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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/ 49 days ago

Neymar faces criticism amid injury woes: Training clip shows worrying fall-off as Santos makes decision on contract talks (VIDEO)

A training video circulating across social media in recent days has painted a far more somber picture of the Santos forward. That video, now viewed millions of times, arrives at a crucial moment for the club.
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/ 49 days ago

Milan making waves in Serie A: Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric at the heart of club’s landmark $108 million record deal

The bright lights of San Siro have a new glow — not just from the electric soccer of Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric, but from the announcement of a landmark deal that cements Milan’s position at the top of Italian soccer, both on and off the pitch.
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/ 50 days ago

Milan’s record without Christian Pulisic: Serie A stats raise alarm and spell trouble for the Rossoneri

After a blistering start, Christian Pulisic is sidelined again, with one key statistic making his absence this season even more concerning for Milan.
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/ 50 days ago

Club vs. country tensions rise between Milan, USMNT, and Mauricio Pochettino over Christian Pulisic’s injury: When will Serie A side learn star’s diagnosis?

Milan faces frustration as Christian Pulisic returns injured from USMNT duty, fueling tensions in the ongoing club-versus-country saga under Mauricio Pochettino.
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/ 50 days ago

Better than Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski: Spain’s shock goalscorer leaves superstars behind in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Could it really be true? An unexpected midfielder outscoring Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign?
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/ 50 days ago

Al-Nassr defender Inigo Martinez makes four-word Cristiano Ronaldo claim that perfectly describes Portugal record-holder

The Spanish defender, now donning the yellow of Al-Nassr, has opened up about his early days alongside the Portuguese superstar, sharing a surprisingly revealing four-word claim that captured global attention.
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/ 50 days ago

Size vs. success: 10 most populous countries yet to reach FIFA World Cup

In world soccer, size doesn’t always translate to success. Some nations boast millions, even billions, of people, yet have never seen their flag fly at the FIFA World Cup.
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/ 50 days ago

Unbelievable FIFA World Cup fact you will have to read twice: Four of five giants won’t be present at 2026 edition

As the dust begins to settle on the penultimate stage of the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, a staggering revelation has emerged — four of the world’s five most populated nations will not feature at next year’s finals.
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/ 51 days ago

Lionel Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and more: Who tops FIFA’s all-time men’s international assists chart?

On the same historic day when Cristiano Ronaldo achieved history with Portugal, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, continued to rewrite soccer’s record books even at 38.
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/ 51 days ago

Lionel Messi overtakes ex-Barcelona and PSG teammate Neymar and USMNT legend Landon Donovan’s record: Argentina star sets new global benchmark in international soccer

At 38, Lionel Messi continues to redefine greatness, creating historic moments for Argentina against Puerto Rico and surpassing legends like Neymar and Landon Donovan.
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/ 51 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s emotional 10-word reaction after breaking World Cup Qualifiers record with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, scores twice in Portugal’s 2-2 draw with Hungary to reach another historic milestone — then delivers a powerful 10-word message to the world.
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/ 51 days ago

Bad news for Milan as Mauricio Pochettino delivers grim Christian Pulisic injury news: Is it serious and how long will he be out?

While Mauricio Pochettino later confirmed that Pulisic had suffered a hamstring problem, the uncertainty surrounding its severity has left both club and country on edge.
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/ 51 days ago

Could Matias Soule ditch Lionel Messi’s Argentina for Italy? Lionel Scaloni sets the record straight with eight-word claim

Roma star Matias Soule’s international future sparks debate as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni breaks his silence with an eight-word message that hints at the player’s decision.
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/ 51 days ago

Kylian Mbappe’s status revealed: Will Real Madrid star face Getafe in La Liga this weekend after injury scare with France?

The calm before the storm has settled at Valdebebas, where Real Madrid has been holding its breath over the fitness of Kylian Mbappe.
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/ 52 days ago

Canada vs. Colombia: Projected lineups for international friendly

The lights will shine bright in New Jersey on Tuesday when Canada takes on Colombia in a highly anticipated international friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium.