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.

latest articles by Martina Alcheva

News

/ 547 days ago

Pulisic's international duty return causes concerns for Milan

AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca is facing a potential headache Yunus Musah and Christian Pulisic's delayed return following their international duties with the United States. The former has been the Rossoneri's standout player this season, however, he will have only 48 hours to prepare for the next Serie A match against Udinese on October […]

News

/ 547 days ago

Solskjaer rejects Denmark job, in talks to join big club

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly turned down an opportunity to become the head coach of the Denmark national team. He has instead opted to pursue negotiations with a major club. After being out of management since his dismissal from Manchester United in November 2022, Solskjaer has been waiting for the right opportunity to return to […]

News

/ 547 days ago

Pulisic surprisingly loses Serie A POTM award to Kvaratskhelia

In a closely contested race for Serie A's Player of the Month award for September, Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has emerged victorious. Surprisingly, he has even edged out AC Milan's Christian Pulisic. The Georgian international was recognized for his outstanding contributions during the month, despite Pulisic's equally impressive performances. This marks Kvaratskhelia's fourth POTM award. That […]

News

/ 547 days ago

How is Mbappe fit to play for Madrid but not France?

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the France national, has come under significant criticism in his home country. He is not part of the French national squad for upcoming international fixtures. The controversy surrounding the 25-year-old striker arises from his decision to prioritize his fitness for Real Madrid over representing France. Thus, he […]

News

/ 547 days ago

Madrid to offer star player to Liverpool to get Alexander-Arnold?

Real Madrid is reportedly planning a strategic move to secure Liverpool’s star right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold. It could become one of the most high-profile transfers of recent times. Los Blancos look to reinforce their defensive lineup following a long-term injury to Dani Carvajal. Thus, they have set their sights on Alexander-Arnold, a player whose contract situation at […]

News

/ 548 days ago

US investor at Monza? Gabelli makes offer to buy minority stake

US investor Mario Gabelli has reportedly made an opening offer to acquire a minority stake in Serie A club Monza. The American is the founder and CEO of Gabelli Asset Management Company Investors (GAMCO). The club, currently owned by the Berlusconi family's Fininvest, is actively seeking a business partner to aid in its development. Reports […]

TV

/ 548 days ago

'Roy Kent' confirms his Ted Lasso season 4 option picked up

Brett Goldstein has confirmed that his option for a fourth season of Ted Lasso has been picked up. He portrays the beloved Roy Kent on the hit series. The actor revealed that he learned the news from his representatives. Thus, he has only added to the growing excitement for more from the award-winning Apple TV+ […]

News

/ 548 days ago

Atletico sign world's wealthiest stadium naming rights deal

Atletico Madrid has announced a landmark agreement with Riyadh Air. That way, they have solidified the Saudi airline's role as the new naming rights sponsor for their stadium. The deal, one of the largest in sports history, sees the stadium rebranded as the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. It marks a significant expansion in the partnership between […]

News

/ 548 days ago

Man City snaps up another MLS talent after Cavan Sullivan

Manchester City are set to further strengthen their academy talent pool. This time with the acquisition of 17-year-old Christian McFarlane from New York City FC (NYCFC). The deal, expected to go through in January 2025, will see the highly-rated left-back join City’s ranks. This marks another addition of a promising US talent after the club's […]

News

/ 548 days ago

Lifetime ban for Paqueta due to investigation obstruction?

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is at risk of facing a lifetime ban from soccer. This is due to alleged involvement in a betting scandal and obstruction of the ongoing investigation by the English Football Association (FA). The Brazilian international is accused of breaching betting regulations. This includes deliberately receiving yellow cards in Premier League […]

News

/ 549 days ago

Italian Referee Association open to introducing VAR challenge

Italian refereeing has been under intense scrutiny following a weekend of contentious decisions in Serie A. Gianluca Rocchi, the referee designator for the league, expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating in the recent matches. He further revealed that new solutions, such as a VAR challenge system, are being considered to improve the accuracy of decision-making. […]

News

/ 549 days ago

Corinthians forced to cancel Depay's contract after one month?

Memphis Depay has an unclear future with Brazilian side Corinthians just one month after his arrival. The Dutch forward, who joined Corinthians from Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, now faces an uncertain future. All that, thanks to financial issues surrounding the club’s primary sponsor, Esportes da Sorte. This could result in the premature termination of […]

News

/ 549 days ago

Barcelona face lawsuit from Sergio Aguero for bizarre reason

Sergio Aguero has launched a lawsuit against Barcelona, alleging that the club owes him around $3.3 million in unpaid salary. Aguero was forced into early retirement due to a heart condition just months after joining the Spanish club in 2021. He now claims that Barcelona has failed to honor financial commitments related to the period […]

News

/ 549 days ago

Spanish international joins Rodri with threats of players' strike

The ever-expanding soccer calendar continues to draw criticism from players and managers alike. The latest voice of dissent has come from Spanish international Aymeric Laporte. Speaking out against the increasingly demanding match schedule, Laporte has raised the possibility of a players' strike. He has suggested it might be the only solution to safeguard their health […]

News

/ 549 days ago

Messi's return with Argentina faces delay due to Hurricane Milton

The highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela could be delayed due to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton. Scheduled for Thursday, the match might be pushed to Friday as Argentina face significant travel disruptions caused by the storm. The team, currently in Florida, has encountered difficulties in traveling from Miami to Venezuela. […]