Paris Saint-Germain HB Sun, 05 May 2019 20:01:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032574 05.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032574 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032572/Bar%c3%a7a+Lassa+win+again%2c+second+team+to+qualify+for+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 QUARTER-FINAL, SECOND LEG REVIEW: Unbeaten at home in the VELUX EHF Champions League since December 2015, the Spanish side eventually beat HBC Nantes by 10 goals over their two legs Sat, 04 May 2019 21:54:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032572 04.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032572 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032571/Veszpr%c3%a9m+book+their+fifth+ticket+to+Cologne QUARTER-FINAL, SECOND LEG REVIEW: After a shaky start, the Hungarian side easily took their second victory against Flensburg, becoming the first confirmed team for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Sat, 04 May 2019 19:44:34 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032571 04.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032571 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032568/Mah%c3%a9%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+used+to+be+individuals%2c+now+we+are+a+team%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Veszprém have given themselves an excellent chance to qualify for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 but French centre back Kentin Mahé does not take anything for granted before the return leg against Flensburg Fri, 03 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032568 03.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032568 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032566/Corrales%3a+%e2%80%9cEverybody+must+be+convinced+we+can+do+it%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Rodrigo Corrales knows turning the tables against Kielce will be tough, but believes PSG can make history in the arena where he has never lost a Champions League match Fri, 03 May 2019 13:09:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032566 03.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032566 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032565/PSG+must+write+history+to+qualify+for+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: After losing by 10 last week in Kielce, PSG face a huge task in the home-leg quarter-final Fri, 03 May 2019 11:58:47 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032565 03.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032565 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032564/Mission+impossible+for+Szeged%3f QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: It will need a superhuman effort from Szeged to cancel Vardar’s eight-goal advantage from the first leg, when the Macedonian side steamrolled to a 31:23 win Fri, 03 May 2019 11:20:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032564 03.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032564 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032562/Karlsson%e2%80%99s+international+farewell+or+a+%e2%80%98premiere%e2%80%99+for+Veszpr%c3%a9m%3f QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: Almost all statistics speak for the hosts of Saturday’s clash in Hungary after their clear away win at Flensburg in the first leg Fri, 03 May 2019 10:13:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032562 03.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032562 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032554/Last+eight+expos%c3%a9 TOM'S BLOG: Reflecting on last week's first leg, Tom gives his take on the decisive quarter-final matches this weekend for a place at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Thu, 02 May 2019 14:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032554 02.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032554 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032555/Sigurmannsson+predicts+%e2%80%9ca+crazy+Sunday%e2%80%9d FEATURE: The Szeged left wing hasn’t buried his hopes of reaching the VELUX EHF FINAL4 despite the Hungarian team’s eight-goal defeat in the first leg of their quarter-final against Vardar Thu, 02 May 2019 10:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032555 02.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032555 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032550/Bar%c3%a7a+to+build+on+seven-goal+lead+against+Nantes QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: The 32:25 win in France last week have put the Spanish side firm-ly in the drivers’ seat for the decisive leg on home court on Saturday Thu, 02 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032550 02.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032550 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032549/New+club%2c+same+goal%3a+Fabregas+wants+to+retain+trophy FEATURE: A year after winning the VELUX EHF Champions League title with Montpellier, Ludovic Fabregas wants to repeat the feat with Barça Lassa - after overcoming Nantes in Saturday’s quarter-final Wed, 01 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032549 01.05.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032549 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032544/Talking+points+as+EHF+FINAL4+moves+closer TALKING POINTS: The first legs of the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals are behind us and the teams are only one game away from the EHF FINAL4. Let’s discuss the first-leg encounters and what’s coming next Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:16:27 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032544 29.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032544 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032540/Big+wins+and+big+emotions+feature+in+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: The four VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals have all ended with huge winning margins so how did coaches and players react to their teams’ performances? Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032540 29.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032540 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032535/Magic+Cupara+helps+Kielce+take+advantage+over+Paris MOTW REVIEW: Goalkeeper Vladimir Cupara inspired Kielce to an incredible 10-goal first-leg win against Paris Saint-Germain Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:10:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032535 27.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032535 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032533/Artsem+Karalek%3a+%e2%80%9cThis+will+be+chess%3a+the+cleverest+will+outfox+the+other%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Developed into a key player for Kielce, the Belarusian line player is eager to shine against PSG in the Match of the Week on Saturday as the Polish side hopes to close in on a VELUX EHF FINAL4 berth Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032533 26.