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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/ 852 days ago

Ivory Coast aim to get France Women's coach on loan

Africa Cup of Nations host Ivory Coast learned it was advancing to the round of 16 after its games in the group stage ended. Before them, the African side sacked manager Jean-Louis Gasset. Following their ignominious 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) axed Gasset and his assistant. Ivory Coast has never […]

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/ 853 days ago

Messi impact: Inter Miami value doubled since star's arrival

The signing of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami in 2023 increased the franchise's value to heights never seen before in Major League Soccer. Since Lionel Messi arrived in the US, MLS and Inter Miami have seen tremendous success. His signing has caused the Herons' popularity to skyrocket. With the club attaining an unbelievable assessment before […]

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/ 853 days ago

McKennie's future more than certain as Juventus plan reward

Weston McKennie's future was completely uncertain when he showed up for the preseason with Juventus. The Turin giants were looking to sell the American midfielder since they were in dire need of funds. Selling him was their only option as they considered a season without European action and UEFA fines. But there has been a […]

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/ 853 days ago

Late legend Pele's body could be exhumed for bizarre reason

The question of how many children the late Brazilian soccer great Pele fathered has sparked new debate. A woman claiming to be the former player’s long-lost daughter demands that his remains be exhumed. After a protracted fight with colon cancer, Pele died on Dec. 29, 2022. The loss of probably the sport's most iconic global […]

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/ 853 days ago

Barca cleared of major charge in Negreira case: What it means

Information about suspected ties between Barcelona and the case involving Enriquez Negreira, Spain's former VP of the Referees Committee, first surfaced about a year ago. After charging the Catalans at the end of 2023, Spanish officials are still looking into the case. La Guardia Civil, the Spanish Prosecutor's Office, is investigating the matter. El Mundo […]

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/ 853 days ago

Germany picks US city for preferred World Cup base camp

Canada, Mexico, and the USA will all play host to the 2026 World Cup at the same time, making it a first of its kind. An additional innovation is that 48 teams will compete for the global championship. Previously, the Finals involved only 32 teams. Even here, the potential is quite alluring since Americans prefer […]

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/ 854 days ago

Chicharito has new club: Official presentation set for January 27

After much anticipation, the Liga MX has added another A-lister for the 2024 Clausura. On Wednesday, Chivas announced that Mexican great Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez had officially signed with them. The club made the announcement on their social media accounts, using soccer commentators from Mexico and Europe in a video. There are also legendary players and […]

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/ 854 days ago

This means war: League Cup to retain two-legged semifinals

Several Premier League teams have voiced their displeasure with the current fixture congestion. Thus, they have called for significant changes to the EFL Cup. Nonetheless, emotions are at an all-time high. The Premier League and the English Football League have once again found themselves on a collision course. There will still be a two-legged Carabao […]

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/ 854 days ago

Real Madrid's VAR leak prompts Spanish FA to file complaint

The new week has seen the continuation of the aftermath of Sunday's contentious match between Real Madrid and Almeria. It is because a VAR audio from two distinct events during the La Liga encounter went public without authorization. Against last-place Almeria at home last weekend in the Spanish league, Real Madrid almost avoided a humiliating […]

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/ 854 days ago

Major setback for Premier League as Benzema nears Saudi exit

In a major setback for Premier League clubs, Karim Benzema is nearing a transfer away from Saudi Arabia. Somewhat unexpectedly, Benzema departed Real Madrid for the Saudi Pro League last summer. Nonetheless, his experience in the Middle East has been nothing short of unpleasant. Even with 12 goals for Al-Ittihad, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner […]

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/ 857 days ago

Bad episode of racism in Serie A: What happened to Maignan?

AC Milan stunned Udinese with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory on Saturday in Serie A. Unfortunately, racial shouts allegedly aimed at Rossoneri goalie, Mike Maignan, overshadowed the otherwise stunning triumph for his side. Purportedly racist comments from Udinese supporters caused the France No. 1 to walk off the field. That caused this weekend’s Serie A […]

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/ 857 days ago

Blow for Messi and Miami: How long will Facundo Farias be out?

A month before the new Major League Soccer (MLS) season begins, Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have already taken a hit. Inter Miami's promising youngster Facundo Farias will be out for the whole 2024 season, causing the club a significant setback. At a goalless tie against El Salvador, the 21-year-old fell clutching his left knee […]

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/ 857 days ago

United lure City’s renowned CEO in first big move under Ratcliffe

As part of their continuing attempts to reorganize, Manchester United announced on Saturday the appointment of Omar Berrada as their new CEO. In a shocking move, they have appointed Manchester City's top executive as their new chief executive. After starting as the Citizens' commercial director, Berrada quickly became a household name. His next job was […]

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/ 857 days ago

Unexpected USMNT standout to replace Trippier at Newcastle

If Bayern Munich sign Kieran Trippier, Newcastle might pursue a deal for an American international. English right-back Kieran Trippier is supposedly a target of the Bundesliga winners in the current January transfer window. Before the transfer market shuts on February 1, Thomas Tuchel is aggressively pursuing reinforcements at this position. The German boss recently highlighted […]

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/ 857 days ago

EPL side aiming to sign Victor Boniface for record transfer fee

One Premier League team is willing to set a new transfer record to get Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen's star. Based on his statistics from the current Bundesliga season, Victor Boniface is a force to be reckoned with in Europe. The Nigerian is among the league's top attackers thanks to his goalscoring prowess and his important […]