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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/ 1039 days ago

Italy put forward bid to host Champions League final after decade

Milan's Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, or San Siro as it is most generally known, has officially submitted a bid to host a Champions League Final. Milan's mayor has officially approved plans to host the Final in one of the years 2026 or 2027. It has been ten years since Real Madrid's penalty shootout victory against Atletico […]

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/ 1039 days ago

What do the position numbers mean in soccer?

In terms of participation rates, soccer dominates all other sports worldwide. There are over 250 million players in over 200 nations, and training may begin as early as the age of three. That does not even take into consideration the approximately 3.5 billion supporters throughout the globe. People often flock to play soccer since it […]

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/ 1039 days ago

Which position in soccer gets paid the most?

Soccer has developed into a multi-billion-dollar business with players in a different position getting paid a different wage from their teammates. Position plays a significant impact in defining a player's market worth in addition to team performance and individual skill. Determining which position earns the most money in soccer is a difficult assignment. Historically, goal […]

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/ 1039 days ago

Newcastle risk losing main January target to another EPL club

Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves may make a return to the Premier League with Newcastle looking to welcome him. After a successful stint at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Portuguese midfielder is now a hot commodity among Premier League teams. His Premier League experience with Wolves makes him an ideal candidate. This summer, Neves signed with Saudi Pro […]

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/ 1039 days ago

Ratcliffe open to sacrificing star midfielder to fund January moves

The year-long limbo over Manchester United's ownership will soon be ended as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of a minority interest nears completion. In a head-to-head struggle last month, the INEOS CEO came out on top against a Qatari consortium chaired by banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani. He is currently within striking distance of […]

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/ 1040 days ago

Manchester United secure fresh funding from US billionaire

Premier League struggling giants Manchester United have received investment from American hedge fund billionaire Leon Cooperman. The ownership of Manchester United continues to be a subject of significant scrutiny and attention. United is nearing the completion of an agreement with British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe will be a minority partner at Old Trafford with […]

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/ 1043 days ago

PSG boss expresses unexpected response to Mbappe's hat-trick

The French champions Paris Saint-Germain are riding high into the November international break. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick on Sunday at Stade Auguste Delaune, leading the capital club to a 3-0 victory against Stade de Reims. After Nice's goalless draw against Montpellier on Friday, Luis Enrique's team now has a one-point lead in the standings […]

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/ 1043 days ago

Ex-Portugal boss reveals post Qatar radio silence from Ronaldo

The Qatar World Cup proved to be an eventful chapter for Cristiano Ronaldo. Setting a new record by scoring in five different World Cups, Cristiano Ronaldo was subsequently released from Manchester United. Following that, he was omitted from Portugal's pivotal matches in the prestigious international tournament. Various controversies surrounded the Portuguese captain and then-head coach, […]

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/ 1043 days ago

Erik ten Hag blocked elite goalkeeper move in favor of Onana

In the last transfer window, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly prevented the club from securing the signature of a particular Argentine World Cup winner. This decision came as the Red Devils bid farewell to Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea, who boasted the highest number of clean sheets in the Premier League during the […]

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/ 1043 days ago

Ex-Premier League coach advocates for abandoning VAR

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has voiced his displeasure with the implementation of VAR, saying he thinks it should be scrapped altogether. After a 6-0 loss against Atletico Madrid, the Irishman has finally let out his wrath after voicing his fear that the sport was becoming like a 'computer game' only days before. His remarks followed […]

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/ 1043 days ago

Serie A threatens to impact EPL’s extra Champions League spot

If English clubs have dismal seasons in the UEFA Champions League, it might cost the Premier League an additional berth for the next season. Changes mandated by UEFA will take effect in the next season. Starting in 2024-25, Europe’s most prized club competition will have a new structure with four more teams in the group […]

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/ 1043 days ago

Rapinoe forced to exit early as Gotham secure first NWSL title

As the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season came to a close on Saturday, Gotham FC completed an improbable run from the depths of the league to the summit by defeating the OL Reign 2-1 in the championship game. It was meant to be a sendoff for legends Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger in the […]

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/ 1044 days ago

Ibrahimovic on brink of making AC Milan comeback in new role

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is preparing to make a return to AC Milan for a third time. He could begin his post-playing career in a role with the Rossoneri. After a final season marred by injuries, the Swedish former striker decided to retire in 2023. After an equally impressive first stint during the previous decade, his second […]

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/ 1044 days ago

Juventus eye double swoop to fill gaps left by Pogba and Fagioli

Juventus will head into the upcoming international break on a positive note following a home win against Cagliari on Saturday, even without Paul Pogba. As they aim to return to European competition, the Turin side are in the thick of the Scudetto race. As a result of violations of UEFA's financial fair play regulations, they […]

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/ 1044 days ago

Maldini in talks for Saudi job following departure from AC Milan

Professional soccer in Saudi Arabia has received a lot of attention recently. The league has been around since 1976, but this season, it has attracted more foreign superstars than ever before. Cristiano Ronaldo signing with Al-Nassr in January was the first major move. It saw Saudi Arabia take its first step toward realizing its vision. […]