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032533 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032532/Kielce+and+PSG+duel+for+Cologne+again+in+MOTW QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: The Polish side wants to avoid a similar scenario like in last year’s quarter-final when the French champions beat them twice to earn their VELUX EHF FINAL4 berth Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032532 26.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032532 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032527/Vardar+shock+Szeged+with+flawless+end QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: Monumental performances from backs Igor Karacic, Dainis Kristopans and Stas Skube as well as goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev helped lift Vardar past Szeged (31:23) after a 10:3 run to end the game Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032527 25.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032527 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032522/Seven-goal+win+gives+Bar%c3%a7a+advantage+over+Nantes QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: An impressive defensive performance helps Barça Lassa secure an important win in Nantes Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:12:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032522 24.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032522 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032521/Veszpr%c3%a9m+take+a+comfortable+cushion+into+the+second+leg QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: An impressive performance by Veszprém at the 2014 Champions League winners, SG Flensburg-Handewitt, gives them a six-goal lead heading into the second leg. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:18:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032521 24.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032521 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032519/Pan-African+Kwes%c3%a9+Free+Sports+to+broadcast+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+Matches MEDIA RELEASE:VELUX EHF Champions League is reaching new territories as EHF Marketing GmbH closes a deal with Africa’s largest FTA Channel Kwesé Free Sports Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:59:48 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032519 24.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032519 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032517/Vardar+happy+to+play+the+underdog+role+against+Szeged QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: The Skopje side have experience on their side, but conceded the favourite status to Szeged, who are setting their sighta on a first VELUX EHF FINAL 4 berth Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:41:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032517 24.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032517 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032512/All-star+Team+vote+starts+on+the+relaunched+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+app NEWS REPORT: For the first time, fans can support their favourite players exclusively via the revamped app Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032512 24.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032512 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032511/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+App+launches+with+exclusive+All-star+Team+vote MEDIA RELEASE: Redesigned VELUX EHF FINAL4 App is now available to download, featuring the All-star Team vote for the first time and raising fan engagement to new heights Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:55:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032511 24.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032511 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032510/Kristopans%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+are+going+to+fight+until+the+end+of+the+season%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Vardar’s best scorer so far this season is in top form and looks forward with confidence to the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final against Szeged Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032510 23.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032510 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032509/Familiar+faces+do+battle+in+Nantes QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: Last season’s finalists Nantes clash with record champions Barcelona with a ticket for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 at stake Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:33:17 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032509 23.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032509 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032508/Knockout+regulars+clash+for+the+first+time QUARTER-FINAL PREVIEW: Flensburg host Veszprem for the first knockout duel featuring the two sides with more than 200 EHF Champions League matches between them Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:20:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032508 23.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032508 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032506/Gurbindo%3a+%e2%80%9cPlaying+Barcelona+is+a+huge+task%2c+but+Nantes+have+a+small+opportunity%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Former Barça Lassa back Eduardo Gurbindo knows better than anyone just what a challenge lies ahead of HBC Nantes in the upcoming quarter-final against the Spanish powerhouse Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:05:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032506 22.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032506 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032505/PSG+and+Bar%c3%a7a+top+quarter-finals+power+ranking POWER RANKING: The Group A and B winners are two of the favourites to progress to the VELUX EHF FINAL4, but the other six sides are just as eager to secure one of the berths for Cologne Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:11:15 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032505 22.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032505 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032504/Golla%e2%80%99s+quality+and+passion+to+be+put+to+the+test+against+Veszpr%c3%a9m FEATURE: Line player Johannes Golla is Flensburg’s rising star this season and now he is set to face the biggest challenge of his blossoming European career Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:51:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032504 22.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032504 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032502/Faces+of+the+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+make+their+All-star+Team+nominations NEWS: Markus Floth and Hannah Jackson add 10 names to the VELUX EHF Champions League All-star Team vote Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:47:53 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032502 22.