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CL Newsletter - 9 February 2012 [ID=4477249]

2012-02-09T08:35:00.000-08:00

Last 16 places at stake

The stars of the men's game are back in action this week as the VELUX EHF Champions League reaches the eighth round. There's another tense few days ahead with three more teams able to secure their place in the Last 16.

There's exciting transfer news this week too, with both THW Kiel in Germany and KS Vive Targi Kielce in Poland announcing the signing of top players to their squads for next season.

You can follow both the VELUX EHF Champions League and EHF Women's League at ehfTV.com live and on-demand. This week's highlight is Reale Ademar Leon against Montpellier Agglomeration with live English commentary on Sunday.


		First decisions in 2012 Three rounds of the VELUX EHF Champions League remain – but some clubs could secure their spot in the Last 16 with victories in Round 8, More>>

		Sigurdsson from Kobenhavn to Kiel Icelandic international Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson is to return to the German Bundesliga after one year in Denmark. More>>

		New TV deals announced Handball fans in Sweden, Africa, Cyprus and Iceland have reason to be happy after EHF Marketing GmbH announces new TV deals for these regions. More>>

Late Sunday brunch

ehfCL.com previews the second round of the EHF Women´s Champions League Main Round taking place over the weekend. More>>

Grubisic: "To tighten our defence"

Krim's goalkeeper analyzes the match against Oltchim and looks towards the next opponent in the EHF Champions League. More>>

Zebic: "Let's forget Győr"

The Croatian international focuses on Itxako´s next match against Larvik in the EHF Champions League. More>>

For the complete TV listings of the matches for this week click here.
For the ehfTV.com live schedule click here.

CL Newsletter - 3 February 2012 [ID=4462202]

2012-02-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

EHF Champions League is back!

Welcome to the first edition of 2012. After a break for both the Women's World Championship in Brazil and the Men's EHF EURO in Serbia, we're back for more top-class club action.

This week signals the start of the Main Round of the women's competition, with both groups playing the first of six rounds. Don't forget to follow the action at ehfTV.com, with two matches shown live.

Big news too in the VELUX EHF Champions League, as the main show act for the final round of the competition, the VELUX EHF FINAL4 is announced. Keep reading for all the latest goings on in the Europe's premier club competitions.


		EUROPE to rock the VELUX EHF FINAL4 Legendary Swedish band, EUROPE, will be the main show act at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on 26 and 27 May 2012 in Cologne, Germany. More>>

		New charity partner Deutsche Krebshilfe has been announced as the new charity partner of the VELUX EHF FINAL4. The charity will be supported through a VELUX EHF FINAL4 Golf Tournament - powered by adidas on 25 May 2012. More>>

Main Round kicks off

Europe's top eight teams battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. We preview the first round of the EHF Women´s Champions League Main Round, which takes place this weekend. More>>

Nycke Groot: "Nothing is impossible!"

Gifted Nycke Groot is one of the two Dutch internationals in the squad of FC Midtjylland. The 23-year-old middle back moved in the summer from Holstebro to Ikast to play for the Danish champions. More>>

Amorim: "Focused to reach this year's final"

Gyor´s Brazilian international is confident ahead of the hot clash against Itxako in the opener of the EHF Champions League Main Round. More>>

For the complete TV listings of the matches for this week click here.
For the ehfTV.com live schedule click here.

CL Newsletter - 1 December 2011 [ID=4437274]

2011-12-01T08:49:00.000-08:00

VELUX EHF Champions League reaches Round 7

The race for the knock-out stages is in full swing with exciting clashes expected in Montpellier and Chekhov in Round 7 throwing off across Europe on Thursday evening.

HSV Hamburg were the first club to qualify for the Last 16 last weekend, up to six more clubs can follow the German champions in Round 7 of the competition ahead of the break for the Men's EHF EURO 2012 in Serbia.

Don't forget to watch this weekend's ehfTV.com's 'Match of the Week', as Tom O'Brannagain commentates live from Montpellier on Sunday 4 December as they take on THW Kiel.




		Desperate battle for final places in Last 16 The race for the knock-out stages is in full swing with exciting clashes expected in Montpellier and Chechov in Round 7. More>>

		THW Kiel's Omeyer hoping for double THW Kiel are chasing the Bundesliga and VELUX EHF Champions League double after a great start to the season. More>>

		Bonus for fans of the VELUX EHF Champions League The rearranged matches in Group D of THW Kiel v AG Kobenhavn and Montpellier Agglomeration HB v Pick Szeged will be taking place on Sunday 18 December 2011, with both games throwing-off at 17:00 hrs (local time). More>>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 7 click here.

CL Newsletter - 23 November 2011 [ID=4416958]

2011-11-23T05:54:00.001-08:00

Fight for places in the Last 16 continues!

Underlining the high level of game-play, the teams in all groups share an equal competitive level at half-time in the Group Phase. From Round 6 on those teams keen on revenge will get their chance as the return legs are to be played.

You can follow four of last week's re-matches, which will be broadcast live online on ehfTV.com. This week also sees a premiere for Partizan Beograd, who until now had played in other halls, return to their home venue, Pionir Arena.

Jubilee time in Vienna (AUT), as at the "HeartBeat HandBall" anniversary gala a jury awarded five honory players with the "EHF Handball Award"...see below.

Short wait for revenge

Payback time in the VELUX EHF Champions League, when Round 6 will give us the re-matches of Round 5. And some teams are buffering up for revenge. View our preview on Round 6 of the VELUX EHF Champions League. Read more >>

Playing legends honoured at EHF 20th Anniversary

As part of the ‘HeartBeat HandBall’ celebrations in Vienna, the EHF handed out awards in three different categories. Players Daniel Narcisse, Didier Dinart, Luc Abalo, Thierry Omeyer and Rikke Skov received the 'EHF Handball Award'. Read more >>

Ilic back in Serbia

THW Kiel's Serbian shooter Momir Ilic returns to his origins for the Round 6 duel with Partizan Belgrade. In an interview he talks about matches against clubs from his home country and about the upcoming EHF EURO 2012 in Serbia. Read more >>

And the winner is...VELUX EHF FINAL4!

