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

/ 922 days ago

New troubles? PSG risk losing $90m from summer's Qatari sales

While the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar grabbed headlines, PSG benefitted from sales of three players to Qatari clubs. The money coming back to the French club allowed PSG to retool its squad. However, the French champions now find themselves in legal trouble for some of these departures. UEFA is planning to examine the […]

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/ 922 days ago

Todd Boehly turns to Chelsea legend as a new investor

Chelsea veteran John Terry may become an investor in the team that made him a household name in the sport. The Telegraph reports the former English defender wants to buy as much as 10 percent of the club. Terry would be part of an investment group that Todd Boehly approves. Supporters have voiced some displeasure […]

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/ 922 days ago

Short stint at Bayern? Spurs have buy-back option for Kane

After playing for Tottenham’s first team for 14 years and scoring 213 goals in 317 Premier League appearances, Harry Kane left the club at the conclusion of this summer’s transfer window. Their top striker left England for Germany in a deal for $107 million. There, he continues his quest for trophies after coming up short […]

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/ 925 days ago

Ten Hag clarifies Hojlund substitution amidst heated fan reaction

The substitution of Rasmus Hjlund for Anthony Martial in Manchester United's 3-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford sparked a riot amongst Red Devils fans. Anger towards manager Erik ten Hag was evident among Manchester United supporters after their team lost to Brighton on Saturday in the Premier League. This may perhaps signal the beginning […]

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/ 925 days ago

Paraguay take definitive step regarding NT manager's future

A disappointing start to South American World Cup qualifying led to Guillermo Barros Schelotto's dismissal as Paraguay's head coach. As of Saturday, the news was made by the country's soccer organization. The Paraguayan Football Association issued a comment on the situation, but did not provide any other information: "The Paraguayan Football Association communicates the culmination […]

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/ 925 days ago

Ex-Premier League boss expected to take over at Sheffield Utd

If Paul Heckingbottom fails to improve results for Sheffield United, there has been talk of a surprising comeback for Chris Wilder. With Heckingbottom at the helm, the Blades were able to win promotion to the Premier League from the Championship. However, due to his team's loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the league, his position is […]

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/ 925 days ago

Messi fans heartbroken after epic journey to Atlanta goes in vain

After making the long journey to Atlanta to witness their idol play, thousands of Lionel Messi followers were left heartbroken. This past Saturday was expected to be one of Atlanta United's biggest games ever. Having Inter Miami's hero Lionel Messi in town resulted in over 65,000 ticket sales, with the lowest-priced seat going for $125. […]

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/ 925 days ago

Conflicts arise at Bayern: Angry De Ligt slams coach Tuchel

Matthijs de Ligt’s latest criticism of Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has just fueled the fire at the reigning Bundesliga champions. The Dutchman's quest to reclaim his starting role at Bayern Munich has been fraught with difficulty. Thomas Tuchel reportedly does not like the player and has criticized his buildup play. The German coach has […]

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/ 925 days ago

Ancelotti played major factor in Moyes' second spell at West Ham

There was speculation that David Moyes may have returned to Everton as manager in late 2019. In the end, Carlo Ancelotti, not him, was chosen. After ten years as Everton's coach, Moyes left the club after being hired to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Then, soon after Marco Silva's dismissal at Goodison Park, […]

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/ 925 days ago

"Got his reward": Postecoglou heaps praise on hero Richarlison

Tottenham competed to a memorable comeback from a goal down to beat Sheffield United 2-1 deep into stoppage time in a dramatic finish. The winning goals were scored in stoppage time by Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski. Spurs were looking hopeless as the clock hit the 98th minute. Their perfect Premier League record seemed to be […]

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/ 925 days ago

Kimmich in doubt vs Man Utd amid talk of tensions with Tuchel

Bayern Munich will play Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday, and the fitness of midfielder Joshua Kimmich is a worry. On Friday night, the German champions played an exciting 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen as a tuneup for their European matchup. After taking a 2-1 lead on the strength of goals from Harry […]

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/ 925 days ago

Last dance? Club chief to reach out to Luka Modric in January

Even though Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has publicly stated his intention to remain with the club, speculation over his near future continues to dominate the press. This summer, the veteran midfielder signed a contract extension with Real Madrid that would keep him in the Spanish capital until next June. It is thus commonly anticipated […]

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/ 926 days ago

US Soccer to move training facility and headquarters to Atlanta

US Soccer have revealed their intentions to relocate their national headquarters and training center to the Atlanta region on Friday. Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta United, has pledged $50 million to help finance the project. Although the federation has not settled on a specific site for the building, it plans to start construction sometime in […]

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/ 926 days ago

US cities anxious FIFA's delays may affect 2026 World Cup plans

In the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, localities around the United States have reportedly expressed mounting fears and discontent. The scale and scope of this event will rival any athletic event ever staged in the nation. For efficiency's sake, FIFA opted to take on the task of organizing the tournament's logistics in-house. It was […]

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/ 926 days ago

Ancelotti’s snide remark to Vinicius’ omission from FIFA The Best

Carlo Ancelotti defended Vinicius Jr. as FIFA announced the names of the 12 players up for The Best award. There was controversy as the Brazilian was left absent. As its name implies, the trophy is presented to the season's top performer. As expected such names as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland would feature […]