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

/ 853 days ago

Kristian Fletcher running out of time to make Swansea debut

Kristian Fletcher was loaned out by DC United to Swansea City in September to stay until December. It was expected that one of DC United's finest homegrown players would be given a chance in Europe. In addition, the fact that the teams are owned by the same people makes it even more logical that they […]

News

/ 853 days ago

Most Common Injuries in Soccer: What You Need to Know

The most-watched sport in the world, soccer, is characterized by high-octane action, expert passing, and fierce rivalry. Unfortunately, the thrills of the game are not without their dangers. The physical demands of soccer include quickness, dexterity, strength, and stamina. There is a tremendous amount of physical strain on the players' bodies from the continual sprinting, rapid […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 856 days ago

Pulisic and Musah's teammate achieves incredible Serie A mark

Francesco Camarda, a forward for AC Milan, has become the league's youngest player after making his professional debut for the Rossoneri at just 15 years and 260 days old. It seems like every year in soccer brings new challenges to the already high learning curve. As they prove themselves to be more than their years […]

News

/ 856 days ago

South Africa's unexpected stance on 2027 Women World Cup bid

It has been announced that South Africa will not be vying to host the 2027 Women's World Cup. This weekend, the South African Football Association (SAFA) stunned the soccer world by announcing it was pulling out of the bidding process to host the tournament. Four countries competed for the right to host the event, with […]

News

/ 856 days ago

Copa America 2024 pots revealed ahead of draw

The 2024 Copa America draw is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, and instead of the customary 10 teams anxiously awaiting their destiny, there will be 16 teams. Six CONCACAF nations will compete in the 48th event, which will be held in the US. This is in response to the confederation's strategic alliance with CONMEBOL, which […]

News

/ 856 days ago

Ex-England, Barca and Spurs boss, Terry Venables, dies aged 80

Former England, Barcelona, and Tottenham manager Terry Venables passed away at the age of 80 after a protracted illness. Confirming the news, his family published a statement on Sunday afternoon reading: "We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. We would […]

Leagues: Liga MX

/ 856 days ago

Liga MX schedule adopts new playoffs structure

The 2023 La Liga MX Apertura Tournament is in its closing stages. There is one remaining place for either Santos Laguna or Club Leon to join the seven teams that have qualified for the ‘Liguilla’/Quarter-Finals. The first six places were decided on league position, with America, Monterrey, Tigres, Pumas, Chivas and Puebla securing those spots. […]

News

/ 857 days ago

Kosovo venture to USA in pursuit of youth talent for national team

Young players who have Albanian ancestry are being sought after by the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) for potential future national team representation. With the hope of discovering "Albanian talents who one day can represent the national team," the Kosovar FA's coaching staff will hold a training camp in the United States at the end […]

News

/ 857 days ago

Trouble brews for Germany as unhappy players add fuel to fire

The German national team has lost two in a row, and the players are supposedly quite unhappy and worried about manager Julian Nagelsmann. When it comes to bad press, Germany are shattering records left and right. Despite the loss being perceived as deserved, the midweek’s 2-0 loss against Austria was the sixth loss in eleven […]

News

/ 857 days ago

MLS set to introduce new DP rules in 2024 impacting all clubs

An impending paradigm change is going to have far-reaching consequences for every team in the Major League Soccer (MLS) market. The addition of superstars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba marked a turning point for MLS, which has started to attract more A-list players from across the globe since this year. What seems […]

News

/ 857 days ago

Barca’s Kounde takes swipe at UEFA and FIFA for injury pile-up

Players in today's soccer have an off-field enemy—the rigorous schedule—in addition to the opposition they face on the pitch. A troubling trend—an increase in injuries—has surfaced alongside the heated debates about the amount of games that soccer players participate in. In light of the current pandemic of muscle injuries, it is necessary to investigate their […]

News

/ 857 days ago

Transfer shock: EPL high-profile flop joins English 7th-tier team

Oumar Niasse, a cult figure for his time at Everton and a long-forgotten striker in the Premier League, has made an abrupt transfer to an English non-league club. Macclesfield, a seventh-tier club, have signed the former Everton striker Oumar Niasse on a temporary basis. Niasse, who is 33 years old, has been out of a […]

News

/ 858 days ago

Has the World Cup ever been held in the USA?

Global fans have been enthralled by the World Cup's past for over a century. In the most watched sport on Earth, it is, after all, the grand finale. The event expanded from its humble beginnings as a sporting event. In the modern era, it is a worldwide phenomenon that draws billions of spectators every year. […]

News

/ 858 days ago

Sky intend to lower crowd noise to dampen Everton fans' protest

Ahead of Everton's next match against Manchester United, Sky Sports is taking precautions to guarantee that fans' inappropriate vocabulary is not heard. This Sunday will be Everton's first game back in action after a ten-point deduction for failing to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations. They will welcome sixth-place Manchester United at the […]

News

/ 858 days ago

Inter Miami set to showcase new main shirt sponsor in 2024

A new primary kit sponsor will take over for Inter Miami, the team that Lionel Messi plays for, beginning in the year 2024. With the next home game of the club, Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami will begin a new collaboration, according to an announcement. Many weeks had passed since the club made the announcement, […]