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.

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Lamine Yamal on alert for teammate’s future: Barcelona make decision on Marcus Rashford’s possible permanent deal amid Manchester United return from loan

Now on loan from Manchester United, Rashford has produced numbers that would normally secure any forward’s stay. Yet Barcelona’s internal debate over his long-term place has sharpened.
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Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez injury update: Will Milan stars recover for Coppa Italia clash with Lazio?

Milan, still top of Serie A and fighting on multiple fronts, is preparing for another meeting with Lazio—this time in the Coppa Italia—but the question surrounding Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez’s readiness lingers in the background, unresolved and inevitably tense.
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Christian Pulisic set for legendary teammate? Milan crafts precise plan to reunite Luka Modric with Sergio Ramos in shock January move

Christian Pulisic may soon find himself sharing a dressing room with two of soccer’s most decorated figures, as Milan quietly sketches out a surprising winter scenario involving Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos.
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/ 5 days ago

Premier League great Louis Saha makes startling nine-word parallel between Lamine Yamal on one side, and Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the other, with stark Neymar warning

Louis Saha has injected a sobering note into the global conversation, insisting that amid the excitement, there is a dangerous pathway that could pull Lamine Yamal off course.
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Neymar breaks silence with seven-word claim about the lingering injury after Santos heroics as shocking footage of his knee damage emerges

With the team locked in a desperate fight for survival, Neymar stepped into the spotlight once again, guiding his Santos side to a crucial victory while footage of his visibly swollen knee spread across Brazil. His post-match comments only deepened the intrigue surrounding his condition.
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Why isn’t Santiago Gimenez playing for Milan against Lazio in Serie A?

As Milan prepares for another decisive Serie A night at San Siro against a Lazio side slowly rediscovering its rhythm, the Mexican striker’s absence has become one of the most discussed storylines across Italian soccer.
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Why isn’t Christian Pulisic playing for Milan against Lazio in Serie A?

San Siro is preparing for another decisive Serie A night, one that could reshape the top of the table and test Milan’s growing momentum under Massimiliano Allegri. However, Christian Pulisic will not be on the pitch.
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Sergio Ramos’ next move after Monterrey in 2026 FIFA World Cup bid: Three European giants lined up or fairytale MLS link-up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami?

The Spanish legend, now 39, still dreams of a final push toward the 2026 World Cup, and the team he eventually chooses could determine whether that dream lives or dies.
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Pain? What pain? Injured Neymar produces magic in Santos’ relegation escape, destroys Sport Recife with goal and assist (VIDEO)

With Santos drowning near the relegation line and the pressure crushing the squad, the club’s greatest modern icon stepped onto the pitch against Sport Recife and produced a performance that changed everything.
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/ 6 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s trip to Australia under threat? Milan vs. Como’s crucial missing piece, and how FIFA could decide Serie A’s fate

Beneath the hype surrounding Milan versus Como in Australia lies a deeper concern — a bureaucratic obstacle still unresolved, and an impending decision that could determine whether this match becomes a landmark moment or collapses entirely.
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Milan still without Santiago Gimenez: Will Christian Pulisic make it, and will Massimiliano Allegri keep Luka Modric as indisputable starter against Lazio in Serie A?

Christian Pulisic heads into another defining weekend as Milan must again work around the absence of Santiago Gimenez, while simultaneously managing the remarkable resurgence of Luka Modric, who has become an unexpected cornerstone in the Rossoneri’s roster.
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Lamine Yamal to get unexpected experienced reinforcement in Spain? Sergio Ramos’ 2026 World Cup dream sparks final decision on his Monterrey future

In Spain’s new generation, led by Lamine Yamal, the idea of adding a titan like Sergio Ramos to the 2026 World Cup squad feels almost impossible — yet that is precisely the storyline unfolding behind the scenes.
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Only Cristiano Ronaldo worth it: Saudi prince’s blunt four-word remark threatens Saudi Pro League’s mega moves for Vinicius, Bruno Fernandes, and Robert Lewandowski

Ronaldo remains the undisputed face of the league and continues to deliver on and off the pitch, yet a powerful voice inside Saudi soccer has issued a warning that could impact future moves for the likes of Vinicius, Bruno Fernandes, and Robert Lewandowski.
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Neymar’s nightmare scenario? Brazil makes decision on Carlo Ancelotti’s post-2026 World Cup future, and it doesn’t spell good news for Santos star

While some expected the 2026 World Cup to be the end of Ancelotti’s chapter, recent signals from the federation point in a very different direction — one that Neymar may not like at all.
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Rule bent too far for Cristiano Ronaldo in Lionel Messi deja vu? FIFA and Gianni Infantino face 2026 World Cup legal storm after Portugal star’s red card U-turn

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianni Infantino both stand at the center of a controversy that has shaken the foundations of soccer governance. What happened this summer for Lionel Messi at the 2025 Club World Cup has now re-emerged on a much bigger stage, placing FIFA under unprecedented scrutiny.