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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News

/ 6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo Nazario with impressive international goalscoring record

A recent comparison has emerged, highlighting a unique achievement that separates the Portuguese forward from his ultimate rival and a host of other all-time greats.
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News

/ 6 days ago

Lamine Yamal completed ultimate World Cup journey by beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, Kylian Mbappe’s France, and Lionel Messi’s Argentina

In a historic championship campaign that instantly transformed the Spanish teenager into the undisputed face of the sport's next generation, Yamal systematically dismantled the old guard.
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News

/ 6 days ago

CONMEBOL president Alejandro DomĂ­nguez backs 64-team 2030 World Cup

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez has just thrown a massive curveball by backing a mind-blowing expansion to 64 teams for the historic centenary tournament.
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News

/ 6 days ago

Report: New date emerges for Argentina vs Spain Finalissima after 2026 World Cup final

resh reports have sparked excitement over the Finalissima, and supporters are now eagerly waiting to discover when the intercontinental showdown could finally take place after months of uncertainty.
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News

/ 6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to MLS? Commissioner Don Garber finally responds to transfer speculation after Portugal’s 2026 World Cup exit

As rumors continue to link the Portuguese icon with Major League Soccer, fans are eagerly waiting to discover what MLS Commissioner Don Garber had to say about the possibility of one of soccer’s greatest-ever players making the move to North America despite his current contract with Al-Nassr running until summer 2027.
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World Cup

/ 6 days ago

Every World Cup record Lamine Yamal set during Spain’s 2026 winning campaign

The teenage sensation left New Jersey with soccer's biggest prize, but there was far more to celebrate than a winner's medal.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

Neither Messi nor Mbappe: The 1958 World Cup goal record that remains unbroken

Amidst the glory and shattered expectations, one mythical scoring milestone remains stubbornly out of reach.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

Why isn’t Leandro Paredes starting for Argentina against Spain in the 2026 World Cup?

With Leandro Paredes surprisingly beginning the 2026 World Cup final on the bench, Argentina enters its showdown with Spain carrying one of the biggest pre-match talking points of the tournament.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

Who will sing the national anthems before Spain vs Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final?

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup final has reached its final hours, with Spain and Argentina preparing for one of the biggest matches in soccer history. Before the action begins at MetLife Stadium, however, fans will also be treated to a special pre-match ceremony, and the identity of one of the featured anthem performers has generated plenty of discussion ahead of kickoff.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

Who’s performing at the Spain vs Argentina 2026 World Cup final halftime show?

While the battle for soccer's greatest prize will dominate headlines, fans are also eagerly waiting to discover which global superstars will take center stage during the tournament's groundbreaking halftime show.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

How long is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show?

Alongside the battle for soccer's biggest prize, the championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will introduce the first-ever halftime show in World Cup final history, adding a Super Bowl-style spectacle to the sport's biggest stage.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

Are Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi playing? Spain vs Argentina confirmed lineups for the 2026 World Cup final

Before kickoff at MetLife Stadium, fans are eagerly waiting to see the projected lineups, where stars such as Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi could take center stage in a match that promises to shape soccer history.
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World Cup

/ 7 days ago

How Argentina’s win, draw, or loss vs Spain could impact the 2026 World Cup final

Dive in to discover exactly what’s on the line for Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and two international juggernauts as they battle to the bitter end for global supremacy.
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World Cup

/ 8 days ago

Why isn’t Jude Bellingham starting for England against France at the 2026 World Cup?

Jude Bellingham is not starting for England against France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff because Thomas Tuchel has opted to rotate his squad following a demanding tournament rather than due to injury or disciplinary reasons. With England and France meeting in the bronze-medal match on July 18 after losing their respective semifinals, […]
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World Cup

/ 8 days ago

Why isn’t Anthony Gordon starting for England against France at the 2026 World Cup?

Dive in to find out why one of the Three Lions' most dangerous attackers is starting from the sidelines.