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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/ 75 days ago

USMNT great Alexi Lalas drops bold eight-word Christian Pulisic prediction ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil

As Pulisic chases form at Milan and the 2026 World Cup edges closer, Lalas’ comments arrive at a moment when the American winger is shaping the global soccer landscape in unique ways.
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/ 75 days ago

Christian Pulisic outshines Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane: Milan star surpasses Europe’s biggest names in surprising attacking stat

There is a moment every season when the soccer world’s hierarchy suddenly shifts, when a name outside the usual spotlight jumps ahead of Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, or Harry Kane. This time, it is Christian Pulisic.
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/ 76 days ago

Lionel Messi’s MLS 2028 countdown: Seven records that could seal his GOAT status forever before Inter Miami deal ends

Messi’s latest achievements with Inter Miami have reignited conversations once believed settled — not only about his legacy, but about what remains possible as he pushes toward 2028.
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/ 76 days ago

Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo in 2025: Inter Miami star poised to surpass Al-Nassr ace in another historic collective record in post-Europe era

Messi finds himself on the brink of a new collective achievement, one that places him ahead of his long-time counterpart, Ronaldo in an unexpected way.
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/ 76 days ago

FIFA’s boldest VAR overhaul yet: Two new 2026 World Cup rules could change soccer forever

As FIFA prepares the framework for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s lawmakers are weighing their most ambitious Video Assistant Referee expansion yet—one that could reshape how the sport is officiated at its highest level.
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/ 76 days ago

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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/ 76 days ago

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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/ 76 days ago

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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/ 79 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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/ 79 days ago

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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/ 79 days ago

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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/ 79 days ago

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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/ 79 days ago

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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/ 79 days ago

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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/ 80 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.