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European heavyweights head to Budapest for 2026 Telekom Cup

FTC-Telekom, Olympiacos, Vasas and the Brazilian national team will meet in Budapest this week for the 2026 Telekom Cup, with six matches taking place across three days at the FTC-MVM…

From European champions to no senior team: How Crvena zvezda reached breaking point

Thirteen years after becoming champions of Europe, Crvena zvezda will enter the 2026/27 season without a senior water polo team. The immediate reason is clear. Crvena zvezda failed to obtain…

Pro Recco beat Japan 16-11 as Asian World Tour continues

Pro Recco have continued their preparations for the new season with a 16-11 victory over the Japanese national team, the latest stop on the Italian champions’ World Tour through China…

FTC make it nine Hungarian Cups in a row after overcoming Vasas

FTC-Telekom have continued their extraordinary dominance of Hungarian water polo, defeating Vasas 18-12 to win a ninth consecutive Hungarian Cup and lift the trophy for the 26th time in the…

Olympiacos announce Semir Spahic signing as Vouliagmeni dispute move

Olympiacos have announced the signing of Greek international centre forward Semir Spahic, but the move has immediately been disputed by Vouliagmeni, who say the 20-year-old remains under contract with the…

Perfect starts continue as Hungarian women’s league completes round two

The second round of the Hungarian Women’s OB I produced four comfortable victories and one much tighter contest, with FTC, BVSC, Dunaújváros and UVSE all maintaining perfect starts to the…

Barceloneta edge Sabadell to claim 19th Copa Catalunya title

CN Atlètic-Barceloneta have won the Copa Catalunya for a 19th time after edging Astralpool Sabadell 10-9 in a closely contested final at CN Montjuïc. Sabadell made the stronger start, with…

Former European champions Crvena zvezda left without senior team after licence refusal

Former European champions Crvena zvezda will not compete in senior water polo during the 2026/27 season after failing to obtain the licence required to participate in Serbian competition. According to…

Belgrade to host combined Champions League Final Four in 2027

Belgrade is set to host the combined men’s and women’s European Aquatics Champions League Final Four in 2027, continuing the joint format introduced successfully in Malta this year. Europe’s eight…

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