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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/ 939 days ago

"Made big fool of himself": Ex-Inter president slams Lukaku

This summer, the story of Romelu Lukaku's future was a long one with many twists and turns. It started with reports that the Belgian scorer didn't want to make his loan move to Inter a permanent one. Then he wanted to move to the Nerazzurri’s arch-rivals, Juventus, with AC Milan also mentioned as an option. […]

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/ 940 days ago

Report: Bizarre cause stops Pogba from leaving Juve for Turkey

Paul Pogba, a midfielder for Juventus, was said to be close to signing for a team from Turkey this summer. However, he was unable to pass a medical examination required for his transfer from Juventus to Galatasaray. The Frenchman reportedly received an offer from Galatasaray, according to Ali Naci Kucuk of the Turkish publication Hurriyet. […]

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/ 940 days ago

Luciano Spalletti: Italy's problems and how he may fix them

Last month, the Italian Football Federation confirmed that Luciano Spalletti will be taking over as the new Italy coach. Roberto Mancini, who had been manager for five years, resigned and was replaced by the former Napoli boss. The 64-year-old has a lengthy club management resume that includes stints as manager of Roma and Inter and […]

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/ 940 days ago

Concerns for Miami: Messi and 8 others to leave for national duty

Inter Miami's superstar Lionel Messi's start to life in Major League Soccer is likely to be affected by international commitments. All of the selected players are preparing to play for their national teams in the upcoming FIFA international window. While the first round of World Cup Qualifiers start in South America, qualifying for Euro 2024 […]

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/ 940 days ago

Fulham sign Alex Iwobi before transfer window closed

After acquiring Alex Iwobi from Everton in a deal for up to $27.7 million, Fulham's coach Marco Silva will team up with his former player at Craven Cottage. After bringing Iwobi to Everton from Arsenal in the summer of 2019, Silva was fired three months later with the club sitting in 18th place in the […]

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/ 940 days ago

Matt Turner to face stiff competition from Forest’s new signing

Former Arsenal goalkeeper and United States international Matt Turner signed with Nottingham Forest last month for a whopping $12.7 million. Turner committed to the club for four years after signing a contract with them. He was formerly with the New England Revolution before joining Arsenal in June of last year. Turner, who is now 29 […]

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/ 940 days ago

Mason Greenwood given controversial lifeline by Getafe

Troublesome forward Mason Greenwood signed for Getafe in a controversial late-night loan on Friday. After a six-month inquiry into his behavior, the 21-year-old forward's expected departure from Old Trafford was announced last month. United launched their own inquiry when the Crown Prosecution Service dismissed allegations of attempted rape, assault, and coercive control against him in […]

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/ 941 days ago

Deadline Day winners? Nottingham Forest makes 3 late deals

Nottingham Forest is trying hard to finalize a few last-minute additions with a flurry of moves on deadline day. Forest has gotten off to a sluggish start in the new Premier League season. A win and two losses have the club limping out of the gate. Therefore, manager Steve Cooper wants to shore up reinforcements […]

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/ 941 days ago

AC Milan sign ex-Real Madrid flop after Mehdi Taremi saga

AC Milan made a swift response to missing out on Mehdi Taremi by acquiring Luka Jovic from Fiorentina on a season-long loan. The Rossoneri and Porto seemed to have agreed on a transfer fee of $16 million for Taremi. Milan thought the player's contract and personal agreement would be a breeze. However, issues arose when […]

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/ 941 days ago

Barcelona agrees deal with Joao Felix, one more player to follow

On the final day of the summer transfer window, Barcelona appears poised to finalize significant deals before it concludes. Vitor Roque will join the Blaugrana in 2024. Additionally, Barcelona added Ilkay Gundogan, Inigo Martinez and Oriol Romeu. The defending LaLiga champions look determined to make at least two more additions before this summer's market closes. […]

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/ 941 days ago

Italy veteran Leonardo Bonucci joins UCL side after Juventus exit

German club Union Berlin has officially announced the acquisition of Leonardo Bonucci, an international player for Italy. Bonucci fielded interest from Italian clubs late this summer. The defender decided to sign with the Bundesliga team. The one-year contract that the former Juventus captain signed includes a second season of play as an option. The experienced […]

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/ 941 days ago

United discover Luke Shaw injury timeline, sign his replacement

Manchester United anticipates left-back Luke Shaw will face a recovery period of ten weeks due to a muscle injury. The English full-back picked up in the wake of United's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. United boss Erik ten Hag then announced he would miss a considerable amount of time. The Daily Mail reports that Shaw […]

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/ 941 days ago

Messi asked to stand in solidarity with striking hotel union workers

More than a month into a labor strike, picketing hotel employees in Santa Monica clashed with security guards. A month ago, protesters gathered at the Viceroy Santa Monica and made their way to the Fairmont Miramar. Private security guards at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel pushed picketing employees to the ground. Phone footage shows Noel Rodriguez, […]

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/ 942 days ago

Brazil take bold action regarding women's coach Pia Sundhage

Several international federations replaced managers after the Women's World Cup, and Brazil joined that list by sacking Pia Sundhage following the team's worst-ever result. Starting in July of 2019, the Swedish coach has been in charge of a team that has players like Marta. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) was widely anticipated to fire her […]

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/ 942 days ago

USMNT's Jordan Pefok switches Bundesliga clubs

For the next season, Borussia Mƶnchengladbach will be fielding Jordan Pefok, an American international who was formerly playing for Union Berlin. Due to his lack of playing time at Union Berlin, Jordan Pefok has been loaned out to the Bundesliga rival for the duration of the season. The loan deal between Borussia Moenchengladbach and the […]