latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 1107 days agoMetLife Stadium favorite to host World Cup Final
It will be a while before the World Cup kicks off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. One of the most intriguing conflicts, though, is going to be determined before the tournament even begins. In fact, it has nothing to do with the battle on the pitch. It’s yet to be decided which American […]

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/ 1107 days agoMorocco players donate blood to help earthquake victims
Following the devastating earthquake that killed over 2,000 people in Morocco, members of the national soccer team have given blood. At least 2,012 people were killed when an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit southwest of the Moroccan city of Marrakesh. More than 2,000 people were injured, with 1,404 in critical condition, according […]

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/ 1108 days agoBright future: Barcelona to tie two rising stars to $1bn release clause
A bright future awaits Barcelona after they agreed to sign both Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde to contracts with a release clause. The Blaugrana clearly have complete trust in them. This season's crop of young Spaniards who have been turning heads on the pitch seem to have a bright future at Camp Nou. At 16 […]

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/ 1108 days agoMessi or Haaland? Griezmann makes hilarious Ballon d'Or pick
After the European season ended, talk over who would win the 2023 Ballon d'Or began in earnest. Recent rankings by France Football have stoked the flames of controversy. The thrilling 2022/23 season came to a close with Manchester City's victory against Inter, meaning that players still vying for the Ballon d'Or had no more opportunities […]

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/ 1108 days agoAlexis Sanchez has medical mystery, Chile boss provides update
Chile's World Cup Qualifying match against Uruguay did not include Inter forward Alexis Sanchez. The veteran striker has spent the first few months of the season getting back into game shape. The Chilean's return to Inter in Italy was not necessarily marked by a revival of his physical form. This was because, since leaving Marseille, […]

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/ 1108 days agoAntony faces more charges of assault, issues reply to allegations
Fresh assault allegations have surfaced regarding Manchester United winger Antony. The player has broken his silence to address the charges for the first time. In the wake of his former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavalin's original charges, Brazil cut Antony out of September’s World Cup Qualifiers squad. Since then, two more women—Rayssa de Freitas and Ingrid Lana—have […]

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/ 1108 days agoWhy Neymar hasn't broken Pele’s goalscoring record per CBF
As of Friday, Neymar has scored more goals for the Brazilian national team than the three-time World Cup champion Pele. Prior to Brazil's win over Bolivia, Neymar's previous international encounter was the quarterfinal defeat to Croatia at last year's World Cup. When he left Qatar, he wasn't sure whether he'd be a part of the […]

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/ 1108 days agoWill Messi play vs Bolivia? Scaloni and Martino provide update
Argentina kicked off their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup against Ecuador, as they look to defend their championship in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. However, the big question is whether Lionel Messi will play vs Bolivia in Argentina's next game. On Thursday, Lionel Messi scored another amazing goal for his nation only […]

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/ 1108 days agoNew club or retirement? Hazard drops biggest hint on future
The future of Eden Hazard has been hinted at more strongly than ever before. Hazard moved to Real Madrid in 2019 following a massive transfer fee from Chelsea. However, he and the La Liga powerhouse mutually decided to part ways in June. He still had a year left on his contract. Injury difficulties marred the […]

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/ 1108 days agoNeymar takes shot at PSG and Ligue 1 with bold Saudi claim
Neymar, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, was transferred this summer for 90 million euros to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Brazilian is just one of the sport's biggest stars from across the globe that has moved to the Middle East this season. And now Neymar has made comments regarding PSG and Ligue 1. This summer, […]

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/ 1108 days agoBad news for Man Utd: New arrival withdraws from national team
Sofyan Amrabat, a fresh addition to Manchester United, has been sidelined with an injury and must miss international duty with Morocco. The last couple weeks have been a hard ride for the English club. The results just are not there for them on the field, and things are also deteriorating off the field. The Antony […]

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/ 1108 days agoLiverpool set timeline for Anfield Road stand as work continues
Liverpool is closing the new Anfield Road stand for the next three games as the club rushes to finish renovation. Construction business Buckingham Group, which was in charge of the reconstruction, ran into financial trouble because of the delays. They filed a notice to appoint administrators, throwing the whole project into doubt. Liverpool seized possession […]

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/ 1108 days agoEPL clubs seek ban on nation-state ownership like Newcastle
Many prominent Premier League clubs petitioned the UK government to restrict nation-state governments to purchase ownership in English teams. A new independent soccer authority may soon take up this request as part of their job. The United Kingdom’s government, meantime, has assured that it would arrive "when parliamentary time allows", according to The Guardian. English […]

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/ 1109 days agoSaudi clubs to enter UCL? PSG’s Al-Khelaifi sets record straight
Saudi clubs have had a significant impact on global soccer, and they want in on the UEFA Champions League. To sign high-profile players, the four Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned teams received massive funds. The chance was seized by European teams, who stocked their coffers, but questions are being raised. Some of the biggest names in […]

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/ 1109 days agoChelsea plan bizarre statues in Stamford Bridge renovation
Two massive lion statues are coming to Stamford Bridge as part of ongoing efforts to improve the Chelsea ground. Chelsea made several aesthetic enhancements to the stadium and its surrounding environs. Hammersmith & Fulham Council requested a sculpture of a lion atop the guard shack at Britannia Gate. The lion comes from the Chelsea logo. […]