The fantastic photograph of the glorious FC Barcelona players celebrating in Cologne last May was awarded "Colognes best sports picture of the year 2011". The prize was handed out by the department of Sport in Cologne and Köln.Sport. Read more >>

HeartBeat Handball video online

Last week the EHF celebrated their 20th anniversary. The EHF has released an official highlights video from the "HeartBeat HandBall" event, which took place in Vösendorf, Vienna on 17 November 2011. Watch and enjoy! Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 6 for the men click here.
For the ehfTV.com live schedule click here.

CL Newsletter - 16 November 2011 [ID=4402419]

2011-11-16T01:55:00.000-08:00

VELUX EHF Champions League restarts in anniversary week!

After a three week break the VELUX EHF Champions League restarts this week with the fifth round. The fixtures of this week will be repeated next week where the reverse games will take place in Round 6. Four matches will be broadcast live online on ehfTV.com.

This week is also celebration week: the European Handball Federation is 20 years young! With over 500 guests present at the 20 year anniversary celebrations in Vienna, the event entitled ‘HeartBeat HandBall’ is the highlight of the handball social calendar for 2011.

Re-start with decisive duels

The top teams can make a huge step towards the Last 16, while others will have to fight for their first points or victories. View our preview on Round 5 of the VELUX EHF Champions League. Read more >>

VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne until 2014

The European Handball Federation has announced that the VELUX EHF FINAL4, the federation’s premier club handball event, and final round of the VELUX EHF Champions League, is to be played in the German city of Cologne until at least 2014. Read more >>

Main Round Groups drawn

Following completion of the Group Matches stage last weekend, the draw of the two groups for the Main Round of EHF Women’s Champions League were carried out on 15 November 2011 at the EHF Headquarters in Vienna. Who will make it to the semi-finals? Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 5 for the men click here.
For the ehfTV.com live schedule click here.

CL Newsletter - 11 November 2011 [ID=4385123]

2011-11-11T07:01:00.001-08:00

Final round in the women's Group Matches

The time has come for the last Group Matches round for the women: this weekend will give us the eight teams that qualify for the Main Round (finishing in the two top spots in each group) and those who continue in the Cup Winners' Cup spots (finishing third in the group). Exciting!

Three teams - Budućnost (MNE), Itxako (ESP) and Oltchim (ROU) have already secured their Main Round tickets, while four teams are already without a chance to proceed. For the remaining nine teams the decision will be made this weekend.

Four matches will be broadcast live on ehfTV.com.

		Final decisions We preview the final round of the EHF Women´s Champions League Group Matches stage, which takes place this weekend. It will result in the eight teams that qualify for the Main Round and the four who continue in the Cup Winners' Cup spots. Read more >>

		Macarena Aguilar: "Handball is my life" Itxako´s playmaker aims to defeat Oltchim to reach first place in Group D of the EHF Women´s Champions League. In an interview the gifted centre-back talks about injury problems within the team and her team's big chances. Read more >>

		Underdog defeats Goliath The postponed match ends in an amazing thriller in Südstadt with a happy ending for the Austrians as coach András Németh´s team surprisingly overcome favourites Győr in a nail-biting high-class duel. Read more >>

		Move to Montenegro fuelled by ambition The 21-year-old line player Dragana Cvijić moved from Ljubljana to last year´s semi-finalist of the EHF Champions League, Budućnost. In an interview she tells how well she feels at her new club and that she aims high this season. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 6 for the women click here.
For the ehfTV.com live schedule click here.

CL Newsletter - 4 November 2011 [ID=4369160]

2011-11-04T09:06:00.000-07:00

Europe's premier women's handball competition reaches fifth round

While the men's clubs rest due to the national team week, the top European women's handball competition, the EHF Women's Champions League, has reached Round 5 in their group stage.

With only round five and six left to be played, some clubs face moments of decision in their duels.

Only the teams placed first and second in all four groups will proceed to the next stage, the Main Round.

Four matches will be broadcast live on ehfTV.com.

		Decisive phase continues Which teams will go to the Main Round and which teams will finish off their season in the Cup Winners' Cup competition after the matches this weekend? Round 5 of the EHF Women´s Champions League might bring the first decisions. We preview Round 5 , which takes place this weekend. Read more >>

		Improved form leads to success Dinamo Volgograd (RUS) coach Victor Ryabykh hopes for victory against last season's finalists Grupo Asfi Itxako Navarra (ESP) as he aims for a Main Round spot in the EHF Women´s Champions League. Read more >>

		Support from the bedside Despite her injury, Nora Mørk believes that reigning champions Larvik HK (NOR) will defeat Viborg HK (DEN) in the next round of the EHF Women´s Champions League. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 5 for the women click here.
For the ehfTV.com live schedule click here.

CL Newsletter - 28 October 2011 [ID=4354040]

2011-10-28T11:42:00.001-07:00

EHF Women's Champions League reaches fourth round

With the VELUX EHF Champions League taking a break for the next few weeks, the EHF Women's Champions League comes to the fore as we reach the fourth round of Group Matches.

Eight exciting matches are in store this weekend. The contenders for a place in the Main Round have already made themselves known, and with good performances from the leading teams we could already know some of the qualifiers by Sunday evening.

ehfTV.com will be showing four of the matches live and on demand over the weekend, so stay glued to your screen over the weekend and follow all of the action!




		Decisive phase begins The leading teams in Groups A and D can decide their Main Round fate this weekend, but there is everything still to play for in the remaining groups. More>>

		Bodnieva: "Krim can be even better" RK Krim Mercator star Liudmila Bodnieva talks to ehfCL.com about her team's performance so far in the EHF Women's Champions League and promises that there is better to come. More>>

		Samba on the radio Hypo Niederösterreich’s squad this season includes eight Brazilian players and there is a different type of music - the samba - playing in the Südstadt, their playing home. More>>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 4 click here.
For the ehfTV.com live schedule click here.

CL Newsletter - 19 October 2011 [ID=4328301]

2011-10-19T09:04:00.000-07:00

Top teams meet in fourth round

Europe's top men's handball stars will meet again from Wednesday 19 October 2011 as the VELUX EHF Champions League reaches the fourth round.

There are some mouth-watering match-ups with Füchse Berlin playing host to BM Atletico Madrid - this week's 'Match of the Week' on ehfTV.com, while in Bröndby it is Karabatic versus Hansen.

In all four groups the teams ranked first and second will meet in winner-take-all clashes, before a three-week break for international matches.

Among the top games are RK CO Zagreb vs. FC Barcelona Intersport in Group A, Füchse Berlin vs. Atletico Madrid in Group B, Cimos Koper vs. HSV Hamburg in Group C and AG Kobenhavn vs. MAHB Montpellier in Group D.




		10,000 tickets sold for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 The throw off of the VELUX EHF Champions league has signalled a surge in demand for tickets for the highlight of the season, the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne on 26 and 27 May 2012. More>>

		Top clashes in all four groups A top weekend of handball ahead as the top teams in all four groups meet in the fourth round of the VELUX EHF Champions League. Read our complete preview ahead of the opening matches. More>>

		ehfTV.com match schedule Tune in to ehfTV.com for this week's top clashes including Füchse Berlin (GER) vs. BM Atletico Madrid (ESP) the Match of the Week with live English commentary. More>>

		Vujin: Big battle ahead ehfCL.com talks exclusively to Veszprém's Serbian shooter Marko Vujin ahead of their match against Chekhovskie Medvedi. More>>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 4 click here.

CL Newsletter - 13 October 2011 [ID=4313284]

2011-10-13T06:57:00.000-07:00

Europe's premier handball competitions reach third round

The top European handball copmpetitions, the VELUX EHF Champions League and the EHF Women's Champions League, have reached Round 3 in their respective group stages. In both leagues one match of the round will be postponed and played at a later occasion.

In the VELUX EHF Champions League eleven matches will be played, but the Group D match between THW Kiel (GER) and AG Kobenhavn (DEN) is postponed to 18 December 2011.

Seven matches of the EHF Women's Champions League wil be carried out, but the match of Group C between Hypo Niederösterreich (AUT) and Györi Audi ETO KC (HUN) is postponed and will be carried out on 9 November 2011.




		Two Polish-Russian duels We preview Round 3 of the VELUX EHF Champions League, which this weekend features eleven matches includinf two Polish-Russian duels and the big clash between BM Atletico Madrid and MKB Veszprem. Read more >>

		Zubai: “We Will Sweat Blood!” Pick Szegeds line player Szabolcs Zubai is under no illusion about how hard it will be for the Hungarian runners-up to reach the Last 16 of the VELUX EHF Champions League. Read more >>

		ehfTV.com Match Schedule This weekend will eleven matches in the VELUX EHF Champions League and seven in the EHF Women’s Champions League. Two women's and four men's games will be broadcast live. View the ehfTV.com match schedule for this weekend. Read more >>

		Teamsportreisen announced as VELUX EHF FINAL4 travel partner The German Sports Travel Agency Teamsportreisen is the latest company to partner the VELUX EHF FINAL4. Fans can purchase travel packages to the culmination of the European club Handball season on 26 and 27 May 2012 in Cologne. Read more >>

		The Race Continues for the Last 16 Round 3 of the EHF Women´s Champions League will bring tense and exciting matches, high quality and electric atmosphere is expected for this weekend.We preview Round 3 of the EHF Women´s Champions League, which takes place this weekend. Read more >>

		Kamto: "Our aim is to pass the Group Phase" Her whole handball career Nina Kamto Njitam has been playing for the French champions Metz. In this interview she talks about her season goals and the unusual playing skirts that her side wears during their games. Read more >>

		Danes Flying High to Montenegro It will be a busy week for Danish FC Midtjylland ahead of their top of the table clash with Budućnost Podgorica in the EHF Women´s Champions League Group A. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 3 for both women and men click here.

CL Newsletter - 06 October 2011 [ID=4296029]

2011-10-06T06:23:00.001-07:00

A weekend full of top games!

After a long break over the summer and the Qualification Tournaments, last weekend the new season finally started with the group phase.

In the VELUX EHF Champions League, basically all the favourites managed to secure their victories and took their first two points. But their opponents performed strongly and proved what they are capable of. Therefore an exciting season with an improved quality level can be expected.

When the EHF Women’s Champions League commenced its new season last weekend with some very exciting matches, some title favourites like the Norwegian champions Larvik or the Hungarian champions Györ surprisingly lost their openers. Also here many more thrilling and highly interesting duels will follow.

In both leagues, despite the early competition stage, every victory is important!




		First hints for the rest of the season View the preview on Round 2 of the VELUX EHF Champions League – including the classics Madrid vs. Chekhovskie and Kiel vs. Montpellier. Read more >>

		Ruthless Sigurdsson hails unselfish team mates AG Kobenhavn's Icelandic winger Valur Gudjon Sigurdsson is satisfied after the comfortable victory in Serbia against Partizan Beograd in their opener. Read more >>

		ehfTV.com Match Schedule This weekend will see a full round in both the VELUX EHF Champions League with twelve games and in the EHF Women’s Champions League with eight matches. Two women's and five men's games will be broadcast live. View the schedule for this weekend. Read more >>

		Favourites looking to get back on track After all of Danish clubs celebrated victories in the opener of the EHF Women’s Champions League, Round 2 will give us many more thrilling and highly interesting duels to follow. View the preview of Round 2 of the EHF Women’s Champions League. Read more >>

		High expectations in Oltchim Last year she reached the final with the Spanish surprise team Itxako. Now Valcea's Oana Chirila Soit talks about moving back to her home country and opening the season with a fantastic 11 goals. Read more >>

		Joining Györ to win titles One of Győri AUDI ETO’s top reinforcements is Serbian international Andrea Lekić. In an interview the back court player talks about her new club. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the matches of Round 2 for both women and men click here.

CL Newsletter - 29 September 2011 [ID=4276701]

2011-09-29T05:30:00.001-07:00

Let the show begin!

