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

News

/ 1002 days ago

Manchester United hold interest in David de Gea's successor

David de Gea is leaving Manchester United after 12 years and 545 games played for the club. As of July 1, when his contract officially runs out, the 32-year-old veteran could sign with another club. Despite another unpredictable season at Old Trafford, the Spanish goalkeeper was widely anticipated to re-sign with the Red Devils. Reports […]

News

/ 1002 days ago

Mbappe and Vinicius together in Miami sends Real Madrid fans wild

If the French striker Kylian Mbappe does not extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the club will sell him. It was just last May when the Parc des Princes hosted a celebration for his renewal. Despite interest from Real Madrid, the Frenchman had committed to staying with PSG. He had even been seen wearing a […]

News

/ 1002 days ago

Declan Rice’s salary at Arsenal: How much he makes per day

Declan Rice will join Arsenal for a club-record £105 million. Fans should be ecstatic right now. The transfer saga around the midfielder has dragged on for quite some time. Despite Manchester City's late arrival, fresh sources have suggested that a resolution is near. The pursuit of Rice by Arsenal has not been a well-kept secret. […]

News

/ 1002 days ago

Ange Postecoglou: What did he say in his first Spurs interview?

Ange Postecoglou's hiring at Tottenham will make history since he will be the first Australian manager in the Premier League. The 57-year-old signed a four-year deal to replace Antonio Conte permanently. He leaves behind Scottish football, switching from Celtic. His work in North London formally began on July 1st. He has since begun preseason with […]

News

/ 1002 days ago

Everton revive interest in player who snubbed them last season

Everton are once again looking to sign Arnaut Danjuma. The Dutchman has resurfaced as a potential target for the club after rejecting the Toffees in January. Having initially agreed to join Frank Lampard's team on loan, Danjuma had a change of heart and signed for Tottenham Hotspur. However, with his loan deal in North London […]

Leagues: USL

/ 1002 days ago

USL Championship partner with ESPN for major doubleheader

In a groundbreaking development, the USL Championship and ESPN have jointly announced the first-ever nationally televised doubleheader in the league's history. It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 19. The momentous occasion will commence with Detroit City FC hosting Las Vegas Lights FC at Keyworth Stadium. It will be followed by San Diego […]

News

/ 1002 days ago

Premier League plan to add more Friday and Monday fixtures

Premier League teams are starting to make their preparations for the new season. In light of Manchester City's third straight Premier League title and the promotions of Burnley, Sheffield United, and Luton Town, the league will take on a slightly new look. Three stalwart teams, Southampton, Leicester City, and Leeds United, were all relegated to […]

News

/ 1002 days ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe failed in bid to acquire half of Barcelona

A new book on possible Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals that the English investor first looked at investing in Barcelona. To acquire the English side from the Glazer family, Ratcliffe is presently competing with Sheikh Jassim. However, recent reports suggest that the Qatari group is becoming more confident that they will eventually win […]

News

/ 1002 days ago

Vieira takes over as manager of Chelsea-owned Strasbourg

According to the latest reports, Chelsea-owned Ligue 1 team Strasbourg is in the process of hiring Arsenal veteran Patrick Vieira to lead the club. After a 12-game losing streak, Crystal Palace fired Vieira in March. He has been unemployed ever since. After weeks of speculation to take over at several clubs or national teams, the […]

News

/ 1003 days ago

FIFA prohibit One Love armband for Women's World Cup

FIFA officially announced players participating in the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will not be allowed to wear the rainbow armband. The captain's band is in support of LGBTQ+ rights. Instead, they will have the choice to wear one of eight alternative armbands provided by FIFA. Each of those represents various social […]

News

/ 1003 days ago

Barcelona signings made possible as Laporta secures bank loan

Barcelona, like all other professional clubs, ended its fiscal 2022/23 year today. It has been mired in a reorganization plan. The result of this is saving well over $200 million in cost savings. That comes from the sale of assets for an undisclosed, but surely sizeable, sum this year. The board of directors, led by […]

News

/ 1003 days ago

Women's soccer to be included in Football Manager 2025

Sports Interactive (SI), the developer of Football Manager, has officially confirmed that players will have the opportunity to control women's soccer clubs and international teams starting next year. This marks a significant enhancement to the longstanding video game series. SI initially announced its intention to introduce women's soccer into the simulation game two years ago. […]

News

/ 1003 days ago

El Trafico at Rose Bowl set to break MLS attendance record

A unique version of El Trafico will be a major attraction in one of the most anticipated games of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. On July 4, reigning MLS Cup champions LAFC battle crosstown rivals LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl. While this is a young fixture with some memorable moments, the current seasons […]

News

/ 1003 days ago

Survey shows global leagues want televised VAR discussions

A recent study indicates the majority of leagues across the globe favor televised discussions between referees and the VAR booth. PGMOL, the referee body of the EFL, wants to make the game more open. Therefore, it is plotting to provide more consistent glimpses into these conversations throughout the next season. In reality, there has been […]

News

/ 1003 days ago

Manchester City embroiled in $38m fake sponsorship scandal

Allegations surfaced that Manchester City accepted $38 million in illegal funds from a "mystery" sponsorship in the United Arab Emirates. The "Britain's Biggest Football Scandal?" documentary highlighted the unreleased report from UEFA's Club Financial Control Board. UEFA completed an official report in 2020 according to widespread opinion. However, the governing body never released the information. […]