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

/ 680 days ago

LALIGA: All Access first look – When is the premiere?

Despite receiving much less coverage than the Premier League, the Spanish La Liga is nonetheless highly regarded by soccer enthusiasts. The famous duel known as 'El Clasico' exemplifies the appeal of La Liga. It is home to heavyweights like Real Madrid and Barcelona. Together, they have won approximately 70% of the league's championships. With the […]

Copa America 2024

/ 680 days ago

James in, Falcao out: Colombia reveal 2024 Copa America roster

Colombia have produced an incredible recovery after the heartbreak of failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, going on an undefeated run of more than 20 matches. They have been on a winning run that includes matches against strong teams like Germany, Brazil, and Spain. Thus, Los Cafeteros are now considered dark horses for […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 681 days ago

Big blow for France: 2024 Euro to be Giroud's last for Les Blues

Once Euro 2024 concludes, legendary French striker Olivier Giroud will no longer play for France on the international stage. An era will come to a close for Didier Deschamps' side. While playing for France, Giroud scored 57 goals in 131 games, cementing his place in soccer lore. This decision comes after a legendary career. In […]

Copa America 2024

/ 681 days ago

Navas retires from Costa Rica: Will he play in Copa America?

After a stellar career serving Costa Rica internationally, Keylor Navas has announced his retirement from the national team. There will be no more doubt about his participation in the next Copa America event thanks to his Thursday announcement. In a moving video message, Navas thanked his teammates and supporters for the ride they've been on. […]

News

/ 681 days ago

Home openers for first season of USL Super League revealed

The USL Super League (USLS) is a new Division I professional women's soccer league in the United States. The competition kicks off its inaugural season in August 2024. Operated by the United Soccer League, the USL initially scheduled the launch of the league for 2023. However, it has been postponed by a year. On Sep. […]

News

/ 681 days ago

Fresh Champions League model to shake up club schedules

A revolutionary change is sweeping over European football as UEFA unveils a redesigned game calendar for the next year with the Champions League planned for Thursdays. This is in addition to the customary match days of Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The most important adjustment is that all of UEFA's esteemed club tournaments will now have their […]

News

/ 681 days ago

Pochettino set for Premier League stay at Chelsea's arch rivals

Mauricio Pochettino lasted less than eleven months as Chelsea's head coach, but he has resigned amicably. Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, the club's co-sporting directors, reviewed the 2023-24 season internally and came to this conclusion. "On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude to Mauricio for his service this season", […]

News

/ 681 days ago

Championship side Norwich in talks with top young coach

In their hunt for a new manager after David Wagner's firing, Norwich City have begun talks with Will Still, the former head coach of Reims. The 31-year-old Still had discussions at the Canaries' Lotus Training Centre after leaving his role in Ligue 1 earlier this month, BBC say. His visit displays the club's genuine interest, […]

News

/ 682 days ago

Finnish businessman aims to acquire Inter from new US owners

In the wake of Inter’s recent change of owners to US company Oaktree Capital, Finnish investor Thomas Zilliacus has renewed his interest in purchasing the club. The 68-year-old told Italian broadcaster TVPlay of his plans during an interview, after earlier expressing interest in the Italian football team. The new owners can expect a formal offer […]

News

/ 682 days ago

Milan tell Pioli decision on future: What now for Pulisic's team?

It has been decided that AC Milan will split company with head coach Stefano Pioli after the season. Reports from Italy suggest that the Rossoneri met with Pioli’s representatives to inform him of the decision. This move comes after weeks of speculation about his future with the team. After the San Siro giants fired Marco […]

News

/ 682 days ago

No stop: Napoli and Juventus call for Serie A teams reduction

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis recently presented his transformative vision for Italian football, advocating for significant changes in the number of Serie A teams. He addressed the future of the sport amidst disagreements among the Lega Serie A, FIGC, and the Minister for Sport. De Laurentiis strongly supports a reduction in Serie A from 20 […]

News

/ 682 days ago

Barcelona Champions League ranking depends on other clubs

Losing the Europa League final on Wednesday, Bayer Leverkusen's incredible 51-game undefeated record came tumbling to an end. This loss, witnessed by Barcelona’s sporting director Deco, carries significant implications for the Blaugrana’s Champions League seeding next season. Although it has been a turbulent season, Barcelona qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the 2024-25 season. […]

News

/ 682 days ago

Messi effect persists: Miami racking up unreal success in MLS

There was no doubt that Lionel Messi would find success and be a hit in MLS with Inter Miami. However, his arrival at Inter Miami has transformed the club’s fortunes in ways that few could have predicted. The Argentine superstar has had a profound impact on a squad that was previously struggling to establish itself […]

News

/ 683 days ago

Leicester's Premier League-winning coach Ranieri calls it quits

This season, the soccer world has said goodbye to several legendary players and coaches. However, one departure has had more emotional weight than any other. Claudio Ranieri, the revered Italian coach, announced on Tuesday that he is resigning from his remaining year with Cagliari and entering retirement. This decision marks the end of a journey […]

News

/ 683 days ago

More fears of Camp Nou delays: Ready for 2024-25 season end?

Amidst the whirlwind of activity surrounding Barcelona, one notable issue has slipped under the radar. The team has spent the entire year away from their iconic Camp Nou, playing instead at the at the Montjuic. As the club undergoes significant transformations, the excitement surrounding the renovation of Camp Nou is palpable. Despite the temporary relocation, […]