The long waiting period has come to an end. All Qualification Tournaments are concluded and the group stage matches in both the EHF Women’s Champions League and the VELUX EHF Champions League will start this weekend. All eyes will be on the twenty exciting games – eight for the women and twelve for the men – taking place in venues across Europe.

Watch them live: Six matches will be broadcast live and at no cost on ehfTV.com, the official Internet TV platform of the European Handball Federation. View all details here.




		Raise the curtain! 125 days after FC Barcelona Intersport raised the trophy at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne, the Group Phase of the new season will start this Thursday. View the preview of Round 1 of the VELUX EHF Champions League. Read more >>

		VELUX EHF Champions League team presentations Before the start of the first group matches, we have been showcasing one team a day on the official website. Fans can read the latest news about every club, including roster updates, changes, goals and statements. Enjoy! Read more >>

		A story in pictures Six professional photographers and over 60,000 photographs fed into a fantastic end product, the official VELUX EHF Champions League 2010/11 Photobook. Find out more about this publication. Read more >>

It’s showtime!

This season, five new teams will join the elite of women’s handball and in doing so, try and prove themselves in the most prestigious club tournament. View the preview of the EHF Women’s Champions League, Round 1. Read more >>

EHF Women’s Champions League team presentations

Prior to the start of the Group Matches we have been presenting one team a day on the official website. Fans can read the latest news about every club, including roster updates, changes, goals and statements. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the first round matches for both women and men click here.

VELUX EHF FINAL4: Ticket sale to start! [ID=4242313]

2011-09-06T01:42:00.000-07:00

Ticket sale for VELUX EHF FINAL4 starts!

The VELUX EHF FINAL4 is the culmination of the European club handball season and takes place on 26/27 May 2012. The two-day event sees the best four men’s teams in Europe playing to decide the ultimate winner of the VELUX EHF Champions League.

Secure your seat and experience the unique atmosphere at LANXESS arena Cologne when 20,000 enthusiastic fans cheer for the world’s best handball players competing for the prestigious VELUX EHF Champions League title.

Tickets in four price categories as well as VIP Tickets can be purchased online at ehfFINAL4.com or via ticket hotline +49 221 280 288 from Wednesday 7 September 2011.

Category 1: € 220
Category 2: € 165
Category 3: € 110
Category 4: € 50

Relive the greatest and the most beautiful moments of last year’s event. Click through our multimedia eBook that takes you back to the decisive days in Cologne in May 2011.

Do not miss the highlight of European club handball and secure your tickets early!

CL Newsletter - 05 September 2011 [ID=4229933]

2011-09-05T02:01:00.000-07:00

The new season has started!

This weekend the long expected 2011/12 season in European club handball finally threw off. In the VELUX EHF Champions League, four qualification tournaments - including the Wild Card Tournament - gave us the four last teams that will participate in the Group Phase. All tournaments saw very close games and even closer decisions.

In the EHF Women's Champions League, two tournaments of qualification round 1 sent two teams through to qualification round 2, that will be played on 17/18 September 2011.

Early birds have the possibility to secure the best tickets for the 2012 edition of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on 26/27 May 2012 in Cologne, as the ticket sales will start on 7 September 2011.




		VELUX EHF Champions League: the four last teams known Four qualification tournaments for the VELUX EHF Champions were completed this weekend, including three dramatic finals. The teams from Kielce, Skopje, Belgrade and Sävehof booked their tickets for Group Phase. Read more >>

		VELUX EHF Champions League teams All 24 teams of the Group Phase will be presented on ehfCL.com. In a countdown that concludes on the premier matchday, we will have a close look at all teams, including club situation, season goals, recent news, full roster, all transfers, statements from the coach and more. Read more >>

		VELUX EHF FINAL4: Ticket sale starts on 7 September! The VELUX EHF FINAL4 is the culmination of the European club handball season and takes place on 26/27 May 2012. Tickets in four price categories as well as VIP Tickets can be purchased online at ehfFINAL4.com or via the ticket hotline +49 221 280 288 from Wednesday 7 September 2011. Read more >> Find more information on the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on the official website at www.ehfFINAL4.com

First qualification round finished

After Qualification 1 was carried out this weekend, the champions from the Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia and the Czech Republic will proceed to the second qualification round of the EHF Women’s Champions League. Read more >>

CL Newsletter - 27 May 2011 [ID=4182129]

2011-05-27T14:46:00.001-07:00

The VELUX EHF FINAL4 is on!

The pinnacle of men’s European club handball is underway, and the LANXESS arena in Cologne is all set for the showpiece event. The VELUX EHF FINAL4 will see the semi-finals of the VELUX EHF Champions League on Saturday and the 3/4 Placement Match and Final on Sunday.

ehfTV.com, the online video platform of the EHF, will broadcast the whole weekend as a free-of-charge live stream including matches, magazines and WebTV - over 10 hours of action straight to you!

Find full coverage of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on the official website at www.ehfFINAL4.com




		VELUX EHF FINAL4 Officials The nomination of EHF Match Officials for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on 28 and 29 May 2011 in Cologne has been published. Read more >>

		It´s about doing your best in every game Thorsten Storm, manager of Rhein-Neckar Löwen, has an optimistic look ahead to their appearance at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne. Read more >>

		The season does not end here For six players of F.C. Barcelona Borges the season will continue after the tournament with their national team - and after a long absence Daniel Sarmiento will make his comeback for Spain. Read more >>

		All Hamburg players onboard No new injuries in the team, so HSV Hamburg Coach Martin Schwalb can rely on his entire squad in Cologne. Read more >>

		Aguinagalde: A great event for handball The strong pivot of the top Spanish team Renovalia Ciudad Real is cautious but expectant. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 weekend click here.

CL Newsletter - 13 May 2011 [ID=4162894]

2011-05-13T03:20:00.000-07:00

EHF Women's Champions League Final

A weekend full of final matches is coming up. The biggest attention goes to the decisive second leg final of the EHF Women's Champions League between Itxako Reyno De Navarra (ESP) and Larvik HK (NOR) this Saturday.

