IFK Kristianstad lost a European League handball match against Benfica with a score of 34-38 in Kristianstad, Sweden. The match was described as a key game for IFK Kristianstad's progression from the group stage. William Höghielm, a player for IFK Kristianstad, reportedly expressed disappointment after the loss, stating that the team needs to improve.
Höghielm had previously played against Benfica multiple times and hoped to build on his positive statistics against them. Johan Jepson, the club chief of IFK Kristianstad, has reportedly initiated a collaboration with RFSL to support the use of the rainbow captain's armband in handball, citing that it can still be threatening and risky to wear it in Handball Europe. According to reports, IFK Kristianstad has faced challenges in using the rainbow armband in European matches, with instances where permission was denied or fines were a concern.