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032502 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032498/EHF+media+correspondents+add+10+names+to+All-star+Team+nominations NEWS: 30 of the 50 candidates for this season’s VELUX EHF Champions League All-star Team have now been revealed Sat, 20 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032498 20.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032498 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032491/FCH+provides+10+more+all-star+nominees NEWS: 20 of the 50 candidates for this season’s VELUX EHF Champions League All-star Team have now been revealed Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032491 18.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032491 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/032435/Groot+and+Lagarde+claim+EHF+Player+of+March+awards NEWS REPORT: While Romain Lagarde won the Player of the Month trophy for the first time in his career, Nycke Groot collects her second, after winning it in December 2016 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:38:10 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032435 10.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032435 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032430/Kielce+welcome+star-studded+PSG+for+Match+of+the+Week NEWS: Repeat of last season’s quarter-final gets Match of the Week treatment on 27 April Tue, 09 Apr 2019 11:23:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032430 09.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032430 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032427/Schedule+for+VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+Quarter-finals+set NEWS REPORT: 120 minutes stand between the quarter-finalists and the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne. The schedule for the two-leg quarter-finals is now defined Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:40:12 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032427 08.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032427 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032396/The+Score+to+ignite+the+atmosphere+at+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 MEDIA RELEASE: The VELUX EHF FINAL4 will once again have a breathtaking show as US duo The Score will perform at the 10th edition of the highlight event of the handball season Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032396 04.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032396 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032394/Vardar+complete+hat-trick+of+SEHA+League+titles REVIEW: The defending champions beat Zagreb in the final to win the competition for the third year in a row and fifth time overall, but lose Christian Dissinger through injury Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032394 04.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032394 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/032381/Six+Spanish+coaches+still+in+race+for+Cologne FACTS AND FIGURES: Only one club that never made it to Cologne is among the VELUX EHF Champions League quarter-finalists, while the four best scorers are all out. Here are the most interesting stats after the Last 16 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032381 02.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032381 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032375/Five+takeaways+from+the+thrilling+Last+16+action TALKING POINTS: With only eight teams left in the VELUX EHF Champions League 2018/19 now, we take a final look back at what happened in the Last 16 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032375 01.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032375 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032374/Vardar+eye+fifth+SEHA+League+title PREVIEW: After making it into the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals, Vardar are eager for more success in the South-East European regional league this week Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032374 01.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032374 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032373/Happiness+and+pride+dominate+quotes+of+the+week TOP 5 QUOTES: The decisive leg of the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 led to joy for some and to disappointment for others. What did coaches and players say? Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032373 01.04.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032373 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032369/Flensburg+easily+secure+last+quarter-final+spot LAST 16 REVIEW: The 2014 VELUX EHF Champions League winners extend their winning series against Brest and eliminate the Belorussian side for the fourth straight time in that stage Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032369 31.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032369 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032368/Stout+Szeged+soar+past+Plock LAST 16 REVIEW: Plock never stood a chance to mount a comeback from their defeat last week against a plucky Szeged side, which got another comfortable win, 23:16 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 19:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032368 31.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032368 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032364/Vardar+seal+quarter-final+berth+with+solid+win+over+Zagreb LAST 16 REVIEW: There was little pressure on Vardar after their first-leg win over Zagreb, and the home side duly delivered another victory Sat, 30 Mar 2019 21:54:29 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032364 30.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032364 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032363/Three-goal+win+in+Match+of+the+Week+gives+Nantes+quarter-final+ticket MOTW REVIEW: A thrilling second half sent Nantes through to the quarter-finals as Rhein-Neckar Löwen stumbled Sat, 30 Mar 2019 21:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032363 30.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032363 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032362/Veszpr%c3%a9m+stop+Sporting%e2%80%99s+historic+season LAST 16 REVIEW: Veszprém sealed a place in the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final and ended Sporting CP's historic season in the process. Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032362 30.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032362 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032361/Kielce+cruise+past+Zaporozhye+to+reach+quarter-final LAST 16 REVIEW: Following a draw in the first leg in Zaporozhye, Kielce won by five goals at home in the second leg against the Ukrainian champions and march on to the quarter-final Sat, 30 Mar 2019 18:01:01 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032361 30.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032361 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032356/Veszpr%c3%a9m+ready+to+stop+Sporting%e2%80%99s+dreams LAST 16 PREVIEW: The Hungarian side have a two-goal advantage going into the return leg as Sporting aim to extend their record-setting season Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032356 29.