Only a small two-goal margin for the Norwegians from the first leg gives both teams a good chance of raising the trophy for the first time ever in their club history.

On Sunday all three Women's European Cups will be decided in the second leg finals. Also on this weekend the Men's European Cup will see the first leg Final.

ehfTV.com, the online video platform of the EHF, will broadcast the Finals as a free-of-charge live stream.




		VELUX EHF FINAL4 Officials The nomination of EHF Match Officials for the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on 28 and 29 May 2011 in Cologne has been published. Read more >> Find full coverage of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 information on the official website at www.ehfFINAL4.com

		Norwegian feast or Spanish fiesta? The small two-goal margin of Larvik sets up a grand final, an exciting and tight game with top quality handball from both sides can be expected. Read our preview of the second leg match of the EHF Women’s Champions League Final. Read more >>

		Turn up the heat in Pamplona A hot second leg final can be expected, because Itxako’s back player Nerea Pena is fired up ahead of the duel against Larvik in Pamplona. Read more >>

		Aiming for that missing title Larvik’s Tonje Larsen aims for success in the EHF Champions League, and wants to add the last missing title to her collection of gold medals. Read more >>

		Turey: "Not an impossible margin" Despite the two-goal defeat in Larvik on Saturday, Itxako’s Russian left wing Emiliya Turey believes in her team’s chances. Read more >>

		Lessons learned Larvik’s goalkeeper Cecilie Leganger is confident after the first leg of the final. She is having a tremendous season in the EHF Champions League and is ready to win the trophy for the third time. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings for the weekend click here.

CL Newsletter - 06 May 2011 [ID=4143537]

2011-05-06T08:35:00.001-07:00

EHF Women's Champions League Final

May is the month of decisions in the European Handball Federation's club competitions. The EHF Women's Champions League goes first and this Saturday the first leg of the final will be played in Norway.

Both Larvik HK (NOR) and Itxako Reyno De Navarra (ESP) are in the Final for the first time, so this year there will be a new name on the trophy.

The final will be decided in the second leg match on Saturday 14 May 2011. Both Final matches can be viewed free-of-charge on th eEHF's online TV platform, ehfTV.com.




		VELUX EHF FINAL4 Semifinal Match Schedule The order of play of the two Semifinal matches at the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on Saturday 28 May 2011 in Cologne has been finalised. Read more >>

		It´s showtime! After a long and exciting season, the time has come for the first leg of the Final. Read our detailed preview of the match between Larvik HK (NOR) and Itxako Reyna De Navarra (ESP). Read more >>

		Breivang: "My personal dream" She is already an Olympic gold-medallist and four times EHF EURO champion. Now the Norwegian international Karoline Dyhre Breivang is confident that she is going to win her first EHF Champions League title. Read more >>

		Tervel is back for the final She was very unlucky: after missing most of the season due to several injuries, Itxako's French defence specialist Raphaëlle Tervel is back just in time. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the first leg final match of the EHF Women's Champions League click here.

CL Newsletter - 29 April 2011 [ID=4125904]

2011-04-29T06:30:00.001-07:00

Who will make it to the VELUX EHF FINAL4?

Following last week's first leg clashes, this weekend the Quarterfinal duels in the VELUX EHF Champions League will be decided.

Tension is high, with victory in this knock-out stage meaning direct qualification to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne on 28 and 29 May 2011.

All four decisions in the second leg Quarterfinal matches will be broadcast on the EHF's internet TV platform - ehfTV.com - completely free-of-charge.




		Two teams need a miracle Two duels seem decided, the other two are still open: preview of the second leg matches of the VELUX EHF Champions League Quarterfinals. Read more >>

		Montpellier’s hopes and fears Despite the away victory at Rhein Neckar Löwen, Vid Kavticnik and Nikola Karabatic still do not believe that their club has already qualified for the VELUX EHF FINAL4. Read more >>

		Vori: "No easy task in Russia" Despite a 14-goal margin from the first leg game, Hamburg’s Croatian giant warns that Chekhovskie Medvedi are still a danger. Read more >>

		Ahlm: "An absolute classic" The Swedish line player and THW Kiel captain is confident Kiel will fight back in the second leg of the Quarterfinals against FC Barcelona-Borges. Read more >>

		Hombrados: "No Germans again, please!" The experienced goalkeeper from Renovalia Ciudad Real is full of confidence before the return match against Flensburg and hopes for another title in Cologne. And knows who not to meet in the semis. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the second leg Quarterfinal matches in the VELUX EHF Champions League click here.

CL Newsletter - 20 April 2011 [ID=4108414]

2011-04-20T07:36:00.000-07:00

Quarterfinals in the VELUX EHF Champions League

Last weekend the finalists in the EHF Women's Champions League were decided. Following the draw on 19 April 2011, the fist leg match will be hosted by Larvik HK and the second leg by Itxako Reyna De Navarra. The team from Spain will play their home game in Pamplona.

In the VELUX EHF Champions League the Quarterfinals are to begin. All four duels are crucial, as the victory in this knock-out stage means direct qualification to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 on 28-29 May 2011 in Cologne.

All eight Quarterfinal matches - this week features the four first leg fixtures - can be viewed on the free-of-charge live web stream at ehfTV.com.




		Last steps to Cologne A detailed preview of all four first leg matches of this week's Quarterfinals in the VELUX EHF Champions League. Read more >>

		Knudsen: "We have the solution" The optimistic Flensburg pivot Michael Knudsen hopes to beat Renovalia Ciudad Real in the Quarterfinals and go through to the VELUX EHF FINAL4. Read more >>

		Defence is the key In this interview with ehfCL.com, Renovalia Ciudad Real’s Viran Morros de Argila dreams of his third VELUX EHF Champions League title. Read more >>

		"Fulfil our dreams of Cologne" HSV Hamburg's star shooter Pascal Hens hopes to wrestle down the Russian bear and take the step to Cologne. Read more >>

EHF Women’s Champions League Final

View the dates, playing times and playing halls for the to matches of the Final between Larvik HK (NOR) and Itxako Reyno De Navarra (ESP). Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the first leg Quarterfinal matches in the VELUX EHF Champions League click here.

