Skip to content
Budapest edition

Sport. People. Perspective.

BUDAPESTSPORT REVIEW.
BUDAPEST SPORT REVIEW / Author

bsr-szerkesztoseg

Archive: Réka Lelik on court in Hungary's red number 21 jersey.
Archive photo · Zafer / Wikimedia Commons
Basketball / Briefing

Two opening winners meet in Miskolc as Hungary host Portugal

Hungary play at DVTK Arena on November 14 at 18:00 Budapest time. Tickets cost HUF 1,900 or 2,900 depending on the sector.

1 min read
Rafael Jodar prepares to serve at Roland Garros 2026, archive photo.
Archive photo · Crosscourt View / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

From college tennis to the final eight: Jodar prepares for Turin

The ATP Finals begin on Sunday. Three group matches give every entrant room to recover: one defeat does not automatically mean elimination.

1 min read
Francesco Bagnaia on the number 63 Ducati at the 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix, archive photo.
Archive photo · Liauzh / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Bagnaia undergoes surgery, with no return date confirmed

Portugal and Valencia remain on the MotoGP calendar. Ducati’s update does not yet confirm Bagnaia’s participation.

1 min read
Richard Rapport and Fabiano Caruana at the board during Total Chess in Budapest.
Total Chess / Michal Walusza
News / Briefing

Rapport draws after losing to Caruana at Budapest’s Total Chess

The Hungarian grandmaster opens the group stage with one point. With three points for a win, draws alone offer limited progress.

1 min read
Carter Savoie skates in a green Fradi jersey while controlling the puck.
Archive photo · Tumbasz Hédi / Fradi.hu
News / Briefing

Savoie’s line is finding its rhythm before the Fradi–Fehérvár derby

The Budapest hockey derby starts on Friday at 18:30, with doors opening an hour earlier. Away tickets are sold out.

1 min read
Roland Sallai carries the ball in Hungary’s white kit alongside Joe Allen.
Archive photo · MLSZ / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Sallai returns to Hungary duty targeting six points

Georgia away in Tbilisi and Northern Ireland at home are Hungary’s next Nations League opponents.

1 min read
Archive portrait: Linda Nosková sits courtside wearing a white visor at the 2023 US Open.
Archive photo · Hameltion / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

Nosková two sets from the semifinals as Gauff awaits

The Czech can secure her place without help. Tuesday’s schedule starts at 21:00 Budapest time; her match follows the opener.

1 min read
Oscar Piastri in a yellow cap signing autographs for fans, archive image from 2025.
Archive photo · Parkasity / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Piastri and the Webbers end their partnership

The management change and his McLaren contract are separate matters.

1 min read
Dominik Szoboszlai in Liverpool red with Gravenberch in the background; archive, January 4, 2026.
Archive photo · Timmy96 / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Hungarian FA announces Monday examinations for Szoboszlai

The federation's statement gives no diagnosis.

1 min read
Archive: Russell’s number 63 Mercedes on track in Melbourne.
Archive photo · Yu Chu Chin
Motorsport / Briefing

Russell to drop five grid places for Sunday’s São Paulo Grand Prix

Mercedes used a sixth internal combustion engine. Russell can contest Saturday qualifying; the penalty applies to the race grid.

1 min read
Archive: László Bartucz in a grey Hungary goalkeeper jersey.
Archive photo · © Max Petershans / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Handball / Briefing

After Bartucz’s 13 saves, Hungary head to Kosovo

The men’s EHF EURO qualifier starts at 17:15 on Sunday in Ferizaj. It is the teams’ first meeting.

1 min read
Archive: Roman Červenka carries the puck in a white Pardubice jersey.
Archive photo · Sandro Halank
News / Briefing

After a Prague shootout, Červenka’s Czechia face Finland in Helsinki

Czechia face the hosts at 17:30 Budapest time, two days after Sweden won on penalties in Prague.

1 min read
Stylised stopwatch between teal and orange lane markings.
Budapest Sport Review
Analysis / The long read

What does a stopwatch measure, and what does it leave out?

The same number can mean different things at the pool wall, in the pit lane or between workouts. A weekend essay on reading sporting times.

1 min read
Archive: Katrin Klujber in white alongside a German shooter.
Archive photo · Steffen Prößdorf
Handball / Briefing

Simon and Reistad bring goals to the Esbjerg–Fradi showdown

Unbeaten FTC lead the Danish side by two points. The Champions League match starts on Sunday at 14:00.

