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

News

/ 824 days ago

Will Salah, Nunez, Szoboszlai return for EFL Cup? Liverpool say

As the EFL Cup final approaches, Liverpool will keep an eye on Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai to see how they are feeling. On Wednesday, Liverpool beat Luton Town without Nunez and Salah. Meanwhile, Szoboszlai hasn't played a game this month because of his hamstring injury. In light of this, all eyes will […]

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/ 825 days ago

Brazil coach rules two main stars out of March friendlies

In March of 2024, Brazil will face England in a friendly matchup between the two countries. The two teams' meeting will occur on March 23 at Wembley Stadium. The last time these two teams met was in 2017 when they played to a scoreless draw. Brazil had also already set this March as the date […]

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/ 825 days ago

Argentina ticket details for games in Philadelphia, Los Angeles

The defending World Cup winners Argentina will be active in the USA over the next few months with tickets to watch the side in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The Argentine national team will play two March friendly matches in the United States. As the first stop on their American tour, Lionel Messi's squad will face […]

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/ 825 days ago

USSF taxes disclose Gregg Berhalter salary, World Cup bonuses

Thanks to World Cup bonuses, Gregg Berhalter almost quadrupled his salary as the USMNT coach, according to tax documents. After 2022, Berhalter's contract came to an end. But later, in June, Berhalter was reinstated after an inquiry into a domestic violence incident over 30 years ago. His new deal is valid until 2026, the same […]

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/ 825 days ago

Oliver Glasner lays out his strategy in promise to Palace fans

Oliver Glasner laid forth his plans for the team's composition and methodology, offering his first impressions of the work. After Hodgson stepped down owing to illness, Glasner, who won the Europa League in 2022 with Eintracht Frankfurt, was appointed as Palace's next manager on Monday. With a new manager in charge, Crystal Palace supporters should […]

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/ 825 days ago

Tuchel sets sights on next destination after Bayern summer exit

Despite claims that Tuchel would not leave, Bayern confirmed on Wednesday that the two will be parting ways at season's conclusion. Bayern are now eight points behind Bayer Leverkusen for the lead in the Bundesliga. They are currently on a losing streak of four games in a row across all competitions. This setback led to […]

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/ 826 days ago

No more DRV PNK Stadium: Inter Miami's stadium gets renamed

Just in time for Inter Miami's sixth season in the league, the club is ready to play in its freshly rebranded stadium. On Tuesday, the introduction of a multi-year collaboration with JPMorgan Chase renamed DRV PNK Stadium to Chase Stadium. “Inter Miami is honored to partner with the country's largest bank, JPMorgan Chase. We could […]

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/ 826 days ago

Clubs with most jersey sales: City shockingly miss out on top 10

To find out which European clubs are generating the most money from jersey and product sales, go no further than the most recent UEFA financial report. But shockingly, Manchester City, who just won a treble, aren't one of them. In the age of FFP, a club's financial stability and ability to invest in the future […]

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/ 826 days ago

Premier League to meet on $1.1 billion deal affecting big clubs

An emergency meeting of Premier League teams on a $1.1 billion agreement with the English Football League is imminent. There has been no movement for months. But on Thursday, Feb. 29, the 20 top-flight teams will meet. The idea is to try to agree on a six-year deal to assist the 72 EFL clubs in […]

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/ 826 days ago

Ex-Premier League boss favorite to replace Tuchel at Bayern

Last weekend, Bayern Munich suffered their first three-game losing streak in nine years. Following Leverkusen’s 3-0 thrashing and the 1-0 Champions League loss at Lazio, the team lost 3-2 at relegation-plagued Bochum. The German champions haven't suffered consecutive losses in three games since 2015. That’s when they fell to Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup […]

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/ 826 days ago

Injury woes: Liverpool lose two stars in Luton game

Liverpool missed two more stars when they hosted Luton on Wednesday, adding to the list of unavailable players. When Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool against Brentford on Saturday, it was as if he had never been gone. Before halftime, the Egyptian replaced Diogo Jota. But he hadn't played since sustaining a muscle ailment at the […]

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/ 829 days ago

MLS to start 2024 season with replacement referees

MLS referees withdrew from the 2024 season's first week of the season after the rejection of a collective bargaining deal. In fact, it has since caused widespread confusion. The outcome is that the league has had to bring in substitutes at the eleventh hour. Almost all members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) voted […]

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/ 829 days ago

Change of heart? English side could beat Madrid to Mbappe

Following a meeting, a Premier League club may be planning a spectacular move to sign Kylian Mbappe. This week, Mbappe informed PSG that he plans to leave when his contract expires after the current season. In fact, the 24-year-old almost left the French capital in 2022 before signing a new contract. Thus, the French club […]

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/ 829 days ago

Palace to sack Hodgson, hold meeting with possible successor

Crystal Palace's match against Everton on Monday is supposedly the last before a new coach takes charge. An excellent performance towards the end of last season helped the Eagles escape relegation. Thus, Roy Hodgson was rewarded with a one-year contract extension for his efforts. Nevertheless, due to their recent dismal performance, the London side are […]

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/ 829 days ago

Premier League club hires ref analyst to help with VAR decisions

Nottingham Forest has taken a bold step forward by bringing in Mark Clattenburg to help them navigate the unpredictable world of soccer officiating. In elite-level refereeing, his name is almost a byword. The 48-year-old has a stellar 13-year Premier League career under his belt. He has also managed the complex dynamics of the Champions League […]