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

/ 1014 days ago

2024 Concacaf Champions Cup draw results: Who will play who?

The former CONCACAF Champions League will now be known as the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the 2024 edition. It will offer a more polished version of CONCACAF's premier international club tournament. In addition to a rebranding, the 2024 tournament will include 27 new competitors hailing from all around Central and North America. Participating teams include […]

News

/ 1014 days ago

MLS reinstates Bruce Arena in 2024: Where could he go next?

With his reinstatement by MLS, Bruce Arena is once again allowed to work for the league. The departure of Wayne Rooney from D.C. United has created an opportunity for him to potentially take over the team. MLS suspended the most successful coach in the league's history after "inappropriate and insensitive remarks" and related allegations. An […]

News

/ 1014 days ago

Furious response to sub: Modric and Ancelotti not on good terms

Luka Modric is not content with his present position in the Real Madrid system under Carlo Ancelotti. The two are not on speaking terms. Modric has witnessed a marked decline in his playing time as the season has progressed. Instead of starting the Croatian, Ancelotti has chosen to start Kroos, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Valverde, and summer […]

News

/ 1015 days ago

Neymar's ex-side seek return in 2025 following player's hint

Following a suggestion from Neymar, Brazilian side Santos has begun preparations for his comeback in 2025. Before making the massive transfer to Barcelona, Neymar began his professional career with Santos in 2009. He started his rise to fame with the Black-and-white, where he displayed his skills that would later make him one of the world's […]

News

/ 1015 days ago

Personal tragedy makes ex-Canada coach regret World Cup trip

John Herdman has said that he ought to have resigned as coach of the Canadian national team before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In March of 2022, Herdman led Canada to their first World Cup qualification in 36 years. However, he experienced a personal tragedy about which few knew. The Canadian soccer coach does […]

News

/ 1015 days ago

Aston Villa slaps fee on Douglas Luiz to deter other EPL clubs

To keep rival Premier League teams away from bidding on Douglas Luiz, Aston Villa established an outrageous asking price. Everyone knows the Brazilian midfielder is in high demand. His performances for Villa have garnered attention from prominent clubs, with Arsenal having been in the lead for a while. In his squad’s 2-0 win against Mikel […]

News

/ 1015 days ago

Chelsea eyes January signings amid plan for sale of 7 players

As Chelsea prepares for a massive axing of seven players, Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged the club's need for more signings in January. According to the Argentine boss, the Blues "are missing something" and should think about making moves during the January transfer window. On Sunday, Everton defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Goodison Park, marking the first […]

News

/ 1015 days ago

LaLiga: Girona to get lesser prize money regardless of outcome

After a dominant 4-2 win against Barcelona on Sunday, Girona regained first place in LaLiga and cemented their position as championship contenders. As Barcelona slipped further behind in the championship race, Girona snatched three points with another masterpiece in exciting play and good defense. The White and Reds are some of Europe's best soccer teams, […]

News

/ 1018 days ago

Laporta unveils innovative strategy to sign Felix and Cancelo

Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix are on loan at Barcelona, but president Joan Laporta is certain that the club can hang on to them. After spending much of the summer attempting to finalize a deal, Barcelona finally succeeded on deadline day to acquire Cancelo. The Portuguese had an abrupt decline in favor at Manchester City […]

Leagues: League One

/ 1018 days ago

US family becomes new owners of English club Carlisle United

Carlisle United, a club in League One in the English football pyramid, has changed hands in an undisclosed agreement. The Carlisle United Football Club takeover has been finalized by a Florida relative. Castle Sports Group, owned and operated by the Piatak family of Jacksonville, Florida, now owns the club. The English Football League (EFL) have […]

News

/ 1018 days ago

Top 5 attributes needed to be a great soccer player

"What makes a great soccer player?" is a topic that many in the soccer world often wonder. What was it about Diego Maradona and Pele that set them apart from the rest? Like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, how can I improve my game? Every great soccer player has to have a few certain attributes, […]

News

/ 1019 days ago

Hodgson hints at retirement after controversial loss to Liverpool

A loss to Crystal Palace has given former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson an opportunity to vent his displeasure with the sport. Despite falling down early on Saturday at Selhurst Park, Liverpool rallied to win the Premier League match 2-1. Thanks to Mohamed Salah's 200th goal for the club and an injury-time strike from replacement Harvey […]

News

/ 1019 days ago

Lewandowski outlines retirement plans amid goal drought

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona’s star striker, spoke up about his future intentions, including his playing career goals, coaching aspirations, and when he wants to finish his playing career. The eight-year commitment with Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich came to an end in the summer of 2022 when the Polish striker joined Barcelona. Throughout his 375 appearances for […]

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/ 1019 days ago

United States' latest odds to make history in Copa America

The 2024 Copa America will go down in history as a landmark international competition. Multiple Concacaf sides will compete alongside CONMEBOL teams, as was the situation during the 2016 Copa America Centenario. From June 20 to July 14, 14 different American cities will host the tournament, with the goal of preventing Argentina from winning the […]

News

/ 1019 days ago

Dutch hero Bergkamp's legendary goal honored on banknote

Dennis Bergkamp, a legendary Arsenal player, will soon have one of his most famous goals commemorated on a banknote. Very few people can forget Dennis Bergkamp's spectacular goal for the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina in 1998. All of it—the assumption, the cutting motion, and the goal-scoring shot—was extraordinary. The magnificent […]