martina alcheva

Martina Alcheva

experience

Martina is an experienced professional in online sports journalism with over 13 years in the field, including more than four years specializing specifically in soccer. Her expertise lies in creating soccer-related content, such as match previews and daily news updates. Martina joined Futbol Sites - A Part of Better Collective in September 2020 and brought her talents to World Soccer Talk in June 2023.

education

Martina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting from the Faculty of Philology "Blazhe Koneski" in Skopje, North Macedonia. Her academic training in multiple languages—including English, Italian, and German—has been instrumental in shaping her career as a sports journalist. Her translation background also supports her ability to distill complex information and deliver it with clarity and relevance in the fast-paced world of sports journalism.

interests

Martina is deeply passionate about soccer, dedicating her career to covering various aspects of the sport. Her interests include analyzing match dynamics and delivering up-to-date news, enriching her audience's understanding and engagement with the game.

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Kylian Mbappe faces January blow: 2026 FIFA World Cup stakes could cost talented teammate at Real Madrid, but it’s not Endrick

As Kylian Mbappe continues to anchor the club’s present and future, uncertainty has begun to surround one of the youngest members of the squad—an emerging talent whose situation has quietly become one of the most delicate inside Valdebebas.
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‘Our time together was shorter’: Thiago Silva bids emotional farewell to Fluminense as 2026 World Cup dream with Brazil drives Christian Pulisic’s Milan and Chelsea rumors

Thiago Silva’s emotional message, shared quietly but loaded with meaning, has signaled that a chapter has closed—and that another, far more ambitious one, may still be open
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Christian Pulisic to get major boost: Key Milan teammate reportedly makes surprising U-turn decision on contract renewal after Premier League snub

For players like Christian Pulisic, stability is oxygen. In a season where margins are thin and momentum fragile, one decision behind the scenes could quietly shape everything that follows.
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Kylian Mbappe running out of time to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid legacy: How many goals does he need to break CR7’s wild 2013 goalscoring record?

As the calendar year edges toward its conclusion, Mbappe finds himself staring directly at one of the most intimidating milestones in Madrid history, with time tightening and expectation rising inside the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Lamine Yamal reaches incredible milestone of 125 games for Barcelona: How does he stack up against Lionel Messi’s record?

Lionel Messi meant everything to one era of the club, while Lamine Yamal is beginning to define a very different chapter—one rooted in reconstruction rather than supremacy.
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo holding Portugal back? Teammate Bruno Fernandes drops mic with firm eight-word response

Portugal’s World Cup qualification has prompted a narrative that refuses to disappear: is the team more fluid, more dynamic, without its greatest ever goalscorer, Ronaldo? Fernandes has now addressed that debate directly.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina did what? Emiliano Martinez drops incredible 2022 FIFA World Cup confession, and it’s pure gold

When Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in December 2022, the moment belonged to an entire country as much as it did to the players on the pitch. 
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Christian Pulisic could be Milan’s secret weapon: Why USMNT star emerges as Massimiliano Allegri’s X-Factor for Italian Super Cup glory in January deja vu

As Milan prepares to return to Saudi Arabia for the Italian Super Cup, Christian Pulisi finds himself once again at the center of expectations, belief, and unfinished ambition.
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PSG vs. Flamengo: Ousmane Dembele’s side could still steal ‘world champion’ status from Chelsea, and FIFA is all to blame

There is confusion, debate, and curiosity around what this match actually represents — and how PSG could still claim a form of global supremacy despite another club officially holding soccer’s highest crown.
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What’s it like playing with Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr defender makes honest six-word confession

Playing alongside a global icon is a fantasy most players never get to experience. Yet at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has become a daily reference point for teammates who grew up watching his highlights on television.
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Lionel Messi’s wish granted: Inter Miami secures continuity at the heart of its project with huge Luis Suarez call ahead of 2026 MLS season

This week, Inter Miami delivered a decision on Luis Suarez’s future that strengthens not only its sporting future but also the emotional core of the project, offering a major boost to Messi as the club prepares for a pivotal 2026 season.
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Lionel Messi could be set for shock comeback: Newell’s Old Boys presidential candidate lays out path back home for Inter Miami star despite contract renewal

While the Lionel Messi continues to dominate MLS and plans for the 2026 World Cup, a fresh wave of speculation has emerged from Argentina that has reignited one of soccer’s most emotional what-ifs.
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Roberto Martinez reveals the one trait that could make Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup X-Factor

With Portugal preparing for another global challenge and Roberto Martinez overseeing the final stages of planning, questions persist about what Cristinao Ronaldo can still offer at the highest level.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, move over! Erling Haaland topples CR7’s Manchester United legacy with jaw-dropping Premier League milestone for Manchester City

With Erling Haaland continuing his astonishing rise, the balance of historical power inside the city has quietly shifted again. A new Premier League milestone has been reached — one that inevitably invites comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo, whose legacy at Manchester United once felt untouchable.
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Not Vinicius: Real Madrid hit with astronomical bid for Kylian Mbappe that would smash Neymar’s transfer record, as La Liga club’s response emerges

The modern transfer market rarely produces genuine shockwaves anymore, but this one landed with a thud felt across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. With Vinicius Junior already linked to astronomical interest from abroad and Neymar’s long-standing world record looming over soccer’s financial history, attention has now shifted decisively toward Kylian Mbappe, the most marketable forward of his generation. Real […]