CL Newsletter - 15 April 2011 [ID=4093433]

2011-04-15T06:13:00.001-07:00

Semifinal decisions in the EHF Women's Champions League

This weekend will let us know the two finalists of the EHF Women’s Champions League. Both Larvik HK (NOR), playing against Budućnost Podgorica (MNE), and Itxako Reyno De Navarra (ESP), who took on Audi ETO Győr (HUN), managed to win at home with a five goal margin.

In the return matches the winners will try to defend their advantage away from home. That will not be an easy task, as tough clashes between equally strong sides are expected in the second leg matches.

Don’t miss the fight for the finals, planned for 7/8 and 14/15 May 2011. Both semifinal matches can be viewed on the free-of-charge live web stream at ehfTV.com.


		Battling out the final places Preview of the two semifinal matches of the EHF Women's Champions League. In the second leg matches the teams who both won at home with five goals will try to defend their lead away. Read more >>

		Macarena is back! Since returning to the EHF Women's Champions League after two knee injuries, Itxako play maker Macarena Águilar has been performing at her best. Read more >>

		Full focus on the return match Larvik’s experienced goalkeeper Cecilie Leganger sees the fanatical spectators in Györ as an extra motivation for her side. Read more >>

		A hole in the heart Győr’s line player, Simona Spiridon, will leave the club after this season. In the interview she talks about the defeat in Itxako. Read more >>

		We can stop their weapons Budućnost's right wing Jovanka Radičević is full of confidence before the second leg in the semifinal against Larvik. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the second leg semifinal matches of the EHF Women's Champions League click here.

CL Newsletter - 08 April 2011 [ID=4076955]

2011-04-08T04:02:00.000-07:00

Semifinals in the EHF Women's Champions League

April will bring to us the decisions in the fight for this season's two participants in the EHF Women’s Champions League final.

Over the next two weekends, the four participants, Larvik HK (NOR), Budućnost Podgorica (MNE), Itxako Reyno De Navarra (ESP) and Audi ETO Győr (HUN) will battle it out, as they seek to become this season’s two finalists.

The league welcomes DigiSport Slovakia as a new station among our group of broadcasters. Also all four semifinal matches - this Saturday features the two first leg fixtures - can be viewed on the free-of-charge live web stream at ehfTV.com.


		The remaining four are ready to battle Preview of the two semifinal matches of the EHF Women's Champions League. In the first leg matches the teams finishing ranked second in the Main Round will play at home. Read more >>

		Pena: "They are the favourites" Itxako’s left back Nerea Pena is only 22 years old, but has already a lot of experience. She expects a tough challenge in the home game against Györ. Read more >>

		The way to success …..via Denmark? Budućnost commenced their semi-final preparations at last year’s winners Viborg HK, as coach Dragan Adžić explains in this interview. Read more >>

		Hammerseng and her positive attitude The tall Norwegian playmaker Gro Hammerseng shares her thoughts on Larvik’s upcoming semifinal clash with Budućnost Podgorica. Read more >>

		Mravíková to quit on a high Györ's right winger Katarína Mravíková will end her career after this season. But before that she is eager to win the EHF Women's Champions League title. Read more >>




		50 days to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 17,500 tickets have already been sold for the two-day event in the LANXESS arena – and just 2000 more are available. Read more >>

For the complete TV listings of the first leg semifinal matches of the EHF Women's Champions League click here.

CL Newsletter - 31st March 2011 [ID=4055487]

2011-03-31T00:33:00.000-07:00

Crunch time in the VELUX EHF Champions League

There are a tense few days ahead for Europe's top handball teams as the VELUX EHF Champions League reaches the second leg of the Last 16. Most teams are still in with a chance of a place in the Quarterfinals - but only eight sides can keep their dream of a place in the VELUX EHF FINAL4 alive.

The highlight of the weekend at ehfTV.com is the "Match of the Week" with live English commentary from the match between Cuatro Rayas Valladolid and HSV Hamburg from 18:00 (local time) on Sunday - be sure not to miss it!

The Draw for the Quarterfinals will also be available live at ehfTV.com on Monday 4 April 2011 from Vienna at 18:30 (local time) - the live stream will include reactions and interviews from club officials.


		Last 16 reaches second leg There is still hope of a place in the Quarterfinals for many of the remaining teams as the second leg of the Last 16 of the VELUX EHF Champions League throws off. More>>

		Hamburg stars at Jack & Jones store opening HSV Hamburg players, Domagoj Duvnjak and Hans Lindberg, will be signing autographs at the opening of a new store in Hamburg on Thursday 31 March. More>>

		High hopes in Schaffhausen With a five-goal lead under their belts from the first leg, Schaffausen are looking to pull off a sensation in Montpellier at the weekend. More>>

		ehfCL.com talks to Vid Kavticnik The Montpellier star talks to ehfCL.com about his team's dismal performance against Schaffhausen and his hopes for a place in the VELUX EHF FINAL4. More>>

CL Newsletter - 24 March 2011 [ID=4039200]

2011-03-24T04:34:00.001-07:00

VELUX EHF Champions League reaches Last 16

Of the 24 teams that started the race to the VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Cologne, only sixteen teams remain, as the competition reaches the first knock-out stage.

All four of last season's VELUX EHF FINAL4 teams, THW Kiel, FC Barcelona Borges, Renovalia Ciudad Real and Chekhovskie Medvedi are still in contention, but nothing is decided yet with strong competition for a place in the biggest club handball event of the year.

Don't miss the action: four of the eight matches can be viewed on the free-of-charge live web stream at ehfTV.com.


