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

/ 1031 days ago

Havertz labels major differences between Arsenal and Chelsea

Last month, Kai Havertz made the move from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates in a deal for about $86.3 million, becoming the first player signed by Arsenal this summer. The 24-year-old has been acclimatizing to life at the North London club under Mikel Arteta's wing. Most of the time, he has played with Declan Rice […]

News

/ 1031 days ago

Japanese defender Maya Yoshida joins LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy have strengthened their defense by recruiting Maya Yoshida at center back. This information has been verified to The Athletic by sources close to the transaction. It should be noted that the Los Angeles Galaxy are unable to acquire any new international players during the next summer transfer window due to restrictions imposed by […]

News

/ 1031 days ago

Arsenal face injury worries ahead of Community Shield

On August 6, Arsenal will play Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. The Gunners are worrying about the fitness of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Declan Rice, and Folarin Balogun. All three were absent from Thursday's 5-3 friendly victory against Barcelona. Arsenal's squad dominated in their last pre-season friendly in the United States. Four […]

News

/ 1031 days ago

Jude Bellingham to help Real Madrid with non-EU spot problem

Multiple sources claim that Jude Bellingham will soon acquire an Irish passport and would become a EU citizen. This summer, Bellingham transferred to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund for $113 million. On Wednesday, he scored his first goal for Los Blancos in a pre-season 2-0 win against Manchester United, in front of a 67,801 crowd […]

News

/ 1031 days ago

West Ham flop lashes out at club, seeks imminent exit

Nikola Vlasic, who did not succeed at West Ham, has launched a remarkable critique against the club. The Hammers paid $33 million for the 25-year-old in 2021, but he saw little playing time and was loaned out to Torino for the 2022-23 season. While playing in Italy, for 34 games, he was credited with five […]

News

/ 1031 days ago

Moises Caicedo wants Brighton to help seal Chelsea deal

To attempt to convince Brighton and Hove Albion to lower their asking price from £100 million, Moises Caicedo's agents continue negotiations with the club. The 21-year-old is getting more frustrated with Brighton's unyielding position after Thursday's rejection of Chelsea's $102 million offer. In all, the Blues have made three offers for the player and all […]

News

/ 1031 days ago

Tim Howard: New York, New Jersey best soccer area in America

Tim Howard, who hails from New Jersey, asserted on Thursday that his home state is the clear pick to host the 2026 World Cup Final. He strongly advocated for the match to take place at MetLife Stadium. Not only that, but he claims that the New York and New Jersey region is the best soccer […]

News

/ 1032 days ago

Juventus banned from Europa Conference League for one year

UEFA banned Juventus from European competition and the Europa Conference League for one year. This comes as a result of violations of club licensing and financial fair play (FFP). The Italian club was also hit with a $22 million punishment; however, $11 million of that amount is contingent upon the club's yearly financial statements being […]

News

/ 1032 days ago

Juventus travel to London to secure deal for Chelsea misfit

There have been rumors out of Italy that Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli will be making a trip to London to negotiate a transfer for Romelu Lukaku. The 30-year-old is holding out for a move, therefore he's staying at Chelsea's Cobham training camp while the rest of the team is in the United States for preparations. […]

Saudi Arabia

/ 1032 days ago

List of footballers signed by Saudi Arabia this summer

The top flight in Saudi Arabia has emerged as a major player in the race to sign the best footballers in Europe's top leagues during this summer's transfer window. The Saudis have seized control of the market with the help of their $620 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF). Al-Hilal made history by offering the highest […]

News

/ 1032 days ago

Former Saudi Pro League star Ighalo: Ronaldo plays for money

Many superstars have left for Saudi Arabian teams this summer to take advantage of the country's rich salary caps and television deals. After Manchester United terminated Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, he departed Europe for the Middle East. There, he signed a massive contract with Al-Nassr. In 19 games, the Portuguese scored 14 times but still couldn't […]

News

/ 1032 days ago

PSG to activate release clause of Lionel Messi replacement

PSG is eager to sign a new right winger in this summer's transfer window as a replacement for Lionel Messi. In the last stages of his stay in France, the Argentine found the experience to be tedious. He was always focused on the 2022 World Cup. Also, despite his continuous momentary brilliance, never quite recaptured […]

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/ 1032 days ago

Tata Martino slams Miami fans for leaving after Messi substitution

Even towards the end of his career, Lionel Messi remains the focal point of every game he plays. In his first game, the 36-year-old scored a 94th-minute winner against Cruz Azul. In that contest, he came off the bench. However, he started his second game against Atlanta United. Despite a strong performance, spectators left the […]

News

/ 1032 days ago

FIFA VP stirs equal pay controversy at Women's World Cup

The sport of soccer is a vibrant environment where athleticism, strategy, and enthusiasm all thrive. It is an exciting demonstration of human potential, from the enthusiastic enthusiasm of the crowd to the skilled maneuvering on the field. Underneath all the flash and splendor, though, a war that is about far more than soccer itself rages […]

News

/ 1033 days ago

Red Star Belgrade displays war message directed at Kosovo

Red Star Belgrade defeated Fiorentina in a friendly on Wednesday, but a political message from supporters directed at Kosovo overshadowed the 5-0 win. Red Star Belgrade Ultras reveal banner against Kosovo The Red Star Belgrade ultras unfurled a massive banner depicting a tank against the backdrop of the Serbian flag. Additionally, the banner read "When […]