latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 906 days agoSaudi 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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/ 906 days agoThiago 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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/ 907 days agoChange 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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/ 907 days agoNot 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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/ 907 days agoPortuguese 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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/ 907 days agoControversial 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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/ 907 days agoDempsey: 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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/ 908 days agoBernardeschi 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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/ 908 days agoUnited 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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/ 908 days agoMessi 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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/ 908 days ago2024 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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/ 909 days agoNeither 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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/ 909 days agoPremier 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 […]

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/ 909 days agoKristian 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 […]

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/ 909 days agoMost 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 […]
