latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 925 days agoMajor 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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/ 928 days agoBad 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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/ 928 days agoBlow 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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/ 928 days agoUnited 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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/ 928 days agoUnexpected 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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/ 928 days agoEPL 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 […]

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/ 928 days agoJesse Marsch reveals Leeds should have kept Bielsa in charge
Jesse Marsch had reportedly informed Leeds management he was not interested in the position when he was originally asked about it. He recommended that Marcelo Bielsa remain head coach. After three seasons in the Premier League, Leeds experienced a significant decline and were relegated to the Championship in the 2023-24 season. The last home game […]

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/ 929 days agoMessi sets sights on another trophy: To play at 2024 Olympics?
Lionel Messi, determined to keep winning championships, isn't just going to sit on his winners' medals. It's believed that currently, the focus of the world champion is the next Paris Olympics. Messi and Di Maria, both reportedly wish to relive their 2008 Beijing Olympics glory in Paris for a farewell performance. While playing for La […]

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/ 929 days agoChelsea to gift world's best left-back to Mauricio Pochettino
As Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his Chelsea team, the Blues are contemplating a move for Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies. After a disappointing start to the season, the Blues are now in ninth position in the Premier League. If Chelsea are unable to sell any unneeded players, they will be unable to fund their […]

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/ 929 days agoInaugural Women’s Club World Cup: FIFA set target date
It seems that plans are afoot to establish yet another premier women's club soccer competition. The likelihood has significantly increased that the world's leading women's club teams will participate in a tournament. For more than ten years, women's game officials have broached the topic of a world championship. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, expressed his […]

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/ 929 days agoUSMNT great tells fans what to expect from Copa America
The national teams of South American countries compete in the Copa America. In it, the 11 CONMEBOL member countries compete against each other every four years. Moreover, occasional invited guest teams often round out the field. Massive as it is, the 2024 Copa America will return to the US for the first time since 2016. […]

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/ 929 days agoInter Miami preseason begins with Suarez, Messi reunion
A 0-0 draw against El Salvador on Friday was an unexpectedly low-key opening to Inter Miami's much-publicized preseason trip. In their first game of this year's preseason, the Herons started a solid starting eleven. Tata Martino made headlines when he started all four former Barcelona players. He had Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi back together […]

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/ 930 days agoJoelinton suffers big injury: What it means for Newcastle future
Due to a pay issue, Newcastle may have little choice but to sell Joelinton this summer. Joelinton joined Newcastle in July 2019 for a cost of $50 million, signing a six-year contract. Though they signed him to play center forward, he didn't start well. But the 27-year-old has blossomed into a standout player for Newcastle […]

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/ 930 days agoEx-Barcelona star Vidal on verge of shocking return to old club
Through it all, Arturo Vidal has had an incredible career since turning professional with Chilean outfit Colo Colo. The fact that he changed teams many times throughout his career demonstrates not just his versatility but also his ability to flourish in new settings. Both were equally important in developing his personality in the world of […]

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/ 930 days agoSalah suffers injury at AFCON: How long will he be out?
In Thursday's 2-2 tie in AFCON between Egypt and Ghana, skipper Mohamed Salah was substituted out just before halftime due to an injury. As time ran down in the first half, Egypt took a major hit when the winger fell after touching the ball and instantly indicated he couldn't keep playing. After holding his left […]