		Back to square one Preview of the first leg matches of the Last 16 in the VELUX EHF Men’s Champions League. Several players coming back to play in their home countries will provide some extra spice. Read more >>

		Bičanić: "We can beat any team" French league leaders ChamberySavoie HB's left back Damir Bičanić would like to repeat his great performance from the Croatian national team in the clash against Renovalia Ciudad Real. Read more >>

		Zeitz: "We are warned" Title defenders THW Kiel's right back Christian Zeitz gives a rather careful outlook on the match against the Danish side KIF Kolding. Read more >>

		Mocsai: "Hard to succeed in Szeged" Before their Last 16 clash, Flensburg’s Hungarian right back Tamás Mocsai warns his team-mates of the tremendous handball enthusiasm in Szeged. Read more >>




		Semi-final match schedule The last matches of the Main Round stage on 20 March 2011 gave us the two semi-final fixtures in the 2010/11 EHF Women’s Champions League, and now the playing schedule has been finished. Read more >>

Thursday 24 March 2011

HSV Hamburg (GER) vs. Cuatro Rayas BM Valladolid (ESP) Thu, 19:30 hrs (local time)

Live
19:00 hrs:	Eurosport German Window
19:00 hrs:	player.eurosport.de
19:25 hrs:	Radio televisión de castilla y león
19:30 hrs:	Rtvcyl web live stream
19:30 hrs:	ehfTV.com
19:30 hrs:	Polsat Sport
20:30 hrs:	Digi Sport Plus
20:30 hrs:	sportsTV

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	TDN
	Dubai Sports Channel 1

Saturday 26 March 2011

Pick Szeged (HUN) vs. SG Flensburg-Handewitt (GER) Sat, 14:30 hrs (local time)

Live
14:15 hrs:	Digi Sport HUN
14:25 hrs:	STV 3
14:30 hrs:	ehfTV.com
14:30 hrs:	Eurosport German Window
14:30 hrs:	player.eurosport.de
15:30 hrs:	Digi Sport ROU
15:30 hrs:	NTsportsTV

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen
	TDN
	Dubai Sports Channel 1

Sunday 27 March 2011

Chambery Savoie HB (FRA) vs. Renovalia Ciud. Real (ESP) Sun, 17:00 hrs (local time)

Live
16:55 hrs:	Sport +
17:00 hrs:	ehfTV.com
18:00 hrs:	Digi Sport
22:00 hrs:	SCTV

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	TDN
	Dubai Sports Channel 1
16:00 hrs:	MHZ Networks
23:20 hrs:	Polat Sport Extra

HC Bosna BH Gas (BIH) vs. Chekhovskie Medvedi (RUS) Sun, 18:00 hrs (local time)

Live
18:00 hrs:	Arena Sport 1
19:55 hrs:	RUS NTV Plus Sport

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Dubai Sports Channel 1
	SCTV
22:00 hrs:	NTV Plus Sport Plus

17:55 hrs:	Schweizer Sport Fernsehen
18:00 hrs:	Radio televisión de castilla y león


Thursday 24 March 2011

Kadetten Schaffhausen (SUI) vs. Montpellier AHB (FRA) Thu, 20:30 hrs (local time)

Live
20:15 hrs:	Digi Sport Plus
20:20 hrs:	Schweizer Sport Fernsehen
20:25 hrs:	Sport +
20:45 hrs:	STV 3

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	TDN
	Dubai Sports Channel 1
22:00 hrs:	Digi Sport Plus

Saturday 26 March 2011

KIF Kolding (DEN) vs. THW Kiel (GER) Sat, 16:15 hrs (local time)

Live
18:45 hrs:	NTV Plus Sport Plus
18:45 hrs:	NTV Plus Sport Plus
18:45 hrs:	NTV Plus Sport Plus
18:45 hrs:	NTV Plus Sport Plus
18:45 hrs:	NTV Plus Sport Plus

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen
	TDN
	Dubai Sports Channel 1
17:15 hrs:	Digi Sport
22:10 hrs:	Polat Sport Extra
Sun, 13:50:	DEN TV2 Sport

Sunday 27 March 2011

F.C. Barcelona Borges (ESP) vs. MKB Veszprém KC (HUN) Sun, 17:30 hrs (local time)

Live
17:00 hrs:	sportTV 2
17:15 hrs:	Digi Sport
17:25 hrs:	STV 3
17:30 hrs:	sportsTV

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Barca TV
	TDN
	Dubai Sports Channel 1
	SCTV
19:30 hrs:	Digi Sport
22:45 hrs:	Eurosport 2

HC Cro. Os. Zagreb (CRO) vs. Rhein-Neckar Löwen (GER) Sun, 18:00 hrs (local time)

Live
17:40 hrs:	CRO HRT 2
18:00 hrs:	ehfTV.com
18:00 hrs:	Eurosport German Window
18:00 hrs:	player.eurosport.de

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Südwestdeutscher Rundfunk
21:00 hrs:	DEN TV2 Sport
21:00 hrs:	Digi Sport
21:10 hrs:	Polat Sport Extra

CL Newsletter - 18 March [ID=4025521]

2011-03-18T04:35:00.000-07:00

New Facebook design accompanies Main Round end

The EHF Women's Champions League is heading into the last round of the Main Round. All four semi-finalists are already determined, but not which teams will face each other in the next stage.

These fixtures will be decided in two duels between the teams placed first and second of both groups. Both top games will be streamed live on ehfTV.com.

In addition, a new starting page welcomes fans to the EHF Champions League Facebook Fanpage, including links to the latest results, photos, videos or posts on the wall.

Become a fan now at www.facebook.com/ehf.champions.league

		Battling it out for the semi-finals Preview of all Main Round matches from Round 6 of the EHF Women's Champions League, where the four semi-finalists will not only decide their opponents in the next stage but also determin the home advantage for the return leg. Read more >>

		Marta Bon to leave Krim In an interview with ehfCL.com, Marta Bon, coach of the Slovenian champions RK Krim Mercator Ljubljana, explains what went wrong in the season with the big ambitions. Bon decided to leave the club after this season. Read more >>

		Fernandez: "Itxako are writing history" Itxako Reyno de Navarra (ESP) are the surprise team of this EHF Women's Champions League season. Their line player Begoña Fernandez not only enjoys the succesful campaign but also explains the reasons for their form. Read more >>

		Győr’s campaign in safe hands Hungary’s Győri Audi ETO have reached the semi-finals stage of the EHF Champions League for the fifth consecutive time. But before that, goalkeeper Katalin Pálinger aims to repay fans by beating Larvik HK in the last Main Round match. Read more >>

