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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/ 87 days ago

Erling Haaland’s monstrous season start leaves Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane’s goalscoring record in ruins

Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo rarely share a sentence without history being invoked, yet in the opening stretch of the 2025–26 campaign, the Norwegian has forced their names back into the same conversation.
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/ 87 days ago

Christian Pulisic on edge as Milan braces for crucial Derby della Madonnina battle: Will Santiago Gimenez recover in time for Serie A clash vs. Inter?

As the Derby della Madonnina approaches, the question overshadowing Milan’s preparation is simple yet charged with suspense: Will Santiago Gimenez recover in time?
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/ 87 days ago

Will Lionel Messi ever return to Barcelona? Joan Laporta delivers firm and final decision with 10-word warning that crushes presidential rival’s hopes

The debate surrounding Lionel Messi and Joan Laporta has flared up once again, driven by the Argentine’s surprise appearance at the redeveloped Camp Nou—a moment that instantly reignited speculation about whether Messi could ever play for Barcelona again.
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/ 87 days ago

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius lead first 2026 FIFA World Cup poster, but no sight of Cristiano Ronaldo: Why was the Portugal star missing?

The first promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to celebrate global stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. But one question overshadowed the excitement: why was Cristiano Ronaldo missing?
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/ 87 days ago

Gianni Infantino makes bold five-word 2026 World Cup claim about Lionel Messi’s role: FIFA president shockingly forgets about Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 2025 Ole Summit, delivered a bold message about Messi’s place in soccer history. Yet the statement was shrouded in mystery, introduced through a curious five-word claim that Infantino highlighted, astonishingly overlooking an equally historic reality involving Cristiano Ronaldo.
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/ 88 days ago

Why Carlo Ancelotti needs Neymar: Inside the alarming pattern Brazil can’t ignore ahead of 2026 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti has built his managerial legacy on control, structure, and clarity — but even he cannot fully stabilize a Brazil side that continues to wobble without Neymar.
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/ 88 days ago

Barcelona’s new worry: Why Lamine Yamal’s rise suddenly carries unsettling Neymar warning, all sparked by teenager’s new look ahead of Camp Nou return

e that recall the effortless play of Neymar in his peak years. Yet behind the joy of watching a generational talent emerge, a strange and unexpected concern has crept into the club’s leadership.
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/ 88 days ago

Sergio Busquets breaks silence on Lionel Messi’s possible Barcelona return: Inter Miami teammate drops five-word reaction to surprise Camp Nou visit

Lionel Messi’s recent unexpected return to the Spotify Camp Nou has sent Barcelona into a whirlwind of nostalgia, debate, and renewed hope — and Sergio Busquets, his former teammate in Catalonia and now at Inter Miami, has stepped forward with a response that carries far more weight than it first appears.
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/ 88 days ago

Lionel Messi becomes Barcelona presidential campaign weapon: Victor Font makes bombshell six-word Joan Laporta accusation in stunning claim, and it involves Real Madrid

As the presidential race begins to take shape, the team finds itself navigating a storm in which nostalgia, power, and unhealed wounds intertwine. And hovering over it all is a six-word claim—one Font insists changes everything—carefully concealed for now, but potent enough to reshape the coming campaign.
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/ 88 days ago

Lionel Messi’s effect: The eye-watering sums Barcelona could rake in if Inter Miami star makes shock Camp Nou return

The magic, it seems, may not only be in the goals, assists, or legacy, but in something larger… something Barcelona believes could reshape its future.
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/ 88 days ago

VIDEO: Neymar’s three-month drought for Santos ends in spectacular mode, but new injury concern begins: What happened and is it serious?

eymar was always going to dominate the headlines the moment he stepped onto the pitch at Vila Belmiro, but on this decisive night for Santos, the script twisted in ways that raised as many questions as it answered.
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/ 89 days ago

Erling Haaland surges past Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe to claim elite key international goalscoring record

The forwards who carry the hopes of Norway, England, Argentina, Portugal, and France have rewritten scoring standards for their nation, but only one of them holds the edge in one particularly revealing international record.
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/ 89 days ago

Argentina or Italy? Matias Soule reveals final decision with 2026 World Cup looming and drops emotional eight-word reaction to Lionel Scaloni’s latest snub

Reports of a final decision have collided with a newly revealed reaction to Lionel Scaloni’s latest omission, a response that the young attacker has kept quiet until now.
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/ 89 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s Milan renewal twist: Fans receive encouraging update after stand-by noise due to UEFA Champions League

After weeks of reports describing the situation as “on stand-by” due to uncertainty around Champions League implications, Milan and its fans have now received an encouraging update.
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/ 89 days ago

Barcelona reopens Camp Nou’s doors for La Liga and UEFA Champions League: Santos star Neymar drops surprise response no one saw coming

Barcelona’s long-awaited return to the Camp Nou has dominated the headlines across Spain, and even Neymar — now starring for Santos — has found himself reacting to the historic moment.