The portrait of a star: Da Rosa shines bright to lift Brazil to maiden quarter-finals berth

When Brazil took a 29:26 win against Norway in their opener at the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship, the shock was huge. Against the co-hosts, in the Unity Arena in Baerum, especially as Norway were revving up for a medal challenge.

It was a sign that the South Am…

Alihodzic living dream with Qatar in Croatia

Coming into the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship, Qatar goalkeeper Irhad Alihodzic already had 20 national team appearances to his name, gained in friendly matches and younger age categories, but none at the elite, global event.

That changed on Tuesday 14 January,…

On the cusp of glory: The making of Portugal, a team to be reckoned with

Never in their previous five appearances at the IHF Men’s World Championship were Portugal such in a fantastic position, with a clear chance of a quarter-finals berth. After four matches, the European side has started with three wins and a draw, proving a strong performer, one which can deliver fant…

“Aura” – Iceland’s Gisli Kristjansson on squad goals at Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025

Around half-an-hour after he had helped his Iceland side to a three-goal win against Egypt in their main round opener in Zagreb, Gisli Kristjansson arrived in the mixed zone, ready to talk to the world’s media.

His delay had come from meeting numerous friends and f…