latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 823 days agoThis means war? Players to sue FIFA for jam-packed schedules
The head of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has admitted that the relentless soccer calendar might lead players to seek legal recourse. Players have long griped about the jam-packed schedules caused by the proliferation of local leagues, international duty, and other contests. The PFA are hopeful that new opportunities may arise due to last week's […]

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/ 823 days agoOnana sale didn't help: Serie A giants could declare bankruptcy
If Inter's current financial problems persist, the club's future is quite questionable. But with the money they made back by trading two players, they were able to buy themselves some more time. On the home front, the Serie A leaders are now unrivaled. As an added bonus, they have already advanced to the UEFA Champions […]

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/ 823 days agoNew setback: Serie A law change poses threat to Super League
If Serie A clubs attempt to join the independent European Super League, the Italian Football Federation will remove them from the league. This unfortunate verdict follows a landmark finding in favor of the Super League by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Because of a ruling by the ECJ, neither UEFA nor FIFA could punish […]

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/ 824 days agoLAFC nearing blockbuster deal to lure World Cup winner to MLS
Hugo Lloris, a seasoned French goalie, is on the verge of joining the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), signaling a major shift in the club's roster. Luring the 2018 World Cup winner to Major League Soccer would be a huge coup. The former France international has been named third choice after Guglielmo Vicario and Fraser […]

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/ 824 days agoOnana requests postponed AFCON release for touching reason
Andre Onana, Manchester United's goalkeeper, may miss four weeks of action due to his selection to the Cameroon national team for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Red Devils' starting goalkeeper’s tenure at Old Trafford got off to a rocky start. Therefore, it had been speculated that he would remain in Manchester to raise his […]

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/ 824 days agoPremier League side eager to pry Cancelo from Barca’s grasp
Joao Cancelo, a fullback from Portugal, is a target for Premier League powerhouse Arsenal, who is aiming to outbid Barcelona for his services. The Gunners will revisit their pursuit of the defender in the next summer transfer window. Towards the end of the summer transfer window, the Portugal international was loaned out by Manchester City […]

Leagues: Serie A
/ 824 days agoSignificant changes in Italy to have devastating effect on Serie A
The Italian Council of Ministers has made a huge shift that will impact Serie A and all Italian clubs. It is dreadful news for soccer in the country. The motion would have provided fiscal discounts for athletes, especially foreign players, until February. However, the Council of Ministers voted this down. Because of this, Serie A […]

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/ 824 days agoBrentford to replace Ivan Toney with USMNT's next big thing
Looking forward to the next transfer window, Brentford needs a power boost. Ivan Toney is a top player for the English national team. He looks likely to leave west London when his extended absence ends on Jan. 16. Bryan Mbeumo, the club's current leading scorer, is also out until March with an ankle injury. Many […]

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/ 825 days agoArsenal turn to Bundesliga in bid to improve defence
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta seems to have set their sights high in the transfer market ahead of the next January and summer transfer windows. The Gunners have recently been linked with players like Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney. Such signings would most certainly be ones that supporters would wholeheartedly support. Even though a striker is […]

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/ 825 days ago2023 over for Haaland: When will City striker return from injury?
Manchester City and Erling Haaland had not anticipated the striker's extended stint out of action this season with injury. Despite missing time, the Norwegian striker has scored 14 goals in the Premier League thus far this season. However, if the prolific ace could avoid the treatment table, he would have most certainly netted more. The […]

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/ 825 days agoSaudi Pro League set to lure first Italian referee after EPL block
Following Al-Nassr's signing of Cristiano Ronaldo last year, the Saudi government has shifted its attention to soccer at an increasing rate. European soccer was rocked in the summer when a slew of players received massive transfer bids from clubs funded by the sovereign wealth fund. Neymar, Roberto Mancini, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Karim Benzema, and Karim Benzema […]

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/ 825 days agoMessi effect: Star invites ex-Argentina teammate to Inter Miami
With the signing of Luis Suarez, Inter Miami will have a new look for the next season. On the other hand, David Beckham and Lionel Messi have not finished yet; they want to lure other signings to Florida. The newest acquisition by Inter Miami brings the number of former Barcelona teammates that Lionel Messi will […]

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/ 825 days agoRise of women's soccer: Journey to recognition and equality
As far as sports storylines go, the meteoric rise of women's soccer ranks among the most fascinating and motivating. A once-overlooked and underappreciated phenomenon has grown into a worldwide sensation, winning over audiences everywhere. The ascent from obscurity to prominence has been characterized by dogged persistence, fortitude, and the unrelenting quest for acknowledgment and parity. […]

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/ 826 days agoUnited minority takeover: Ratcliffe requests supporters' patience
Manchester United will be getting an investment of about $1.3 billion from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. This means that the ownership of the English soccer team has finally been resolved after more than a year of speculation. Investors' insatiable need for sporting assets has been further shown. With the acquisition of 25 percent of the club, […]

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/ 826 days agoCity asking high fee for Joao Cancelo: End of Barcelona dream?
The astronomical transfer fee that Manchester City are asking for Joao Cancelo may put an end to his Barcelona aspirations. The club's precarious financial situation has necessitated some hemming and hawing in the transfer market as of late. It is now par for the course in Catalonia to see loan signings and free-agent coups. In […]