1 min read
Archive: Antonelli’s black Mercedes W17 on track at Suzuka.
Archive photo · Martin Lee
Motorsport / Briefing

Norris and Antonelli split Friday before 19:00 São Paulo qualifying

The order at the top changed between Friday sessions. Grid positions are on the line on Saturday.

1 min read
Ferencváros players gather together by the touchline against Milan.
Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Football / Analysis

Fradi’s Milan win adds 0.500 to Hungary’s UEFA coefficient

UEFA awards two raw points for this win. Here is how that becomes half a point for Hungary.

2 min read
Archive: Bearman’s white and red Haas VF-25 on track in Singapore in 2025.
Archive photo · Liauzh / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Câmara’s F3 backer joins Haas in Formula 1

Bradesco becomes Haas’ banking partner for 2027, extending a relationship that began with the Brazilian driver in F3.

2 min read
Skaters on the ice at Vasas Jégcentrum, archive venue photograph from 2017.
Archive photo · Christo / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Budapest U20 hockey: Hungary’s game starts at 19:30

The day-ticket programme and Hungary’s match have different start times.

1 min read
Bottas wearing a cap and sunglasses in Melbourne, archive portrait.
Archive photo · Yu Chu Chin / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Bottas awaits Cadillac’s 2027 decision

Pérez has extended his deal; the Finn’s seat remains unconfirmed.

1 min read
Lenny Joseph in a white Fradi shirt, raising his hand at San Siro.
Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Football / Briefing

Joseph’s Milan double gives Fradi four wins from four

Ferencváros won 2–0 at San Siro and protected their lead after Yusuf’s red card.

1 min read
Adrián Sipos wearing Hungary’s red number 2 shirt, archive portrait from 2024.
Archive photo · © Max Petershans / Wikimedia Commons
Handball / Briefing

Sipos keeps Hungary door open as he remains in the wider squad

Hungary’s November list names Miklós Rosta, Miklós Karai and Máté Mészáros as line players.

1 min read
Alan Jones smiling in his Williams racing suit in an archive portrait from 1980.
Archive photo · NL-HaNA / Anefo, 930-9867 · Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Alan Jones, Williams’ first world champion, dies

The Australian was 80. Eleven of his 12 Formula 1 victories came with Williams.

1 min read
Gabriele Minì’s number 46 F4 car at the Nürburgring in 2020 — archive.
Archive photo · F1Marv / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Minì returns in Gasly’s Alpine for a second FP1 on Friday

Interlagos follows Mexico. The hour-long session starts at 16:30 Budapest time on 6 November.

1 min read
Bamidele Yusuf at the Milan–FTC press conference in Milan.
Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Football / Briefing

Fradi travel without Lisztes as Borbély calls for discipline in Milan

Yusuf also attended the press conference. Television build-up starts earlier than the 18:45 Budapest-time kick-off.

1 min read
Tomáš Macháč playing a stroke at Mouilleron-le-Captif in 2022 — archive.
Archive photo · si.robi / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

Czechia–Canada in Bologna: two fees sit above the ticket’s face value

We checked the playing schedule and total spectator price separately for the Final 8 opening tie on 24 November.

1 min read
Ádám Lang seen from behind on the left during Hungary–Turkey in 2020 — archive.
Archive photo · mlsz.hu – Magyar Labdarúgó Szövetség / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Ádám Lang could need three weeks before team training

DVSC’s estimate concerns a return to training.

1 min read
Dino Beganovic’s number 38 Ferrari on track in Austria, archival from 2025.
Archive photo · Lukas Raich / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Beganovic takes Leclerc’s Ferrari for Brazil FP1 on Friday at 16:30 CET

His first visit to Interlagos brings an SF-26 outing. São Paulo FP1 runs from 16:30 to 17:30 Budapest time.

1 min read
The illuminated San Siro stadium and supporters in 2023, archival.
Archive photo · LHC88 / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

San Siro is on Dibusz’s bucket list before Thursday’s Milan–Fradi

The goalkeeper is targeting points in Milan. Thursday’s Europa League match kicks off at 18:45 Budapest time.

1 min read
Alex Tóth in a green training bib, archival portrait at Craven Cottage.
Archive photo · Timmy96 / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Alex Tóth faces rehabilitation after successful surgery

Bournemouth confirmed the operation. No return date has been given following Rose’s earlier estimate of several months out.

