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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/ 1089 days ago

Marseille set to announce new coach after Marcelino's exit drama

After Marcelino's resignation last week, French powerhouse Marseille is reportedly set to hire Gennaro Gattuso as their next head coach on Wednesday. Following tensions between the supporters and the administration, Marseille removed Marcelino as head coach after just seven games in charge. The club's fans were unhappy with the Spanish coach’s style of play, and […]

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/ 1089 days ago

UEFA to let Russian U-17 teams back in, Ukraine issue response

With the start of the new season, UEFA will once again accept Russian under-17 teams into its tournaments. On Tuesday, the governing body of European soccer declared that it lifted its ban on all Russian teams. These squads rejoin continental events next season. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Then, the […]

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/ 1090 days ago

Man Utd's Antony to meet with UK police about abuse allegations

Accusations of aggressive behavior sent Manchester United winger Antony back to England, where he will face UK police. The player returned from Brazil. Now, he will meet with Greater Manchester Police to discuss the severe accusations against him. United have given him a leave of absence. Photographers captured the Brazilian arriving in Manchester on Tuesday, […]

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/ 1092 days ago

Rashford involved in car crash: Will he play in Carabao Cup?

Marcus Rashford experienced a frightening car accident after Manchester United's victory over Burnley on Saturday evening. United's 1-0 triumph was followed by a trip back to Carrington by team bus and then individual vehicles for Erik ten Hag and the players. Accidentally colliding with another vehicle quickly ended England star Rashford's trip. The English player […]

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/ 1092 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at critics claiming his career is over

Following Al-Nassr's latest Saudi Pro League triumph on Friday, Cristiano Ronaldo responded to his skeptics. The soccer star's arrival in Saudi Arabia in January 2022 has been met with widespread acclaim. His presence sparked a dramatic shift in the sport, with numerous high-profile European players signing with Saudi Pro League clubs. A revival of sorts […]

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/ 1092 days ago

Failure to sell Everton could have severe impact in January

If the 777 Partners buyout doesn't go through, Everton could be in a precarious position during the January transfer window. The Miami company recently stated that it has agreed to purchase Farhad Moshiri's ownership in the team. The Toffees have been depending on Moshiri to fund their growing monthly deficits, but he has shown little […]

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/ 1092 days ago

Inter Miami making major construction progress at Melreese

Building has begun on a new park in Miami that will include a stadium for Major League Soccer, ten years after the idea was initially proposed. Late in August, Inter Miami made public the start of construction of Miami Freedom Park, located near the Miami International Airport. The brand-new Inter Miami Stadium is expected to […]

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/ 1092 days ago

USMNT's Malik Tillman left out of PSV squad for strange reason

Despite Malik Tillman's success on loan to Rangers last season, his loan to PSV Eindhoven this season hasn't gone as well. The situation escalated this weekend when a disciplinary issue saw him omitted from the matchday squad for PSV's 4-0 league victory over Almere City. PSV COACH REVEALS REASON FOR TILLMAN'S ABSENCE Tillman was absent […]

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/ 1093 days ago

The Red and Black passion: How AC Milan captured my heart

In the heart of Macedonia, in the picturesque city of Veles, a young girl named Martina discovered her passion for soccer at the tender age of nine. In a society where this interest was often considered unusual for a girl, she defied stereotypes and embarked on a remarkable journey into the world of sports. Her […]

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/ 1093 days ago

Xavi renews deal with Barcelona until 2025, new salary revealed

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has signed a new contract keeping him in the position until June 2025. It was discussed and confirmed informally by the Blaugrana board, although progress was slow. However, now everything is set in stone and made public. His previous contract was to expire in the summer of 2024. After some back-and-forth […]

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/ 1093 days ago

Guimaraes commits to new Newcastle deal with release clause

Reports indicate that Bruno Guimaraes and Newcastle United have reached an agreement on a new deal with a release clause. Since joining the club in January 2022, Guimaraes has been nothing short of spectacular. It didn’t take much time for him to become an immediate fan favorite and the driving force behind Eddie Howe's successful […]

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/ 1093 days ago

Dele deal with Everton up for re-negotiation, boss confirms

The closer Dele Alli gets to making a comeback, the more likely it is that Everton will want to re-open negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur over the conditions of the transfer. Several bonuses and add-ons helped Everton win the bidding war for Tottenham’s Dele Alli in January 2022. One of these provisions specifies that the Toffees […]

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/ 1093 days ago

Bellingham hit with stomach flu: Will he play against Atletico?

Two days before the crucial derby against Atletico Madrid, Jude Bellingham had allegedly left Real Madrid training early due to a gastrointestinal complaint. Bellingham is the uncontested leader of Real Madrid's offensive, so having him on the field is important. Last year, the midfielder missed just a small fraction of the season, mainly due to […]

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/ 1094 days ago

DC United fans fuming about 2024 season ticket prices

There is outrage among DC United season ticket holders over the team's decision to raise prices for the 2024 season On Sep. 15, DC United revealed that seats in the 300-level went up in cost. This is the club level of seats. Tickets in the 100 and 200 sections remain unchanged in price. The average […]

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/ 1094 days ago

Most top leagues games exceed 100 minutes, data shows

These days, more than half of all matches in soccer leagues go on for more than 100 minutes. New data shows that 52.4% of league games exceed 100 minutes. This metric varies considerably from league to league. For example, the Middle East has the highest and Finland the lowest. The CIES Football Observatory analyzed the […]