Saturday 19 March 2011

RK Krim Mercator (SLO) vs. Oltchim Rm. Valcea (ROU) 17:30 hrs (local time)

Live
17:10 hrs	RTV Slovenija 2
18:30 hrs	Digi Sport

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Dubai Sports Channel 1

Sunday 20 March 2011

Budućnost Podgorica (MNE) vs. Itxako R. De Navarra (ESP) 19:30 hrs (local time)

Live
19:30 hrs	Canal 6 Navarra
19:30 hrs	ehfTV.com
19:30 hrs	Eurosport 2
19:30 hrs	Arena Sport 1

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Dubai Sports Channel 1

Saturday 19 March 2011

HC Leipzig (GER) vs. Dinamo Volgograd (RUS) 15:00 hrs (local time)

Live
16:55 hrs	RUS NTV Plus Sport ONLINE

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Dubai Sports Channel 1
16:30 hrs	MDR

Sunday 20 March 2011

Györi Audi ETO KC (HUN) vs. Larvik HK (NOR) 18:15 hrs (local time)

Live
18:00 hrs	HUN Viasat 3
18:10 hrs	NOR TV2 Sport
18:15 hrs	ehfTV.com
19:15 hrs	sportsTV

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Dubai Sports Channel 1

CL Newsletter - 11 March 2011 [ID=4007427]

2011-03-11T07:57:00.001-08:00

Women in crucial phase

The last two rounds in the Main Round of the EHF Women’s Champions League are approaching. The teams placed first and second of each of the two groups will be playing in the semi-finals.

In Group 2, the two teams advancing to the semi-finals have already been decided (Györi Audi ETO and Larvik HK), whereas in Group 1 anything is still possible as all four clubs have the chance to progress to the Top 4.

All matches of Main Round 5 will be broadcast live on ehfTV.com.

The VELUX EHF Men's Champions League is on pause until 24 March 2011 when the first Last 16 matched will be played. The fixtures were drawn on Monday this week.


		Last 16 match schedule The draw on 7 March 2011 gave us eight fixtures for the Last 16 stage in the 2010/11 VELUX EHF Men’s Champions League. Dates and playing schedule have been published. Read more >>

		EHF Marketing announces changes to TV broadcaster line-up The changes include a new broadcaster in the Hungarian market and plans to show the VELUX EHF Men’s Champions League knock-out phases in a number of new markets. Read more >>




		Important decisions in Round 5 Who will make it in Group 1, who has the best chances to win Group 2? Read our detailed preview of all Main Round matches from Round 5 of the EHF Women's Champions League. Read more >>

		A familiar face on Oltchim’s bench A new old coach for the Romanian champions: national team coach Radu Voina returns to Oltchim Rm. Vâlcea after eight months to replace Anja Andersen. Read more >>

		Crying out for the last chance A week ago Krim lost at home against Budućnost. But the Slovenian back court player Barbara Varlec is convinced that Krim can still make it to the semis. Read more >>

		Martín: "My mature team" Itxako Reyna de Navarra are the leaders in Group 1. The Spanish champion's coach Ambros Martín is happy and proud to see his team improve the game play. Read more >>

		Amorim: "My semi-final candidates" Győr's Brazilian back player Eduarda Amorim talks about her predictions for the semi-finals of the EHF Women's Champions League. Read more >>

Saturday 12 March 2011

Itxako Reyno De Navarra (ESP) vs. RK Krim Mercator (SLO) Sat 19:00 hrs (local time)

Live
18:55 hrs:	RTV Slovenija 2
19:00 hrs:	Canal 6 Navarra
19:00 hrs:	ehfTV.com
19:30 hrs:	Eurosport 2

Delayed	sportsTV
Sun 05:30 hrs:	Eurosport Asia/Pacific

Sunday 13 March 2011

Budućnost (MNE) vs. C.S. "Oltchim" Rm. Valcea (ROU) Sun 19:30 hrs (local time)

Live
19:30 hrs:	ehfTV.com
19:30 hrs:	Arena Sport 1
20:30 hrs:	Digi Sport

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	sportsTV
	Dubai Sports Channel 1

Saturday 12 March 2011

Larvik HK (NOR) vs. HC Leipzig (GER) Sat 16:45 hrs (local time)

Live
16:30 hrs:	MDR
16:40 hrs:	TV2
16:45 hrs:	ehfTV.com

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
Sun 13:30 hrs:	Digi Sport Plus


Sunday 13 March 2011

Györi Audi ETO KC (HUN) vs. Dinamo Volgograd (RUS) Sun 18:15 hrs (local time)

Live
18:00 hrs:	HUN Viasat 3
20:10 hrs:	RUS NTV Plus Sport

Delayed	Cyprus Sports Channel
	Dubai Sports Channel 1

Correction: EHF EURO 2012 NEWSLETTER - Qualification to Serbia [ID=3993066]

2011-03-08T11:49:00.000-08:00

Dear handball friends,

Please note that there was a mistake in the EHF EURO 2012 Newsletter published before. The playing dates in the TV times section are all set to 09 March 2011 but with the correct weekday.

The correct dates are:

Thursday 10 March instead of Thursday 09 March
Saturday 12 March instead of Saturday 09 March
Sunday 13 March instead of Sunday 09 March

Find all information on the EHF EURO 2012 Qualification here:
http://www.eurohandball.com/ech/men/2012/round/2/Qualification+2

You can download the "Round Report" for a quick overview.

Best regards,
Peter Hofer
EHF Media and Communications

EHF EURO 2012 NEWSLETTER - Qualification to Serbia [ID=3979584]

2011-03-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

Dear Handball Friends,

The qualification to the Men's EHF EURO 2012 in Serbia will continue with the rounds 3 + 4 this week. The attached newsletter includes information on the event and on the qualification procedure.

All event information is published at the official EHF EURO website, http://www.ehf-euro.com/srb2012/

Also, you are welcome to join the growing fan community on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/srb2012

Best regards,
Peter Hofer
EHF Media and Communications