1 min read
Muchová serving at the 2024 Paris Olympics, archival action photograph.
Archive photo · Martin Terrien (Kuberzog) / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

WTA Finals: Nosková opens against Rybakina, Muchová against Sabalenka, both at 21:00 CET

Nosková starts on 8 November and Muchová on the 9th. Noon in California means evening matches in Budapest and Prague.

1 min read
Roland Mikler defending Hungary’s goal with raised hands against Japan, archival.
Archive photo · © Max Petershans / Wikimedia Commons
Handball / Briefing

Mikler expects a Hungary farewell game but wants to extend in Szeged

The goalkeeper discussed his plans on M4’s podcast. Hungary begin their EURO qualifiers under a new coach on Thursday.

1 min read
Hungary’s women’s water polo team with silver medals on the Singapore podium, archival.
Archive photo · Fradi.hu · egyedi fotósnév nincs megadva
Aquatics / Briefing

World Cup draw: Hungary’s women open against the USA, men against Spain

The Budapest draw set the route to the Athens Finals. Olympic places will go to the winners there in February.

1 min read
Câmara wearing his helmet in his named Formula Regional car at Mugello, archival.
Archive photo · Lukas Raich / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Câmara to make home F1 debut as Haas rule out Ocon’s return this year

The Brazilian signed for 2027 will partner Bearman on 6–8 November. Hirakawa has a World Endurance Championship commitment.

1 min read
József Kanta on the right in a blue MTK shirt beside the match officials; archive captains’ photograph.
Archive photo · Steindy / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Pinezits leaves MTK as Kanta takes temporary charge of preparations

Assistant coach András Lednitzky also departs. The club will announce its next head coach later.

1 min read
Archive portrait of Marco Rossi beside the pitch in 2013.
Archive photo · Andrew69. / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Urblík, Pető and Szendrei in Rossi’s squad: Hungary meet on 9 November

Twenty-seven players prepare for November’s two Nations League games. Hungary trail Northern Ireland by one point.

1 min read
Archive photograph of a Ferencváros player carrying the ball alongside a Paks defender in black.
Archive photo · Fradi.hu
Football / Analysis

Fradi's calculation: 13 raw points add 3.250 to Hungary's coefficient

Hungary's four entrants mean points are divided by four. A win in Milan would add another 0.500 to the association's figure.

1 min read
Archive photograph of Linda Nosková playing a two-handed backhand at the 2023 US Open.
Archive photo · Hameltion / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

WTA Finals draw: Muchová and Nosková learn their groups at 00:00 CET on 4 November

Tuesday afternoon in Indian Wells means Wednesday in Budapest. Two Czech players are in the eight-woman singles field.

1 min read
Archive photograph of Pavel Gross and the Sparta Prague bench in Berlin in 2024.
Archive photo · Sandro Halank / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Three withdrawals from Czech hockey squad: Pavlík and Kunc join, Moravec enters camp only

Beránek, Kubiesa and Dvořák withdraw for health reasons. Czechia face Sweden in Prague at 18:30 CET on 5 November.

1 min read
Archive portrait of Magnus Carlsen at the chessboard in Zagreb in 2025.
Archive photo · Miroslav.vajdic / Wikimedia Commons
News / Spectator guide

Carlsen and Rapport in Budapest: your guide to the Total Chess opening

24 players, three time controls, 10–20 November at the New York Palace. The Budapest schedule, ticket prices and viewing options.

3 min read
A Ferencváros player and a Paks opponent contest the ball in the November 1 league match.
Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Football / Briefing

Fradi head towards Milan with two home wins and a 7–0 aggregate

Yusuf scored in the 59th minute and Zachariassen in the 94th against Paks. Another clean sheet followed the MTK win.

1 min read
Daniela Pejšová in white number 55 in front of Boston’s net, archive match photo.
Archive photo · Jenn G / jennthulhu Photos / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Radová named in Czech squad for Women’s Worlds

The HK Budapest defender is included. Czechia face Austria on Friday at 15:00 Budapest time.

1 min read
Dénes Dibusz running in a green goalkeeper kit in Salzburg, archive photo.
Archive photo · Werner100359 / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Fradi training before Milan: Wednesday’s 15-minute stream starts at 11

FM YouTube+ will show the opening of training in Népliget on November 4. Monthly membership renews automatically.

