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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Neymar reaches incredible milestone of 150 goals for Santos: Where does he rank among club top goalscorers?

Neymar’s name has long been etched into the soul of the club, and once again, Santos is the stage where his artistry speaks loudest. But with this latest achievement, a new question emerges: how does this milestone reshape his legacy within the club’s storied history?
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Santos captain Neymar scores 22nd career hat-trick: How does it compare to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s tally?

Neymar’s 22 hat-tricks form a fascinating chapter in modern soccer, but how does the number sit next to the two statistical giants of the era?
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Why isn’t Santiago Gimenez playing for Milan against Lazio in Coppa Italia clash?

As Santiago Gimenez prepares to watch Milan’s clash with Lazio from the sidelines, the club enters the Stadio Olimpico with a mystery surrounding the striker’s absence.
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Huge blow for Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury overshadows Athletic Club win: Is it serious, and how long will he be out?

Real Madrid’s resounding victory over Athletic Club was supposed to be a statement of power. Instead, it ended with a cloud hanging over the team, one centered on Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose latest setback could have major repercussions.
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Why isn’t Christian Pulisic playing for Milan vs. Lazio in Coppa Italia showdown?

Christian Pulisic features heavily in the pre-match conversation, even though he won’t be in the starting XI.
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Neymar sends clear message to Carlo Ancelotti: Timeless Santos hat-trick rekindles 2026 World Cup hopes (VIDEO)

Just when it looked like his Santos return was spiraling downward, Neymar produced a performance that revived hope.
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Premier League ace and UEFA Champions League winner set for blockbuster link-up with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul at Inter Miami

As the MLS Cup Final approaches and the club prepares for its next roster overhaul, a Premier League star and UEFA Champions League winner stands on the brink of joining David Beckham’s franchise in what could be one of the most intriguing moves of the 2026 MLS season.
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‘I’ll go by bicycle!’: Ex-Argentina international issues come-and-get-me plea to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami ahead of MLS Cup Final

The build-up to the MLS Cup Final has taken an unexpected twist as an ex-Argentina international has openly invited Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to make a move for him.
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Massimiliano Allegri provides positive three-word Christian Pulisic injury update: Will USMNT star start for Milan against Lazio in Coppa Italia?

Christian Pulisic’s status has been the central storyline surrounding Milan ahead of its Coppa Italia showdown with Lazio, and Massimiliano Allegri’s latest comments have only added intrigue.
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Will trio Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, and Jude Bellingham start? Confirmed lineups for Athletic Club vs. Real Madrid in La Liga

Real Madrid arrives in Bilbao carrying both talent and turbulence, stepping into San Mames with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham all under the microscope as the club seeks to halt a worrying slide.
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USMNT great Alexi Lalas drops bold eight-word Christian Pulisic prediction ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil

As Pulisic chases form at Milan and the 2026 World Cup edges closer, Lalas’ comments arrive at a moment when the American winger is shaping the global soccer landscape in unique ways.
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Christian Pulisic outshines Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane: Milan star surpasses Europe’s biggest names in surprising attacking stat

There is a moment every season when the soccer world’s hierarchy suddenly shifts, when a name outside the usual spotlight jumps ahead of Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, or Harry Kane. This time, it is Christian Pulisic.
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Lionel Messi’s MLS 2028 countdown: Seven records that could seal his GOAT status forever before Inter Miami deal ends

Messi’s latest achievements with Inter Miami have reignited conversations once believed settled — not only about his legacy, but about what remains possible as he pushes toward 2028.
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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo in 2025: Inter Miami star poised to surpass Al-Nassr ace in another historic collective record in post-Europe era

Messi finds himself on the brink of a new collective achievement, one that places him ahead of his long-time counterpart, Ronaldo in an unexpected way.
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FIFA’s boldest VAR overhaul yet: Two new 2026 World Cup rules could change soccer forever

As FIFA prepares the framework for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s lawmakers are weighing their most ambitious Video Assistant Referee expansion yet—one that could reshape how the sport is officiated at its highest level.