latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 935 days agoHaaland, Mbappe, Bellingham: Who is the most valuable player?
Leading the list of the most valued soccer players in the world begins in 2024 with Jude Bellingham, an English midfielder for Real Madrid. The observatory of the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) has recorded that as of January 3, 2024, the list of player values. According to the research company, the approximate market […]

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/ 935 days agoAfrica Cup of Nations: Final dates for 2025 edition still up in air
A possible conflict with the redesigned Club World Cup, scheduled for mid-2025, has left the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco uncertain. To avoid player conflicts with club commitments, they shifted the Cup of Nations dates to the beginning of the year. It all started from the 2019 edition in […]

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/ 936 days agoSolskjaer in line for first coaching job post-United exit in 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be in the running for an unexpected position with a national team, which would mark his managerial comeback. Manchester United fired Solskjaer from his position as manager in November 2021 because of the team's dismal start to the 2021-22 season. His work at Old Trafford garnered praise, but he […]

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/ 936 days agoSerie A giants offer Henderson escape route from Saudi Arabia
As a possible early exit from his contentious transfer to Saudi Arabia, Jordan Henderson is allegedly in discussions to join Italian giants on loan. Six months ago, the veteran made history by leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq, a club backed by the PIF. He was among the most prominent players from the Premier League […]

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/ 936 days agoEnd of Dortmund misery? La Liga side eye Gio Reyna in January
Over the last several weeks, Gio Reyna leaving Borussia Dortmund has once again been the topic of conversation. The Borussia Dortmund star just officially joined Jorge Mendes' agency after leaving his previous one, sparking more speculation. Wasserman had previously represented him. There have been whispers for weeks that the American midfielder is considering leaving Dortmund […]

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/ 936 days agoChelsea named front-runners to capture Barca's transfer target
Estevao Willian is emerging as one of the most talented young footballers around, and is a considered a Chelsea transfer target. This is despite his desire to follow in Lionel Messi's footsteps and sign for Barcelona. Only a few days after acquiring Vitor Roque, the La Liga club remain intent on bolstering their roster with […]

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/ 936 days agoBayern's failed transfer dreams of joining Barcelona
It wouldn't be unfair to say Bayern's summer transfer window was utterly disorganized, and this could actually benefit Barcelona. German manager Thomas Tuchel wanted a defensive midfielder, but they were unable to get one. The Bavarians acted in a last-ditch effort to acquire Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha. With the Premier League team, they had decided […]

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/ 937 days agoGio Reyna closer to Dortmund exit after hiring prominent agent
The Borussia Dortmund roster is undergoing several significant changes in the near future, and that includes Gio Reyna. Dortmund looks likely to bid farewell to a few big names as their contracts come to an end. New arrivals will be able to step into the positions they are leaving. No player's future has been more […]

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/ 937 days agoNot Nike: Kit supplier makes historic offer to Barcelona
The partnership between Barcelona and Nike dates back many years. Nevertheless, Puma may be the one to sever that relationship shortly. While working together, Barcelona and Nike have achieved great success over the last quarter of a century. The Blaugrana stand to earn around $115 million per year from the arrangement until 2028. Potential factors […]

Leagues: Serie A
/ 938 days agoSerie A set for huge overhaul affecting less popular teams
In the next seasons, Serie A could have fewer clubs, and a scheduled meeting will debate this suggestion. When it comes to soccer leagues worldwide, the Italian one is right up there with the best of them. The list expectedly includes the Premier League, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga. Most notably, there are presently […]

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/ 938 days agoBig spat between Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia's agent at Napoli
Once again, Napoli's already difficult championship defense took a nosedive, adding fuel to the fire. Thus far this season, Napoli have had nothing but trouble. Since the club has had three different coaches this season, Walter Mazzarri is the current head coach. They won the Scudetto the previous year under Luciano Spalletti. However, they have […]

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/ 938 days agoUnited given deadline to sign one of Bundesliga's top goalscorers
As they attempt to turn around a disastrous season, Manchester United consider the January transfer window a pivotal time. Sir Jim Ratcliffe could provide some reinforcements to boss Erik ten Hag's squad so he can turn around their form. One reason United has struggled this season is because it has not had a reliable striker. […]

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/ 938 days ago'Not bad guy but lacks respect': Al-Khelaifi goes ballistic on Messi
Lionel Messi has come under fire from PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi for a 'lack of respect' for the club. As summer 2021 rolled along, Camp Nou's inability to pay Lionel Messi a new deal became painfully clear. Given the choice to join Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, the Argentine said an emotional goodbye to the Catalan […]

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/ 938 days agoArsenal make significant bid for Greenwood's Getafe teammate
Arsenal is considering adding striker Borja Mayoral to its roster in January to improve their goalscoring performance. That being said, they allegedly made a move for Mason Greenwood's Getafe colleague. The Gunners have managed only one goal in their previous three league matches, despite 61 shots. In the end, they lost 2-1 against Fulham, and […]

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/ 939 days agoPotter vs Pochettino: Who has better win rate at Chelsea?
It seems like Mauricio Pochettino's troubles as Chelsea manager are far from over. The Argentine accepted the position despite the team's recent history of disarray. The West London side rebuilt its roster this summer after spending hundreds of millions on player transfers. Having played 20 league games so far this season, Chelsea has 28 points, […]