1 min read
Archive aerial view of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez pit lane and main grandstand, with Mexico City beyond.
Archive photo · ProtoplasmaKid / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Mexico F1 start: FIA sets two deadlines for giving back an advantage

Turns 4 and 12 matter on lap one and after resumptions. Sunday's race starts at 21:00 Budapest time.

1 min read
Archive interior view of Vorarlberghalle, showing the ice, stands and reflections in the restaurant window.
Archive photo · LETSPLAYJulian / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Fradi's six-point road trip faces a penalty-killing test in Vorarlberg

Face-off in Feldkirch is at 17:00 Budapest time. Fradi's improving power play meets one of the ICEHL's strongest penalty kills.

1 min read
Stands and hockey ice inside RT Torax Arena, with an ice resurfacer — archive.
Archive photo · Milda 444 / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Czech curlers play Sweden for home European bronze at 14:00

After a 5–7 loss to Italy, a separate match offers a medal chance in Ostrava. The bronze game starts at 14:00 Budapest time.

1 min read
Liam Lawson smiling in Melbourne — cropped archive portrait.
Archive photo · Yu Chu Chin / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Lawson disqualified in Mexico: technical compliance applies even without an advantage

Racing Bulls disclosed the breach themselves. Lawson is set to start at the back; Sunday's race begins at 21:00 Budapest time.

1 min read
Pancho Arena's curved roof seen from the street — archive.
Archive photo · Christo / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Puskás–DVSC at 13:30: adult tickets cost HUF 2,100 online, 3,800 at the ground today

Pancho Arena gates open at 11:30. The earlier HUF 1,600 advance price is no longer Sunday's rate.

1 min read
Alcaraz playing a backhand in a green patterned shirt on a blue court, Basel 2022 — archive.
Archive photo · Skyscraper2010 / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

Alcaraz can end de Minaur's unbeaten indoor run in the Vienna final

De Minaur is 10–0 indoors this season, but Alcaraz leads their meetings 6–0. The final starts no earlier than 14:00.

1 min read
Facade and entrance of the Elek Gyula Arena — archive.
Archive photo · Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Handball / Briefing

Elek Gábor's team visit on Tuesday: FTC–Esztergom coverage requires channel membership

The women's league match starts at 18:00 on 3 November at the Elek Gyula Arena. FM YouTube+ costs HUF 899 per month.

1 min read
The floodlit pitch and purple seats at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium — archive.
Archive photo · Gabute / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Újpest seek a league response after three winless games as Nyíregyháza visit at 18:15

Ticket offices open at 15:15 and gates at 16:45 at the Szusza. Sectors C1–C3 remain closed.

1 min read
Archive exterior view of Illovszky Rudolf Stadion entrance area
Archive photo · Globetrotter19 / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Vasas–FTC: supporters' bus leaves at 17:00, kick-off at 19:00

One bus leaves Groupama Aréna on 8 November. No registration, limited seats; Illovszky stadium gates open at 17:30.

1 min read
Archive close portrait of Alex Tóth in Bournemouth training kit
Archive photo · Timmy96 / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Alex Tóth could miss months as Rose reports serious muscle injury

Bournemouth are still assessing the injury and have given no return date. The estimate of months comes from their head coach.

1 min read
Klujber in Hungary’s number 42 shirt, archive handball match
Archive photo · Steffen Prößdorf
Handball / Briefing

FTC–Alba brought forward from 30 December to 11 November

The match starts at 18:00 at the Elek; the Győr showdown is already sold out.

1 min read
Archive panorama of Újpest’s home stadium, not the Szeged venue
Archive photo · Dankahazi Lorant
Football / Briefing

Szeged–Újpest at 19:00 today: one match closes the cup round

A last-16 place is at stake at Szent Gellért Fórum; TV build-up starts earlier.

1 min read
Barys Arena interior during ice hockey, 2017 archive
Archive photo · ChelseaFunNumberOne
Combat Sports / Briefing

Muszukajev and Bajcajev begin Friday in the 06:30 qualifying session

Bajcajev faces a Venezuelan; Muszukajev awaits a qualifier. Exact individual bout times remain unconfirmed.

1 min read
Pérez’s pink Racing Point at the Hungaroring, 2019 archive
Archive photo · Michał Obrochta
Motorsport / Briefing

Pérez stays with Cadillac through 2029 ahead of his 300th start

A milestone weekend and years of team-building meet in one announcement.

