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Praising the 19-year-old World Championship star: "Pain in the ass"

Portugal is the big success team in the Handball World Championship – much thanks to the 19-year-old super talent Francisco "Kiko" Costa. I'm sure he will be a "pain in the ass" the next 15 years, says Denmark's Mathias Gidsel.

Praising the 19-year-old World Championship star: "Pain in the ass"

Guide: How Sweden Reaches the World Championship Quarterfinals

Sweden has advanced to the intermediate round of the World Championship in handball, where they will start against Portugal. Here are the conditions for advancing to the quarterfinals.

Guide: How Sweden Reaches the World Championship Quarterfinals

Denmark rolled over Germany – just like in the Olympic Games

The gold favorite Denmark is steaming on in the Handball World Championship. Below a red and white, singing sea of spectators in Boxen in Herning, the Danes delivered a new message of strength – 40–30 against Germany.

Denmark rolled over Germany – just like in the Olympic Games

Historic crush as Denmark won the Olympic Games final

In the quarterfinal against Sweden, it was a real second drama. But in the final against Germany, it was significantly less dramatic.

Historic crush as Denmark won the Olympic Games final

Tough to handle before the Olympics: "Maybe I said it when I was drunk"

Felix Claar's season can be summed up with a single word: Best. Even in the whole world? No, if you say that you're being a bit kind, says Claar.

Tough to handle before the Olympics: "Maybe I said it when I was drunk"