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

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/ 67 days ago

Erling Haaland reveals 10-word true feelings on Kylian Mbappe missing Real Madrid vs. Manchester City clash in UEFA Champions League

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe were supposed to share the same pitch in one of the most anticipated UEFA Champions League nights of the season, yet one of modern soccer’s defining duels never materialized.
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/ 67 days ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo effect: 2026 FIFA World Cup prices soar to record highs as latest phase of sales opens

The 2026 World Cup is still more than 180 days away, yet anticipation around Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has already sent the event into a frenzy.
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/ 67 days ago

Son Heung-Min fires early nine-word warning shot at Lionel Messi and Inter Miami ahead of 2026 MLS season

As the new year approaches, Son Heung-Min, now the face of LAFC, has sent an unmistakable message toward Messi and Inter Miami about the battle to come.
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/ 67 days ago

Lionel Messi vs. referee goes hilariously viral after shock English outburst: Why Inter Miami’s MLS Cup final RefCam footage has fans laughing (VIDEO)

n Inter Miami’s MLS Cup final win over the Vancouver Whitecaps delivered something entirely different—a viral exchange that stunned fans across the world.
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/ 67 days ago

Luis Suarez set for stunning U-turn: Lionel Messi to keep ex-Barcelona teammate at Inter Miami, but there’s a twist

Inter Miami wants Luis Suarez, Nacional wants him—and the ball is firmly at the Uruguayan’s feet.
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/ 67 days ago

Christian Pulisic reportedly holds the cards on his future: The one key contract extension request Milan must satisfy

As reports in Italy suggest, the Rossoneri are deep into talks with the American star over a long-term extension—yet one unresolved point continues to shape discussions behind closed doors.
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/ 68 days ago

Karim Benzema twist shocks Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League: Al-Ittihad captain’s future takes unexpected turn after reports of new two-year deal

Even as the French striker continues to deliver for Al-Ittihad, questions around his long-term future have taken a surprising—and confusing—turn.
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/ 68 days ago

Christian Pulisic better than Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Rodrygo: Milan star outpaces Europe’s best wingers and forwards in 2025

Today, Pulisic stands statistically above elite contemporaries such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Rodrygo, while becoming one of Serie A’s most decisive match-winners.
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/ 68 days ago

Mohamed Salah’s tug-of-war with Liverpool escalates: Egypt rallies behind veteran as coach’s seven-word plea sends AFCON warning to Arne Slot

The storm surrounding Mohamed Salah and his fractured relationship with Liverpool has intensified just days before the forward departs for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), creating a collision of club crisis and national unity.
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/ 68 days ago

Kylian Mbappe watches another record fall: Lamine Yamal surpasses Real Madrid star with groundbreaking UEFA Champions League attacking milestone

Barcelona fought back at Camp Nou to secure a crucial win, and along the way, Lamine Yamal produced a milestone moment that pushed Kylian Mbappe aside in the competition’s history — a detail that becomes even more striking upon closer review.
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/ 68 days ago

Why isn’t Kylian Mbappe playing for Real Madrid against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League?

The spotlight shines fiercely on Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid enter one of their most consequential Champions League nights of the season, hosting Manchester City at a tense Santiago Bernabeu.
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/ 68 days ago

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, and Jude Bellingham on alert: Real Madrid sends locker room shaking with Xabi Alonso decision pre-Manchester City clash in UEFA Champions League

The uncertain atmosphere surrounding Real Madrid has reached a new level of intensity as Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham prepare for a Champions League night defined as much by tension as by soccer.
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/ 68 days ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth FIFA World Cup: France boss Didier Deschamps drops stunning six-word verdict on GOATs’ historic 2026 bid

As France manager Didier Deschamps prepares for what will be his final major competition with the national team, he acknowledges that the upcoming event carries extra weight — especially with the possibility that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could both appear on soccer’s greatest stage for the sixth time.
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/ 68 days ago

No more knee-slides? The truth behind Premier League’s 2026 celebration ban bizarre rumor

Over the past few days, a bizarre story has spread online claiming that, from January 2026, players would receive automatic yellow cards for knee-slide celebrations. As the debate swirled around social media, many fans began to wonder if one of the most iconic ways to celebrate a goal was genuinely under threat.
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/ 68 days ago

No Australia trip for Christian Pulisic: Why Milan’s Serie A game against Como U-turns back to Italy and what’s next

The prospect of seeing Christian Pulisic feature in a historic overseas Serie A match has dimmed dramatically, as Milan’s February 2026 meeting with Como appears set to return to Italian soil.