1 min read
An FTC player in black carrying the ball in the Bicske cup match
Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Football / Briefing

Two minutes turn the tie: Ferencváros beats Bicske 4–1

The next opponent is due to emerge on Thursday: M4 schedules the draw after Szeged–Újpest.

1 min read
Norris’ blue Carlin F2 car at Silverstone, 2018 archive
Archive photo · Jen Ross
Motorsport / Briefing

Norris’ team joins F2, but the grid stays at 22 cars

LN4 Fusion has a place for 2027–2029. An earlier intention to apply has become confirmed selection.

1 min read
Harry Kane running in England's red kit, archive World Cup photograph.
Archive photo · Bryan Berlin / WikiPortraits
Football / Briefing

Kane wins Ballon d'Or: 61 of his 73 goals came for Bayern, 12 for England

Two waits ended in London: 25 years since an English winner, and 45 since a Bayern player last received the award.

2 min read
Street facade of Budapest's Komjádi pool, archive photograph.
Archive photo · KovacsDaniel / Wikimedia Commons
Aquatics / Briefing

Panathinaikos–FTC: Fradi travel to Athens with two Greek internationals

Wednesday's second-round Champions League game starts at 20:30 Budapest time. M4's weekly listing gives a different time.

2 min read
Green exterior of RT Torax Arena in Ostrava, archive photograph.
Archive photo · Naughty Dava; kivágás: Kacir és Leonprimer / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Ostrava's curling Euros open tonight: Czech women face Switzerland, tickets from CZK 50

Eight-end games feature at Czechia's first Euros. Women's opening games start at 19:00 today; the men begin on Wednesday.

2 min read
Empty blue seating in ZTE Aréna's away section, archive photograph.
Archive photo · © 2008, Pilise Gábor / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

ZTE–ETO: a top-flight cup tie with specific away-entry arrangements

Wednesday's cup tie starts at 19:00. ETO specify the east-stand away section, where catering accepts card payments only.

2 min read
Gyirmót in yellow and Admira in red challenging for the ball, archive photograph.
Archive photo · Granada / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Gyirmót–Honvéd tonight at 19:00: one evening decides a last-16 place

No second leg at Alcufer Stadion: a draw means extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.

2 min read
Menšík preparing a shot on Basel's blue tennis court, archive photograph.
Archive photo · Peter Arnold / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

Menšík and Lehečka named, but Czechia's fifth Davis Cup place stays open

Berdych has named four players. Czechia face Canada in Bologna on 24 November at 16:00 CET; Macháč or Kopřiva will fill the last place.

2 min read
White facade and stepped entrance of Nagyerdei Stadion, archive photograph.
Archive photo · KovacsDaniel / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

From AIK to DVSC: Söderberg's December role includes the matchday experience

Loki announced their incoming company manager on 26 October. Supporter relations and commercial development are part of his remit.

2 min read
Adéla Hanzlíčková in a blue Czech singlet at the 2021 Wrestling Worlds, archive photograph.
Archive photo · Jørgen Løken / Wikimedia Commons
Combat Sports / Briefing

Szabados could face Czech opposition at the Wrestling Worlds

Dollák starts Tuesday, Szabados Wednesday and Bognár Thursday in Astana. The Hungarian women's schedule, with Budapest times.

2 min read
Katrin Klujber with the ball and Nikolett Papp to the left in Hungary shirts, archive photograph.
Archive photo · Steffen Prößdorf / Wikimedia Commons
Handball / Briefing

FTC–Győr: two perfect league records meet at the Elek

Six league wins each set up the 31 October clash at 17:00. The standings reveal different scoring and defensive records.

2 min read
FTC players celebrate with the trophy and fireworks after the 2026 final; archive.
Archive photo · Rakeck / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Bicske v FTC: one match decides Cup progress at 12:30 on Wednesday

The holders visit third-tier Bicske. Plan for an early kick-off and check the away-sector entry requirements in advance.

1 min read
Archive portrait of Patrik Ligetvári in Hungary's red number 11 shirt.
Archive photo · © Max Petershans / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Handball / Briefing

New defensive partners for Ligetvári as Hungary begin EURO qualifying on 5 November

Montenegro visit Tatabánya before Hungary travel to Kosovo three days later. Doors open two hours before throw-off.

1 min read
FTC and MTK players contest an aerial ball in front of goal at Groupama Aréna
Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Football / Briefing

FTC–MTK in pictures: goalmouth contests and the next generation

An aerial contest from the derby and pre-match awards for Zsombor Czinege and Milán Nagy: three photographs from Groupama Aréna.

