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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/ 1081 days ago

Rashford faces demotion among the Manchester United ranks

Under Erik ten Hag's leadership at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has been a consistent starter. Recent lackluster play, though, has caused the forward's starting spot to be at risk. No one is underestimating Rashford's value after his 30-goal season last year. The addition of Rasmus Hojlund strengthens the Englishman's drive. Yet, some may have begun […]

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/ 1081 days ago

Ex-Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal back at Ajax in another role

Louis van Gaal will attempt to pull Ajax out of their present difficulties. The Dutch powerhouses have been off to their worst start in over 60 years and are looking to turn things around. There will be no return to management for the former manager. However, he will serve as an adviser on soccer-related technical […]

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/ 1082 days ago

Inter fans' strategy to address Lukaku after controversial decision

When Roma's Serie A club encounters Inter later this month, Belgian star Romelu Lukaku will face some angry fans. After leaving Manchester United in 2019, Lukaku stayed for two seasons at Inter. He played for the Italian side for 96 games, scoring 64 goals before returning to Chelsea for $118 million. However, he failed to […]

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/ 1082 days ago

Lewandowski sprained ankle: How long will injury rule him out?

With a crucial portion of the season yet to come, Barcelona is one of the clubs most badly hit by this brutal run of games, having lost numerous vital players to injury. Robert Lewandowski walked off in the first half on Wednesday against Porto, adding his name to the long list of injured Blaugrana players […]

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/ 1082 days ago

Lampard set for managerial return, possible next stop revealed

Frank Lampard is nearing a return to club management. A single victory out of eleven games did not bode well for his second coaching stint at Stamford Bridge. The English legend, whose management career began in 2018, led the London club permanently from July 2019 until January 2021. The next winter, Everton hired Lampard. He […]

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/ 1082 days ago

New Super League plans emerge, UEFA forced to respond

UEFA has been working on plans to launch a new Super League. The organization vehemently denied these claims. Daily Spanish paper El Pais reported that preparations are underway for a new European Super League. This competition has a possible debut in 2027. A European Cup campaign would have three competitions—the Super League, the Europa League, […]

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/ 1083 days ago

Ex-PSG coach set to replace Hernan Crespo at Qatar side

Al Duhail in Qatar is sacking manager Hernan Crespo and replacing him with Christophe Galtier. The news breaks only days before the side's AFC Champions League showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr on Oct. 24. Just six months after the former Argentinian star left Sao Paulo, The Qatari club named him to this position. The 48-year-old […]

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/ 1083 days ago

Fiorentina owner wealthier than Chelsea's Boehly, Forbes reveal

The number of soccer teams owned by Americans has skyrocketed. Many American investors own teams throughout Europe, from the minor leagues to the top leagues. In recent weeks, rumors have circulated that 777 Partners, a private equity group based in the United States, is actively pursuing a purchase of Everton. In fact, US owners' influence […]

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/ 1083 days ago

Premier League avoids semi-automated offside for quirky reason

In light of the recent VAR dispute involving Luis Diaz's disallowed goal for Liverpool, one concern has arisen. The question on everyone's mind is why the Premier League doesn't use the semi-automated offside technology. Liverpool and Tottenham produced drama when referees wrongfully disallowed Luis Diaz's first-half goal. Unfortunately for Jurgen Klopp’s side, they ended up […]

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/ 1085 days ago

Bayern turns to familiar face as emergency defense option

Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng is close to signing a free-agent contract to return to the club. After losing Matthijs de Ligt to injury, the German giants are vulnerable at the back and might need more defensive reinforcements. There was a noticeable void in the middle of the week without him, Dayot Upamecano, and […]

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/ 1085 days ago

PSG coach attributes failure to beat Clermont to unusual factor

Saturday's scoreless draw against Clermont Foot cost Paris Saint-Germain the opportunity to take over a temporary lead in the Ligue 1 rankings. The defending champions wanted to continue their winning streak after two consecutive outstanding performances against Borussia Dortmund and Marseille. A scoreless draw with a struggling Clermont team shows that they still have ways […]

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/ 1085 days ago

DAZN enter fray against Sky Sports-TNT sports for EPL TV rights

Reports indicate that DAZN will most certainly participate in the next EPL TV rights auction, which might be rather competitive. The domestic rights of the Premier League were last put up for auction in 2018, bringing in $6.2 billion and drastically altering the playing field for teams. Because of this ruling, even mid-table teams now […]

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/ 1085 days ago

Tyler Adams suffers injury setback: When will he return to action?

A fresh chapter in Tyler Adams' club career at Bournemouth has begun as the forward picked up an injury. The USMNT captain joined the Cherries from Leeds in August, but a hamstring injury kept him out of action until now. His absence from action began on March 11. After coming off the bench to make […]

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/ 1086 days ago

PGMOL surprise statement on Liverpool controversial offside

After receiving backlash for mistakenly ruling Luis Diaz's goal for Liverpool as offside against Tottenham, the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) has apologized. Seeing another injustice in the Premier League, which has become practically routine in England's top flight, did not make for an easy weekend for Liverpool supporters. Having been reduced to nine […]

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/ 1086 days ago

Man Utd re-evaluate Antony's fate, edging closer to comeback

Despite domestic abuse charges hanging over Brazilian winger Antony, Manchester United have announced that he will return to training soon. The Greater Manchester Police have recently spoken with the 23-year-old, who only returned to England this week after staying in Brazil since September. After this discussion, all internal measures came to a close. Antony has […]