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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/ 850 days ago

PIF eye two Serie A giants after successful Newcastle venture

Serie A heavyweights from Milan, arch-rivals AC Milan and Inter, are reportedly under the watchful eye of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). For the time being, four of the most popular clubs in Saudi Arabia—Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, and Al Hilal—are owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Last summer, Saudi Arabia welcomed […]

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/ 850 days ago

No more Nike? Barca to sign shocking deal with new kit supplier

After 25 years of partnership, Barcelona and American kit supplier Nike may be parting ways. Since 1998, Nike have been the official shirt manufacturer for the Camp Nou team, and their deal extends until 2028. When this is completed, it will have been precisely 30 years since Nike have manufactured Blaugrana’s kits. The Americans have […]

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/ 850 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host reformatted AFC Champions League finals

Saudi Arabia have received the honor of hosting the final stage of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) tournament. This adds to their roster of soccer events. This is at the forefront of the transformation taking place in Asian soccer, which is seeing a number of developments. A growing number of contests are choosing Saudi […]

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/ 850 days ago

Thiago Motta: Following in De Zerbi's path as elite coach?

This season, Serie A high-flyers Bologna have been the beneficiaries of the brilliance of coach, Thiago Motta. Motta has long been lauded for his leadership abilities, technical flair, and tactical intelligence. As a player, he was an integral part of Jose Mourinho's 2010 treble-winning team. After his playing career came to an end, the former […]

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/ 851 days ago

Change in ownership structure makes Hoffenheim 50-plus-1 club

Hoffenheim is no longer one of three Bundesliga teams exempt from the ‘50+1’ ownership regulations. The club's fans are now back in the majority. Normally, no entity in German professional soccer may hold more than half of a club. However, because of their lengthy histories with their respective owners, Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen, and Wolfsburg had […]

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/ 851 days ago

Not Zidane: Ancelotti compares Bellingham to his popular pupil

The impression that Kaka made on Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti upon his arrival at Milan is comparable to the astonishment that Jude Bellingham has inspired. Bellingham made history as the first player in Real Madrid's history to score in each of his four European games after joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. With […]

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/ 851 days ago

Portuguese coach poised to earn highest salary in world

The Portuguese coach of Brazilian club Palmeiras, Abel Ferreira, will earn more money than any other coach in the world. The Brazilian league season ends next month. Abel Ferreira is going to accept a lucrative offer from Qatar and leave his position with the Big Green. Abel Ferreira has received an ‘irrefutable’ offer from Al […]

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/ 851 days ago

Controversial twist: England new away kit set to stir discussion

The England national team abandoned tradition in the wake of the unveiling of the Euro 2024 away kit. When images of England's 2024 European Championship home jersey began making the rounds online earlier this month, supporters went crazy. Fans are said to be excited about it, and a lot of them are praising the design […]

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/ 851 days ago

Dempsey: Berhalter could be fired if US crashes in Copa America

Clint Dempsey thinks that the 2024 Copa America might be a turning point for Gregg Berhalter, the current United States manager. Over the World Cup, Berhalter's squad fell just shy of expectations without completely missing the mark. Yet, when the contract of the 50-year-old ended, US Soccer might have appointed a more interesting candidate. On […]

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/ 852 days ago

Bernardeschi admits error in MLS move, unveils likely next club

The 'wrong project,' according to Federico Bernardeschi, was his stint with Toronto FC, which is not working out. Consequently, he has acknowledged the possibility of returning to Juventus. Last summer, Bernardeschi became a member of Toronto FC after leaving Juventus as a free agent. The MLS club brought him in along with fellow Italians Lorenzo […]

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/ 852 days ago

United turn to Serie A again amid Onana's poor performance

Following Andre Onana's lackluster debut season for the team, Manchester United are allegedly monitoring Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel. More than any other player, Andre Onana has been a defining presence in Manchester United's UEFA Champions League campaign. Following the final whistle at Galatasaray's Rams Park stadium, where a tumultuous 3-3 draw concluded, the shot-stopper found […]

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/ 852 days ago

Messi linked to 2024 return to Hong Kong for revived tournament

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be preparing for another game in Hong Kong. His side, Inter Miami, is in talks to take part in the much-awaited 2024 Lunar New Year Cup, according to rumors from Asia. The 36-year-old’s prospective presence would be his second trip to Hong Kong, having visited the city in 2014. […]

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/ 852 days ago

2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup: Schedule and venues revealed

Concacaf released the sites and dates for the debut edition of the 2024 Women's Gold Cup. This tournament marks the first edition of the Gold Cup specifically for national teams in the region. The qualification process is currently in progress and is set to continue until February 2024. The competition will take place at four […]

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/ 853 days ago

Neither Madrid nor Brazil: Surprise offer lands on Ancelotti’s desk

The coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, has reportedly been approached by Manchester United with an unexpected offer. The Real Madrid manager's future is still up in the air; rumors have circulated that he may go to coach Brazil. Thus, the Carlo Ancelotti soap opera has reached a critical new stage. The persistent question has […]

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/ 853 days ago

Premier League may bring IFAB's sin bins in 2024

Debate surrounds the idea of using sin bins at the highest levels of soccer, and that includes the Premier League. This is an effort to change how players behave toward referees. The sport's governing body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), gave the go-ahead for testing sin bins rigorously. This is different from a red […]