3 min read
Habib Maiga and an MTK player airborne in front of goal during the derby on 25 October
Fradi.hu
Football / The long read

Three goals in five minutes: Fradi end their home league wait with a 5–0 win over MTK

Maiga’s double set up FTC’s first home league win of the season. MTK could not reopen the derby after the early three-goal burst.

6 min read
Archive view of San Siro's stands and pitch during the warm-up before Milan–Monza.
Archive photo · Saggittarius A / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Milan–Fradi: away-voucher sales have closed

Already purchased vouchers must be exchanged for named tickets in Milan.

1 min read
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games mascot with young people at a cultural event
Archive photo · 4MAPS / Wikimedia Commons
Olympic Sports / Briefing

Three FTC athletes bound for Dakar: Lotti Horváth fences for medals on 10 November

The two-time cadet world champion épée fencer and two beach handball players made Hungary’s 28-athlete team.

2 min read
Iva Jovic on court in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open
Archive photo · QWisps / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

Jovic rallies from 3-1 down against Paolini for her seventh quarterfinal of 2026

The 18-year-old American won 6-4, 6-3 in Ningbo for her 20th career victory over a Top 50 opponent.

2 min read
Qiu Qiyuan with her silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, archive photo.
Archive photo · Ocoudis / Wikimedia Commons
Gymnastics / Briefing

China beat the United States by 0.233 as Qiu Qiyuan sealed the world title

Needing 12.600 on the final floor routine, Qiu scored 12.833 as China regained the team world title after 20 years.

2 min read
Rhyne Howard dribbles for the United States, an archive photograph from 2026.
Archive photo · Zafer / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Atlanta rout Golden State by 26 and move one win from the WNBA title

Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Dream won 97–71 to take a 2–1 Finals lead.

2 min read
Nedim Remili shoots during a 2018 match, archive photo.
Archive photo · Wenflou / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Veszprém used a seven-goal half-time lead to beat Füchse Berlin

Veszprém led 20–13 at half-time in a sold-out Champions League match and won 39–35; Remili scored seven.

2 min read
EC VSV player John Hughes on the ice in 2013, archive photo.
Archive photo · Alex Micheu Photography / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Four shots off the frame were not enough as FTC lost 4–1 in Villach

Savoie pulled one back in the second period, but VSV won 4–1; FTC host Pustertal on Saturday.

2 min read
Dénes Varga shoots at the Rio 2016 Olympics, archive photo.
Archive photo · Jonas de Carvalho / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Two unbeaten teams meet in Zugló: BVSC v FTC at 18:00 today

BVSC and FTC enter round five unbeaten; the match starts at 18:00 at the Laky Károly pool.

2 min read
Nico Paz in Argentina colours in July 2026, archive portrait.
Archive photo · Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons
News / Briefing

Nico Paz scored twice as Como beat Manchester United 4–1

Paz scored in the 2nd and 57th minutes as Como moved to six Champions League points; Zirkzee replied in the 90th.

2 min read
A Ferencváros player in white carries the ball alongside a Kisvárda defender.
Fradi.hu
Football / Analysis

Kisvárda–Fradi 1–1: waking up was enough only to equalise

O’Dowda rescued a point in the 75th minute. Borbély highlighted his side’s slow circulation in the opening half-hour.

2 min read
FTC hockey players at the bench greet a teammate standing on the ice.
Fradi.hu
Olympic Sports / Analysis

Savoie’s double earns Fradi their first ICEHL win over KAC

A power-play equaliser preceded the winner at 64:28. FTC kept two points in Budapest.

2 min read
Ferencváros water-polo players in green with medals and a trophy beside the pool.
Fradi.hu
Aquatics / Analysis

Four unanswered goals: the quarter that won Fradi the Batumi final

A 4–0 second quarter underpinned the 18–15 win over Pro Recco. Ákos Nagy scored five.

2 min read
Nicolò Bulega raises the trophy on the Jerez podium with an Italian flag around his shoulders.
Dorna WSBK Organization Srl
Motorsport / Analysis

Bulega finishes with 32 wins: almost nine races in every ten

He swept all three Jerez races. The champion finished on 726 points, 163 ahead of Lecuona.

