latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 707 days agoEx-EPL star ranks 2 players more gifted than Messi and Ronaldo
According to former Premier League great Sami Nasri, two players had more natural potential than Messi and Ronaldo. According to the Frenchman, Brazilian duo Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were more gifted and may have been more successful had they taken their careers more seriously. The last twenty years have seen Messi and Ronaldo rise to the […]

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/ 707 days agoAmorim apologizes for poorly-timed West Ham talks: What now?
The meeting between Ruben Amorim and West Ham concerning his potential summer appointment as manager was a misstep, the coach has admitted. This time last month, the manager from Sporting was considered the favorite to take over at Liverpool. He won the Portuguese championship in 2020-21 and will most likely repeat the feat this year. […]

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/ 707 days agoRare: Porto boss to exit after signing new deal with ex-president
Andre Villas-Boas has ended Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa's 42-year rule as president of Porto with a resounding win. This has been a long-held goal for the ardent Dragões supporter. He left his managerial position in 2022 to devote himself fully to his presidential campaign. Villas-Boas, who had a short and difficult time as Chelsea […]

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/ 707 days agoNo England return: Lopetegui set to join Pulisic and Musah
Julen Lopetegui, who was the frontrunner for the managerial job at West Ham, has reportedly turned down the offer. While Lopetegui was in command of Wolverhampton before, that tenure was brief. Having taken over for Bruno Lage in November 2022, the Spaniard led Wolves to a 13th-place finish the previous season. On the other hand, […]

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/ 707 days agoRecord-setting Gillette Stadium watches Messi and Miami shine
Fans from all over New England flocked to Gillette Stadium, the home of the Revolution, to see Messi in action. The attendance was a record-breaking crowd. An unprecedented 65,612 spectators flocked to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. The previous record was set on October 20, 2002, when 61,316 fans filled the same stadium. They went […]

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/ 708 days agoEx-Barca star cast doubt on Messi's leadership and drive at club
Lionel Messi wasn't a fantastic captain, according to Al-Shabab midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who played with him at Barcelona. From 2018 to 2021, Lionel Messi led Barcelona, taking home the La Liga trophy in 2019. During the team's transition from Andres Iniesta to himself, the Argentinian took over as captain. He would remain with the club […]

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/ 708 days agoPulisic and McKennie had comical obstacle to overcome in Serie A
The ancient grounds of Serie A have been blessed by a considerable inflow of American talent in recent years, with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie two of the most recent. This spike not only shows that the world of soccer is changing, but it also shows how well-respected American players are becoming abroad. Christian Pulisic […]

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/ 708 days agoPerez to approve 49.9% sale of Madrid for intelligent key reason
Throughout his lengthy tenure as president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez has made significant worldwide changes to the club. As if the Santiago Bernabeu refurbishment weren't enough of a legacy move, he is allegedly contemplating an even bigger one before he departs. The club's president, who is 77 years old, is looking at ways to […]

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/ 708 days agoMadrid change mind on Davies: What now for club and player?
Over the last year, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid would sign Canadian fullback Alphonso Davies this summer. However, in light of recent events in the Spanish capital, it seems to be very improbable that he will now arrive. According to reports, Davies has verbally agreed terms with Real Madrid and has decided not to […]

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/ 708 days agoBayern want Leverkusen standout with eye on 2025 transfer
Bayern Munich have often been accused of cherry-picking talents from Bundesliga rivals, and there now appears to be serious interest in a 2025 transfer for Bayer Leverkusen starlet, Florian Wirtz. Wirtz's rise from promising youth to legendary status at Bayer Leverkusen was not without its share of obstacles. In March of 2022, he experienced a […]

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/ 709 days agoFemale referee crew to be in charge of Serie A for first time
According to Thursday's Italian Referee Association (AIA) announcement, a referee crew consisting of only female officials will oversee a Serie A game this coming weekend. After last Monday's Derby della Madonnina victory against AC Milan, Inter Milan was crowned Serie A champions. There was no more gratifying method for Inter to earn their 20th Scudetto […]

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/ 709 days agoSecond try? Graham Potter rejects Ajax again, reason revealed
After more than a year away from coaching, Graham Potter is considering a return to the role, and Ajax is again interested in hiring him. Potter's most recent job remains his failed stint at Stamford Bridge. He is also considered a possible Erik ten Hag successor at Manchester United. He has been taking it easy […]

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/ 709 days agoInter Miami spell propels Higuain to try hand at new sport
Gonzalo Higuain walked at Inter Miami, so Lionel Messi could run. Like Messi is to David Beckham's team today, Higuain was meant to be a game-changer. For a long time, many saw Major League Soccer in the US as a place where retired greats could relax and enjoy their last years of professional soccer. That […]

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/ 709 days agoEuropean ban looms over La Liga clubs due to RFEF president
The Spanish soccer scene has been rocking recently. Following Barcelona's "phantom goal" at the Bernabeu, there is a continued and boisterous discussion on the use of goal-line technology. In the meantime, La Liga president Javier Tebas has mentioned the possibility of holding games in the US. Then as it turns out, Xavi reconsidered his plans […]

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/ 709 days agoIndy Eleven's future questionable as city pursues MLS franchise
Without the Indy Eleven, Indianapolis is pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise. The news casts doubt on the city's second professional soccer club's long-term viability. The city is taking a huge risk to lure MLS, but an undisclosed investor group supports the idea. The Indianapolis Business Journal says this group would pay the projected $500 […]
