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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/ 1016 days ago

Spanish papers praise Bellingham for stunning La Liga debut

Jude Bellingham made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid on Saturday night and immediately impressed. At San Mames, Rodrygo and the Englishman scored for Real Madrid in a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club to kick off the season with a bang. The early going was unusually subdued, with both teams having trouble breaking out […]

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/ 1017 days ago

Crystal Palace concocts new first in Premier League

Crystal Palace, the London-based club, have hired the league's first creative head to manage their clothing lines and design collaborations. With the hiring of Kenny Annan-Jonathan, Palace have become the first Premier League team to have a creative director, as per Business of Fashion. This is a historic first for the league since no other […]

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/ 1017 days ago

Neymar agrees Barcelona return, could trigger painful exit

Neymar will likely return to Barcelona in a transfer that has been the subject of serious speculation of late. L'Equipe recently suggested that Neymar has already told Paris Saint-Germain of his desire to quit the club. A few days later, he received word from new coach Luis Enrique and sports director Luis Campos that he […]

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/ 1017 days ago

New report reveals 2026 World Cup Final location and venue

It’s been confirmed that the United States, Canada, and Mexico will all host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s unprecedented for the World Cup to take place across three different nations. There will also be a record-breaking 48 teams competing in the Finals for the first time in history. There is a lot of planning […]

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/ 1017 days ago

Arsenal lose top summer signing due to injury on his EPL debut

Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka scored for Arsenal on an injury hit afternoon in their season-opening victory against Nottingham Forest. All three of the team's summer acquisitions were given starting roles by Mikel Arteta. But he unexpectedly benched Gabriel for tactical reasons, breaking his streak of 73 straight Premier League appearances. Tens of thousands of […]

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/ 1017 days ago

Australia to make surprising Men's World Cup bid decision

Encouraged by FIFA's positive response to its co-hosting of the women's tournament, Australia is considering a candidacy for the 2034 Men's World Cup. Concerns over shady dealings led to just one vote from FIFA officials in a previous effort to award the 2022 men's tournament to Australia. Following a spate of corruption discoveries, FIFA implemented […]

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/ 1017 days ago

Monterrey respond to Tata Martino, accuse Leagues Cup of bias

With a stunning second-half comeback, Monterrey eliminated LAFC, the defending MLS champions, from the Leagues Cup. The Rayados are the lone remaining Liga MX team, having won 3-2. Monterrey have won four straight away games since July 26. They have done so on the road, beating opponents in Sandy, Utah, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, Houston, and […]

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/ 1017 days ago

Leeds to punish star player over refusal to play and transfer push

Wilfried Gnonto, a winger for Leeds United, faces discipline for skipping the team's match against Birmingham City on Saturday. The Italian international is trying to force a transfer by not traveling with the team and is now risking punishment. Leeds had previously communicated to Gnonto and his agents that he won't be up for sale […]

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/ 1018 days ago

PSG boss reveals decision on Mbappe inclusion vs Lorient

With no indications of a solution in sight, the Kylian Mbappe saga has been the focal point of another summer transfer market, leaving his status for PSG against Lorient up in the air. The 24-year-old player has chosen to depart as a free agent after rejecting a contract extension offer. To avoid losing their star […]

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/ 1018 days ago

Is the Messi Burger worth buying? Watch the taste test

The soccer community has always been quick to capitalize on the popularity of its stars. Likewise, the star capitalize on it by licensing their likenesses to a wide variety of goods. Even Lionel Messi is not beyond exploiting the never-ending stream of revenue generated by his likeness. On the occasion of Hard Rock's 50th anniversary […]

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/ 1018 days ago

Tyler Adams to Chelsea collapses at last minute, motive revealed

After much anticipation, Tyler Adams is not going from Leeds United to Chelsea in a summer transfer. Following Leeds's relegation to the Championship, the United States international is free to sign with any club willing to pay $25 million. This was a clause in his contract that the Blues planned to use. Before the start […]

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/ 1018 days ago

MLS open to expanding Leagues Cup to more foreign teams

In an effort to broaden the appeal of the Leagues Cup, MLS Commissioner Don Garber suggested inviting foreign teams Major League Soccer teams have had tremendous success in the 2023 Leagues Cup. Fueled by the debut of Lionel Messi, there are six quarterfinalists in the expanded competition from MLS. Two Mexican teams, Monterrey and Queretaro, […]

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/ 1018 days ago

Date of Liverpool USA summer tour return revealed

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan provided a significant indication regarding the club's potential for a preseason summer tour in the USA. Plans for next year's preseason are already in the works. They include what may be Liverpool's first trip to the United States in five years. The last time the Reds came to the United States […]

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/ 1018 days ago

Real Madrid lose Courtois to ACL injury: Who will replace him?

Real Madrid is in a last-minute panic to find a new goalkeeper as the 2023-24 season starts this weekend due to a shocking ACL injury from Thibaut Courtois. Before Saturday’s La Liga season opener against Athletic Club, Thibaut Courtois got injured in training and left in tears. The Madrid medical staff has determined that their […]

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/ 1018 days ago

What could the salary be for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich?

After agreeing terms with Bayern Munich, Harry Kane will soon be a member of the Bavarian powerhouse's roster. The 30-year-old striker was reportedly allowed by Tottenham Hotspur to fly to Germany for a medical and to finalize the deal. On Thursday, The Athletic claimed that the English side had agreed to Bayern's offer of more […]