2 min read
Kata Tomaschof in a green FTC jacket beside barriers at the Naples event area.
Fradi.hu
Athletics & Running / Analysis

Kata Tomaschof improves by 154 seconds in Naples

Second place in 2:40:33; we measure the gain against her previous best.

2 min read
Anna Kristensen in a green number 12 FTC shirt, with clenched fists during the Dortmund match.
Nasz Nikolett / Fradi.hu
Handball / Analysis

Kristensen explains why FTC kept pushing: Dortmund had overturned a nine-goal deficit

Opponent knowledge also mattered in the 39–25 win. We compare the goalkeeper’s new assessment with Dortmund’s September comeback.

2 min read
Maria Herrera lifts the championship trophy in Jerez; photographed after Saturday’s title defence.
William Joly / Dorna WSBK Organization Srl
Motorsport / Analysis

Herrera leaves Jerez as champion; Ramos takes both races

Ramos beat Neila by 0.130 seconds on Sunday. Herrera’s fourth place could not undo the title she had secured on Saturday.

2 min read
An FTC player rises to shoot in front of the Dortmund goal.
Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Handball / Analysis

FTC 39–25 Dortmund: the second half explains a landmark Champions League win

Only three goals separated the teams at half-time. Simon and Klujber scored eight each, while Kristensen made 18 saves.

2 min read
Two women footballers contest the ball during FTC–PMFC.
Fradi.hu
Football / Analysis

FTC 1–1 PMFC: a 90th-minute rescue, recorded as an own goal

Bocz struck in the 55th minute before the late equaliser. The club report says the goal was credited as a Husic own goal.

2 min read
Júlia Hársfalvi waving in green FTC warm-up clothing; archive portrait.
Archive photo · Nasz Nikolett / Fradi.hu
Handball / Analysis

Four big games in 16 days: Hársfalvi puts shared workload in focus for FTC

Győr, Esztergom, then Esbjerg twice. A new interview and the official schedule explain FTC’s next challenge.

2 min read
Áron Szalai in FTC coaching clothing at the training ground; archive
Archive photo · Molnar Adam / Fradi.hu
Football / Analysis

Pressing awaits FTC in Kisvárda after their Europa League win

Áron Szalai expects an aggressive opponent. Sunday’s 18:00 league game asks how FTC cope beyond the first wave of pressure.

1 min read
FTC hockey players in green on the ice; archive club photograph
Archive photo · Fradi.hu
News / Analysis

Two 32% power plays meet as FTC host Klagenfurt

FTC report 32.26%, KAC 32.5%. Similar conversion rates do not predict the winner: penalty opportunities matter too.

1 min read
A 32–29 score and two symbolic lines on dark green; BSR illustration
BSR
Analysis / The long read

32–29 is not the whole match: how to read a sporting result

The result is a fact; explaining it requires more evidence. Seven ways to read scores, squad absences and league tables.

6 min read
FTC women’s water polo players celebrate together in the pool; archive
Archive photo · Fradi.hu
Aquatics / Briefing

FTC women return at III. Kerület after a two-and-a-half-week break

Saturday’s league match starts at 16:00 in Budapest. Beyond the score, the question is how quickly FTC recover their match rhythm.

1 min read
FTC women celebrate in black kits; archive cup-match photograph
Archive photo · Fradi.hu
Football / Briefing

Six injuries and three U17 absences leave FTC short for PMFC

The absences have different causes: U17 duty is not an injury. Saturday’s league match kicks off at 14:00.

1 min read
FTC-Telekom hockey players gather on the ice
Fradi.hu
News / Briefing

Vorarlberg equalised twice, but Savoie secured three points for FTC

FTC recovered after surrendering a 2–0 lead to win 4–3 at home. EC-KAC visit the Tüskecsarnok on Sunday.

1 min read
FTC water polo player holding the ball opposite a defender
Archive photo · Fradi.hu
Aquatics / Briefing

Fekete returned with six goals as FTC reached 43 in Batumi

After a 23–11 win over Tbilisi, Marseille are next. Two victories are encouraging, but this preparation tournament is not a Champions League test.

1 min read
FTC player takes a jump shot between Budai Farkasok defenders
Fradi.hu
Handball / Briefing

Fradi beat Budai Farkasok 32–29 with a stronger second half

FTC scored 19 after a level half-time score; Koller contributed seven. Their temporary third place comes with unequal games played.