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032356 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032351/Flensburg%e2%80%99s+jubilee+match%3a+the+next+step+towards+Cologne%3f LAST 16 PREVIEW: After winning the first leg in Brest, Flensburg are the favourites on home ground in the second VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 clash against Meshkov Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:43:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032351 29.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032351 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032352/Szeged+look+set+to+resist+Plock%e2%80%99s+challenge LAST 16 PREVIEW: Plock hope to produce another shock in the second leg of a double header, but Szeged appear poised to secure their third VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-final berth in five years Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:42:39 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032352 29.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032352 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032349/Nantes+aim+to+overcome+two-goal+deficit+in+Match+of+the+Week LAST 16 PREVIEW: Nantes have never won against Rhein-Neckar Löwen. All the French side’s hopes rest on stopping that record in the second leg of the Last 16 this weekend – but Löwen are determined to end their own curse Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:46:49 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032349 29.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032349 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032348/Kohlbacher%3a+Two+goals+is+anything+but+a+cushion+to+rest+on INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: After scoring 11 times in the first leg against Nantes, Löwen line player Jannik Kohlbacher hopes to end his side’s Last 16 curse in the Match of the Week Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:24:32 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032348 28.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032348 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032346/Zagreb+aim+for+a+miracle+in+Skopje LAST 16 PREVIEW: After being outplayed in the Match of the Week on home court last Saturday, the Croatian champions need to make up a nine-goal deficit against HC Vardar to reach the quarter-final Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032346 28.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032346 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032345/Kielce+hope+to+get+job+done+at+home LAST 16 PREVIEW: Following the 33:33 draw in the first leg in Ukraine, the tie between Motor and the 2016 champions is still wide open when both teams meet again in Poland on Saturday Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032345 28.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032345 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032344/Flensburg+to+join+%e2%80%98Club+of+200%e2%80%99 FEATURE: Before SG Flensburg-Handewitt play their 200th EHF Champions League match on Sunday against HC Meshkov Brest, club legend Lars Christiansen recalls the best and the worst moments for the German club in Europe’s top flight Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032344 28.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032344 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032340/10+videos+to+celebrate+10+years+of+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS: The EHF Marketing will publish a series of highlight clips to mark the 10th anniversary of the final tournament of the VELUX EHF Champions League Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032340 27.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032340 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032336/Pride+in+results+and+character+feature+in+quotes+of+the+week TOP 3 QUOTES: Whether they were victorious or not, the players and coaches who feature in this week’s best quotes are justifiably proud of their teams’ performances in the first leg of the Last 16 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:59:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032336 25.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032336 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032334/MOTW+heads+to+Nantes+for+Last+16+return+leg NEWS: The spotlight in the decisive leg of the Last 16 will turn to France, where last year’s finalists Nantes are trying to make up a two-goal deficit against Rhein-Neckar Löwen on Saturday Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032334 25.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032334 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032333/Six+takeaways+from+the+Last+16+action TALKING POINTS: The knockout stage of the VELUX EHF Champions League has begun and the first leg of the Last 16 treated us with a lot of close matches Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032333 25.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032333 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032328/Veszpr%c3%a9m+come+from+behind+to+leave+Lisbon+with+a+win LAST 16 REVIEW: Hungarians show their quality in the end as they take a two-goal lead into the second leg next week against the Portuguese side Sun, 24 Mar 2019 21:14:19 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032328 24.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032328 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032327/Szeged+leave+it+late+against+Plock LAST 16 REVIEW: Hungarian side needed two monster runs in each half to earn an important 22:20 win against Wisla Plock Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:01:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032327 24.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032327 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032324/Vardar+demolish+Zagreb+in+Match+of+the+Week LAST 16/MOTW REVIEW: Macedonians restrict Croatians to just six first-half goals in dominant performance Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:33:54 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032324 24.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032324 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032320/Flensburg+repeat+history+in+Brest LAST 16 REVIEW: Visitors SG Flensburg-Handewitt beat HC Meshkov Brest but the home side showed courage in the closing minutes Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:14:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032320 23.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032320 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032319/No+winner+in+Zaporozhye+thriller LAST 16 REVIEW: Artem Kozakevych’s late penalty shot helped Motor to snatch a home draw in the first leg match against Kielce Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032319 23.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032319 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032316/Wanderlust TOM'S BLOG: A day before the Match of the Week between Zagreb and Vardar, ehfTV.com commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin explains why Zagreb are a building block for a lot of the top clubs in Europe Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032316 22.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032316 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032315/Sporting+%e2%80%9cwant+to+keep+dreaming%e2%80%9d FEATURE: Centre back Carlos Ruesga will play against one of his former clubs when Sporting host Veszprém in the first leg of the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 on Sunday Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032315 22.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032315 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032314/Plock+aim+to+deliver+another+stunner LAST 16 PREVIEW: Wisla Plock dream of their first quarter-final berth in VELUX EHF Champions League history, but they will have to overcome MOL-Pick Szeged, who have been a staple of consistency this season Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:08:11 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032314 22.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032314 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032313/Brest+debut+or+Flensburg+series%3f LAST 16 PREVIEW: Flensburg want to make it among the best eight for the 12th time, while Brest hope to reach the quarter-finals for the first time ever Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:58:56 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032313 22.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032313 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032312/Ukrainian+and+Polish+champions+clash+in+Zaporozhye LAST 16 PREVIEW: PGE Vive Kielce may be seen as favourites, but HC Motor Zaporozhye will try to cause an upset in the home match of the first knockout round Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:54:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032312 22.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032312 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032311/Can+Sporting+write+history+%e2%80%93+again%3f LAST 16 PREVIEW: After reaching the Last 16 for the first time, Sporting aim to make the most of the home leg against Veszprém Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:52:18 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032311 22.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032311 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032310/PPD+Zagreb+and+Horvat+ready+for+familiar+opponents FEATURE: The history between upcoming Match of the Week rivals Zagreb and Vardar extends back 17 years – and one player has been part of it all: Zlatko Horvat Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:14:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032310 21.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032310 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032305/MOTW%3a+Zagreb+set+for+Balkan+battle+with+Vardar LAST 16 PREVIEW: Zagreb and Vardar go head to head in the VELUX EHF Champions League for a third straight season in an highly anticipated Match of the Week on Saturday Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032305 21.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032305 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032301/Playing+times+confirmed+for+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+and+DELO+WOMEN%e2%80%99S+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS: Matches in Cologne and Budapest on all playing days will throw off at 15:15 and 18:00 hrs local time Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032301 21.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032301 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032300/Kohlbacher+and+Schmid+keep+L%c3%b6wen%27s+hopes+alive LAST 16 REVIEW: The German side beat Nantes 34:32 in the opener of the Last 16, but let a potentially bigger lead slip through their hands Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:02:52 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032300 20.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032300 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032297/L%c3%a1szl%c3%b3+Nagy%3a+%e2%80%9cWe+do+not+want+to+make+the+same+mistake%e2%80%9d INTERVIEW: Hungarian legend looks back at his career so far and what is still to come as he prepares for this 250th EHF European Cup appearance Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:02:55 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032297 20.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032297 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032294/Exceptional+PSG+lead+power+ranking NEWS: EHF journalists rate the remaining teams in the VELUX EHF Champions League and little has changed at the very top Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032294 19.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032294 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032292/LANXESS+arena+clear+at+the+top+again+in+2018 NEWS: Home of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne was the most visited arena in Germany last year Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032292 19.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032292 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032291/Further+optimisation+of+visibility+and+exposure+for+Nord+Stream+2 MEDIA RELEASE: VELUX EHF Champions League premium partner Nord Stream 2 will receive additional exposure during the matches of Europe’s top club handball competition. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032291 19.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032291 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032290/English+commentary+on+knockout+phase+matches NEWS: EHF Marketing GmbH is implementing a valuable addition to the TV coverage of the business end of the VELUX EHF Champions League Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032290 19.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032290 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032289/Can+L%c3%b6wen+end+their+curse%3f LAST 16 PREVIEW: Four years in a row, the German side stumbled in the first stage of the knockout round, while their opponents from Nantes only needed two attempts to make it to the final Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032289 19.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032289 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032288/Nine+things+to+do+when+there+is+no+EHF+Champions+League LAST WEEK IN THE CL: It was all about getting some time-off or competing in domestic matches during a week without action in the EHF Champions League Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032288 18.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032288 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032287/Can+Nantes+weather+the+storm%3f FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: The announcement that coach Thierry Anti and three key players will be leaving the club in 2020 has left HBC Nantes in turmoil. Will it affect their upcoming Last 16 tie with Rhein-Neckar Löwen? Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032287 18.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032287 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032282/Stage+is+set+for+the+Last+16 NEWS: Dates and times for all VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 matches confirmed Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:31:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032282 13.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032282 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032275/Media+accreditation+for+three+top+club+events+of+the+season+starts NEWS REPORT: All media professionals can submit their accreditation requests for the VELUX EHF FINAL4, DELO WOMEN’S EHF FINAL4 and AKQUINET EHF Cup Finals. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032275 12.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032275 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032278/Snatching+record+after+record+is+not+enough+for+PSG FEATURE: Despite amassing a record points total in the group phase and looking unstoppable at home, PSG are doing their best to remain humble on the road to Cologne Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:45:23 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032278 12.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032278 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032272/Balkan+derby+in+the+spotlight+for+Match+of+the+Week NEWS: Match of the Week heads to Zagreb for the first leg of the VELUX EHF Champions League Last 16 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:02:20 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032272 11.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032272 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/032254/The+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+Opening+Party+%e2%80%93+be+there+and+get+involved! NEWS REPORT: German band Querbeat will be playing at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019 opening party, where fans will have the chance to become part of the pre-match entertainment at the season’s pinnacle event Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:44:43 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032254 07.03.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032254 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/032111/VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+tickets+with+%23simplyfansunited+contest NEWS: VELUX EHF Champions League sponsor Gorenje is offering handball fans the chance to win premium tickets to the VELUX EHF FINAL4, complete with a meet and greet with Ivano Balic and a peak backstage Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032111 15.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032111 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/032048/Last+call+for+volunteers NEWS REPORT: Volunteers' registration for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 ends on Monday 11 February Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:00:14 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032048 07.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032048 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/032035/New+EHF+FINAL4+key+visuals+revealed NEWS: With both EHF Champions League competitions just a few months away from their apotheoses, EHF Marketing GmbH has revealed brand new key visuals for the EHF FINAL4 events in Budapest and Cologne Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:58:33 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032035 05.02.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032035 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/032006/Next+stop%3a+Back+to+Cologne NEWS: Following a record-breaking Men’s World Championship in Germany and Denmark, all eyes are now back on the road to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019 in Cologne on 1/2 June Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:53:59 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032006 30.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/032006 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/031974/iBall+wins+ISPO+%e2%80%98Product+of+the+Year%27+Award MEDIA RELEASE: World's first intelligent handball developed by SELECT and KINEXON was recognised as the 'Product of the Year' in Team & Social Sport category of ISPO Award Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031974 23.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031974 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/031957/Enjoy+a+taste+of+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+at+the+World+Championship NEWS: See the VELUX EHF Champions League trophy at the LANXESS arena on 19-23 January and be in with a chance to win tickets to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:52:28 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031957 18.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031957 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/031950/Fans+vote+for+EHF+Players+of+the+Year+2018 PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Each month an EHF panel of experts is awarding the best male and female players. Now handball fans can pick their favourites in our EHF Players of the Year 2018 vote Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031950 16.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031950 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/031939/Trophy+for+10th+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+unveiled+in+Cologne The EHF and EHF Marketing GmbH are looking forward to return to Cologne for the jubilee edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on 1/2 June 2019. The coveted trophy has already arrived in the German city Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031939 10.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031939 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031938/Vyakhireva+and+Schmid+named+December%27s+Players+of+the+Month NEWS REPORT: Andy Schmid and Anna Vyakhireva won the EHF Player of the Month awards in December, both for the third time in their careers Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:13:22 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031938 10.01.2019 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031938 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/031877/Paris+decisions+to+shape+future+of+top+competitions MEDIA RELEASE: The first decisions have been released from EHF Executive Committee meeting in Paris, taking place on the fringes of the Women’s EHF EURO 2018. Proposals for a revamp of Europe’s top competitions from the 2020/21 season have been passed alongside new match-days and a change to the international calendar Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:55:44 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031877 15.