latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 693 days agoYoung blood: 3 Mexico stalwarts miss out on Copa America place
After sitting out the last two Copa America championships, Mexico will be making a triumphant return this summer. Following their 2016 quarterfinal appearance, El Tri sat out both 2019 and 2021. In spite of such omissions, Jaime Lozano's squad is considered a dark horse contender for American gold. But presently, the 2024 Copa America presents […]

Euro 2024
/ 693 days agoWhich teams have qualified for Euro 2024?
The 2024 European Championship is sure to be the most talked-about event in a year packed with major soccer tournaments. Starting in June, Germany will host the UEFA competition, which is held every four years to choose a European champion. At their meeting in Nyon on 27 September 2018, the UEFA Executive Committee decided that […]

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/ 694 days agoPulisic and Musah to don different names on Milan kits
In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, several Serie A teams will switch the names on their players' jerseys. In effort to honor both sets of parents, the jerseys will include the mothers' last names (i.e. maiden names) rather than the fathers'. This year, it's for more than just Mother's Day in Italy; it's also […]

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/ 694 days agoMcElhenney: This key obstacle holds Wrexham Women back
In every facet of Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to make a major splash. With two consecutive promotions putting them in League One, all eyes have been on the men's team. Yet, other areas are now attracting attention. Finishing in third place was a respectable accomplishment for Wrexham Women during their first season […]

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/ 694 days agoMadrid to adjust Bellingham's role to make room for Bayer star?
In a repeat of their incredible comebacks at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League final, where they will face Bayern Munich. Players and supporters alike went into a frenzy of joy when Joselu scored two goals in stoppage time, even though they were losing. Spurred on by the electric atmosphere created […]

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/ 694 days agoNext to Ronaldo or Messi? Reus faces tough next club decision
After an emotionally charged 12-year journey, Marco Reus, the beloved icon of Borussia Dortmund, will bid farewell to the club that shaped his career. As the curtain falls on this chapter, it's a moment of reflection on the highs and lows, the triumphs and heartbreaks that defined Reus' tenure with Die Schwarzgelben. From his humble […]

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/ 695 days agoWin-win: Madrid to pay Dortmund if they beat them in final
Real Madrid advanced to their second Champions League final in three years; all thanks to the remarkable comeback home win against Bayern Munich. Now June 1st will see Carlo Ancelotti's squad take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. With the Germans on the defensive, the Whites will pursue the 15th Champions League trophy in their […]

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/ 695 days agoBarcelona learns Liverpool's asking price for Darwin Nunez
Reports indicate Barcelona is interested in signing Darwin Nunez, a striker for Liverpool. Nunez seemed to remove any references to the Premier League team from his Instagram, which sparked the controversy. According to reports, he has restricted who may comment on his Instagram postings and disabled certain fan accounts on Twitter in reaction to online […]

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/ 695 days agoPSV make decision on Dest's future, to leave Barca for free?
After PSV passed on the chance to buy out Sergiño Dest's loan from Barcelona, the player's future has become clearer. The US defender seemed to be staying put with the Eredivisie winners following his pivotal part in their championship run. With few opportunities to play at Barcelona, the USMNT international seems destined to depart Catalonia […]

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/ 695 days ago‘Football is meritocracy’: Atalanta coach slams Super League
With a 3-1 aggregate victory against Marseille, Atalanta secured a place in the Europa League final. Their moment to compete for international glory has finally come. The Serie A outfit will now face off against the formidable Bayer Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium. In the realm of Italian soccer, the notion of a managerial reign […]

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/ 695 days agoMessi unlikely to sell out 19,619 stadium in Montreal
Major League Soccer teams have eagerly awaited the opportunity to host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with expectations of record-breaking attendance. Last season, both Charlotte and Atlanta United saw their largest crowds of the season during matches against Inter Miami. The New England Revolution followed suit when they hosted Messi's side on April 27. Similar […]

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/ 696 days agoWill Barcelona play 2024-25 Champions League at Camp Nou?
Without a title in any tournament, Barcelona's 2023-24 season will go down in history as one of the more forgettable in club history. They are surely already thinking about next season and the summer transfer market, despite four La Liga games left. Even so, the objective would be to return with more firepower. Coming soon […]

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/ 696 days agoNo more Big Six: Villa plan Great Eight Premier League shake up
Aston Villa, led by its determined President of Business Operations, Chris Heck, is aggressively challenging the entrenched dominance of the English Premier League's "Big Six" clubs. Heck, formerly involved with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Red Bulls, articulates Villa's ambition to disrupt the status quo. He told The Financial Times: "I came down […]

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/ 696 days agoSecond try? Lewandowski's replacement says 'yes' to Barcelona
A lot of buzz has been building up about the future of Barcelona's offensive line in recent weeks. Although he got off to a sluggish start this season, Robert Lewandowski has been on fire since the midway point of the season. Nonetheless, there are still those in the Blaugrana hierarchy who aren't quite sold on […]

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/ 696 days agoPotter once again linked to Milan: What does it mean for Pulisic?
With a year remaining on his contract, Stefano Pioli will almost certainly say goodbye to AC Milan this summer. With four-and-a-half years under his belt, Pioli's tenure as Milan's coach is up. He oversaw several accomplishments during that period, including their return to Champions League regularity and a 19th Scudetto victory. But dissatisfied with the […]