1 min read
Zachariassen in green and white facing a Salzburg player in red; archive, 2025.
Archive photo · Werner100359 / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Zachariassen’s 8.8 earns a place in Sofascore’s Team of the Week

Recognition follows the double against Plzeň. The shooting figures explain a productive night—and the limits of a single-match rating.

2 min read
Sonay Kartal in a red-and-black top and white cap preparing a two-handed shot; archive, 2023.
Archive photo · si.robi / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

Kartal faces Ostapenko in Wuhan with a first WTA 1000 final at stake

Back after six months out, the Briton can reach a new milestone on Saturday. Their 1–1 record comes from two grass-court matches.

2 min read
György Kiss in a black training top beside the court, archive portrait
Archive photo · Micheller Szilvia / Fradi.hu
Handball / Analysis

Fradi–Budai Farkasok: Kiss sees danger beyond five defeats

István Pásztor returns to Elek Gyula Aréna as the opposing coach. Friday’s league match begins at 18:00.

2 min read
Vadlejch holding a javelin above his shoulder in Munich, archive photo
Archive photo · Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Athletics & Running / Analysis

Vadlejch and Manuel make Czech top ten — the list is not a ranking

The ceremony takes place in Prague on 7 November. Here is what the newly published list does — and does not — tell readers.

2 min read
Bulega cornering on his red Ducati at Assen, archive photo
Archive photo · DOUWE C VAN DER ZEE / Dvdzee
Motorsport / Analysis

Bulega is on 49 wins: Jerez offers a chance to draw level with Bayliss

The title is settled; a place in history is not. Three races at the WorldSBK finale offer more than a ceremonial farewell.

2 min read
Csaba Magyari in a black training top beside a coach, archive photo
Archive photo · András Fekete / MLSZ
Football / Briefing

Magyari prepares for his first competitive cap as Hungary begin World Cup qualifying

Tonight’s visit from Sweden marks a beginning for more than the team. World Cup qualifying starts at 18:00 in Nyíregyháza.

2 min read
Apelgren and a staff member beside the handball court, archive photo
Archive photo · Sven Mandel / CC-BY-SA-4.0
Handball / Briefing

Szeged face Sporting again after five days: 35–35 offers no protection

Apelgren stressed recovery. Lisbon brings a new match, not the second leg of an aggregate tie.

2 min read
Gauff serving during US Open practice, archive photo
Archive photo · Brett Weinstein / Nrbelex
Tennis / Analysis

Gauff and Pegula qualify — Noskova’s route shows why the top eight is not so simple

The WTA has confirmed two more qualifiers. The Czech player’s position explains why qualification is not simply a top-eight list.

2 min read
Sparta’s Prague stadium facade and fanshop, archive photo
Archive photo · Interhofer
Football / Briefing

Sparta–Lillestrøm: check your route and ticket before checking the kick-off

Parking on Letenská pláň will be closed. Prepare a digital ticket for Prague’s European night; do not expect the old PDF email.

2 min read
Zachariassen and Borbély at FTC’s pre-match press conference
FTC / Fradi.hu
Football / Analysis

Fradi–Plzeň: two coaches, one question — who sets the tempo?

Borbély highlighted changing systems; Kováč is still seeking his best line-up. Their Wednesday briefings sharpen tonight’s tactical question.

2 min read
Pauline Astier in France’s number 98 jersey, 4 September 2026; archive.
Archive photo · Zafer Batık / Wikimedia Commons
Basketball / Briefing

Astier’s former club visits as USK open against Bourges tonight

Eight seasons at Bourges connect Pauline Astier to the visitors. Tip-off is at 19:00 at Prague’s Královka.

2 min read
Gaël Monfils wearing a black shirt at practice in Washington, 2025; archive portrait.
Archive photo · Hameltion / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

Monfils retirement confirmed: a six-month rule shapes any return

The official list records 5 October. Today’s confirmation and the conditions for returning clarify two separate questions.

2 min read
Eleftheria Plevritou with Greece in the Paris Olympic classification match against Canada, 2024; archive.
Archive photo · Daieuxetdailleurs / Wikimedia Commons
Aquatics / Briefing

Sabadell in the group, first place the target: Fradi women’s Champions League plan

The top two in Group D advance. Fradi’s coach is setting his target higher.

2 min read
THE REVIEW LETTER

The next great story.

Request updates on new Budapest Sport Review stories in your chosen language.

Cookies and privacy

We always use the cookies and local storage the site needs to work. Statistics are collected only with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer. Details: Cookie policy, Privacy notice.