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031877 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/031837/EHF+FINAL4%3a+Cologne+confirmed+as+host+through+to+2024 New contract signed with the City of Cologne, LANXESS arena and North Rhine-Westphalia on 11 December 2018 sees European handball’s mega event remain in German city through to 2024 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:17:05 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031837 11.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031837 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031823/One+more+day+to+bid+for+your+dream+weekend+at+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS: The annual ‘Handball Hilft!’ charity auction in Germany is running until Sunday evening, offering handball fans the chance to purchase exclusive packages for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019 in Cologne Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031823 08.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031823 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/031802/Treat+yourself+with+tickets+to+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS REPORT: The new batch of the tickets for the season's climax goes on sale on Wednesday Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031802 05.12.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031802 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/031711/Bid+for+a+dream+weekend+at+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4 NEWS: The annual ‘Handball Hilft!’ charity auction in Germany is offering fans the chance to purchase many handball-related items, including exclusive packages for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2019 in Cologne Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031711 28.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031711 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/031720/Gorenje%e2%80%99s+%23simplyfans+project+wins+prestigious+SPORTO+2018+award NEWS: The VELUX EHF Champions League and EHF EURO partner has been rewarded for its handball-related campaign, which was chosen ‘Best Sports Sponsorship’ in the Adriatic region Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031720 27.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031720 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/031540/Go+behind+the+scenes+at+Match+of+the+Week+with+Markus+and+Hannah FEATURE: Introducing the faces of the VELUX EHF Champions League, who help give fans a new perspective on the competition’s biggest occasion Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031540 02.11.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031540 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/031464/iBall+story+vies+for+SPORTEL+Award NEWS REPORT: The video on the joint project of EHF Marketing, Select and Kinexon has been nominated in the Innovation Prize category Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031464 22.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031464 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031474/Bar%c3%a7a+win+fourth+Super+Globe+trophy FINAL REVIEW: A strong start into the second half was decisive for the defending champions in their final against Füchse Berlin, while VELUX EHF Champions League winners Montpellier took the bronze medal in Doha Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:30:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031474 19.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031474 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/031455/Bar%c3%a7a+and+F%c3%bcchse+duel+for+Super+Globe+trophy SEMI-FINAL REVIEW: The defending champions defeated Montpellier and the EHF Cup winners beat hosts Al-Sadd to set up a repeat of the 2017 final Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:30:13 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031455 18.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031455 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/031448/Volunteer+and+become+part+of+the+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+anniversary NEWS REPORT: Experience the tenth edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 up close by applying for a volunteer Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:12:25 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031448 17.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031448 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031447/European+trio+eases+into+Super+Globe+Semi-final QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After each beating rivals from a different continent, Barça and Montpellier will clash for a place in the final while Füchse face the hosts in the other semi-final in Doha Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031447 17.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031447 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/031435/Bar%c3%a7a+chase+fourth+club+world+title SUPER GLOBE PREVIEW: The defending champions from Spain are joined by Montpellier and Füchse at the annual tournament in Qatar this week Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031435 15.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031435 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/031404/Tom%e2%80%99s+Top+Ten%3a+Jerseys Tom's Top Ten: ehfTV commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin has a special focus on this season's 10th anniversary of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 as he recollects his memories from various points of view. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:10:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031404 11.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031404 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/031387/VELUX+EHF+Champions+League+goes+pink+on+International+Day+of+the+Girl+Child NEWS REPORT: All Round 5 matches will draw attention to a campaign by charity partner Plan International to support girls in standing up for their rights Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:50:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031387 10.10.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031387 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/031268/Official+travel+and+ticket+partners+for+VELUX+EHF+FINAL4+announced NEWS: With over 8,000 tickets already sold, those unlucky enough not yet to have secured their place in the LANXESS arena in Cologne on 1-2 June 2019 get another chance now Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:20:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031268 18.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031268 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/031253/Tom%27s+Top+Ten TOM'S BLOG: Asking himself the question: "If I were a coach, what would I look for in my players?," ehfTV.com commentator Tom Ó Brannagáin comes up with 10 answers. Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:40:00 GMT http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031253 14.09.2018 http://www.eurohandball.com/article/031253 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