The defensive specialists: EHF announces best defender nominees

Goals often grab the headlines, but the EHF Excellence Awards also recognise the players who make life difficult for the opposition. The women’s Best Defender nominees feature several of the sport’s most respected defensive leaders....

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Legends and rising stars among EHF Excellence award right wing nominees

The right wing nominations for the EHF Excellence Awards 2026 feature a fascinating mix of established stars and emerging talents from across Europe. Among the...

Bouktit, Saugstrup and more: The battle for handball’s best line player

Few positions have been as influential this season as line player, and the EHF Excellence Awards nominees include some of the sport’s most dominant...

Who is Europe’s best left wing? Champions League stars lead the race

The nominees for the EHF Excellence Awards 2026 have been announced, and the left wing category is packed with proven winners, rising stars and...

EHF Excellence Awards: world-class goalkeepers battle for team of the season spots

The nominees for the EHF Excellence Awards 2026 have been revealed, and the goalkeeper category features some of the biggest stars in world handball....

Kristjánsson best playmaker in Champions League

Gísli Kristjánsson finished as the leading playmaker in the EHF Champions League, topping the assist charts with a commanding advantage over the rest of...

Gidsel dominates Champions League scoring chart

Mathias Gidsel finished another outstanding season by claiming the EHF Champions League scoring title. The Füchse Berlin superstar scored 161 goals and finished comfortably...

Emil Nielsen tops Champions League goalkeeper rankings

Barcelona goalkeeper Emil Nielsen finished the season as the most efficient shot-stopper in the Champions League, capping off a title-winning campaign with the competition's...

Defensive masterclass secures Barcelona’s 12th Champions League title

Barcelona are European champions once again. Backed by a defensive performance of the highest order, outstanding goalkeeping from Emil Nielsen, and another composed display...

Barcelona survive Aalborg scare to reach Champions League final

Barcelona are through to yet another EHF Champions League final. The Catalan giants controlled most of their semifinal against Aalborg, but had to work...

Füchse Berlin reach Champions League final after Magdeburg’s late collapse

Füchse Berlin are through to the EHF Champions League final after defeating German rivals SC Magdeburg 40–35 in a dramatic and high-scoring semifinal in...

Rumour: Magnus Saugstrup set for sensational Aalborg return

One of Danish handball's biggest stars could be heading home. According to reports from Rygtebørs, Magnus Saugstrup is expected to return to Aalborg Håndbold...

Head-to-Head ahead of Aalborg vs Barcelona: Here are the team ratings

The Danish and Spanish champions face off in the second semi-final of the EHF Champions League. GOhandball has rated the teams ahead of this...

Head to Head ahead of Magdeburg vs Fuchse Berlin: Here are the team ratings

Last year’s finalists face off in the first semi-final of the EHF Champions League. GOhandball has rated the teams ahead of this weekend’s Final...

Czech international strengthens Wetzlar

HSG Wetzlar has been looking for a new right back, and now they have found their man. Tomas Piroch has signed a two-year deal...

Swedish prospect on his way to Eisenach

Eisenach are looking to strengthen their left wing. According to reports from Sportbild, the club is close to signing 20-year-old Felix Montebovi. Felix Montebovi has...

2027 World Cup draw set

The draw for the IHF 2027 World Cup has been completed, and it has already produced several intriguing matchups. With the tournament set to...

Hungary’s unexpected scoring king leaves stars behind

Mates beats Ocvirk as Veszprém and Szeged stars trail behind. The Hungarian men's scoring title did not go to a player from Veszprém or...

FTC star Petra Simon denied Hungarian scoring crown

FTC and Hungary national team star Petra Simon finished third in the league's scoring race despite another strong campaign. The title instead went to Szombathelyi...

Surprise name tops Bundesliga women’s scoring chart

Nina Engel emerged as the Bundesliga Women's top scorer after finishing the season with 164 goals for HSG Bensheim/Auerbach. The 24-year-old finished well clear of...

Norwegian star tops Romanian scoring charts

A Norwegian player finished as the leading scorer in Romania's women's league. Tuva Hove scored 144 goals for Râmnicu Vâlcea, narrowly beating Gloria Bistrița star...