PLAY: Axel Månsson continues to impress at Skjern

When Skjern Håndbold defeated French champions PSG 35–29, Swedish playmaker Axel Månsson was once again at the centre of the action. PSG made the better start, but after the opening ten minutes, Skjern began to...

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Nordhorn-Lingen caught in financial crisis as licensing dispute reaches court

HSG Nordhorn-Lingen’s financial problems have developed into a major licensing dispute that could yet reshape the German second tier. HSG Nordhorn-Lingen’s preparations for the new...

Flensburg edge Magdeburg in final Wartburg Cup test

SG Flensburg-Handewitt finished their preparations on a high after edging German champions SC Magdeburg 33–32 in a tightly contested Wartburg Cup final on Sunday. Two...

Martim Costa suffers knee scare against Melsungen

Martim Costa picked up a knock to his knee as Sporting CP suffered a 28–26 defeat to MT Melsungen in the final of a...

PLAY: Axel Månsson off to a flying start at Skjern

Aalborg may have won the pre-season clash 31–28 after a strong finish, but it was arguably Axel Månsson who impressed the most – making...

BOMBSHELL: Julie Scaglione joins Team Esbjerg with immediate effect

Team Esbjerg have reportedly pulled off one of the biggest transfers in Danish women's handball, signing Danish international Julie Scaglione from Ikast Håndbold with...

Füchse Berlin rule out direct replacement for Lasse Andersson

Füchse Berlin will not sign a direct replacement for Lasse Andersson before the new season. CEO Bob Hanning instead believes Matthes Langhoff can fill...

EHF Court of Appeal adds fine for Croatia and Matej Mandić

The EHF Court of Appeal has partially amended the ruling in the case involving the Croatian Handball Federation and Matej Mandić following an incident...

Katrine Lunde leads IHF women’s group in first meeting

With the Women's U20 World Championship coming to an end, another major milestone for women's handball took place. Led by legend Katrine Lunde, the...

Bombac new Leipzig captain

Slovenian star Dean Bombac has been named Leipzig’s new captain. The veteran takes over from Lukas Bender as the club looks to bounce back...

Germany crowned champions after dominant performance

Germany are U18 EURO champions after defeating Slovenia in the final. The result was never in doubt, as Germany dominated from start to finish...

Final giant Tjorven named in EHF U18 EURO All Star Team

The EHF has announced the All Star Team for the U18 EURO. Finalists Germany and Slovenia dominate the team with three players each, while...

From the archive: Japan coach Ortega: “I am ready to lose the way I want to lose”

This article was first published on July 26, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. Japan’s...

From the archive: Games of the XXXIII Olympiad: Last stop for trio of handball’s living legends

This article was first published on July 24, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. Paris...

From the archive: List: Here are 10 of the best new signings in the Bundesliga

This article was first published on September 1, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. The...

U18 World Championship: Egypt stun France to top the group

Egypt's U18 women's team have been one of the biggest surprises of the IHF Women's Youth World Championship. After winning their opening match, they...

U18 EURO: Skipagøtu’s younger brother shines

The Faroe Islands have produced a number of high-quality handball players in recent years, and now the next rising star appears to be on...

From the archive: Left the war in Rwanda – and became a handball coach in Sweden

This article was first published on March 14, 2024. It is being republished here in its original form as part of our summer series. About...

How small towns became European powerhouses

In European handball, success is often expected to follow size. Big cities, big budgets, big arenas. Yet history tells a different story. Some of...

Hungary claim historic first Men’s U20 EHF EURO title

Hungary made history at the Men's 20 EHF EURO 2026, winning their first-ever gold medal in the competition after defeating Sweden 34–32 after extra...

Sweden to face Hungary in Men’s 20 EHF EURO final

Sweden are set to face Hungary in the final of the Men's 20 EHF EURO 2026 after defeating Denmark in the semi-finals. Hungary secured...