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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/ 108 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s Milan won’t be Thiago Silva’s next destination: Massimiliano Allegri turns to two alternatives from Premier League and Bundesliga

For weeks, the conversation revolved around whether Thiago Silva could deliver one last, emotional chapter in red and black. But behind the scenes, Milan’s hierarchy has already made a different decision.
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/ 108 days ago

Why isn't Mohamed Salah playing for Liverpool against Tottenham in the Premier League?

As Liverpool prepares to face Tottenham, supporters are once again being asked to imagine life without their talisman—at least temporarily
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/ 109 days ago

Christian Pulisic awaits possible USMNT teammate arrival: Massimiliano Allegri’s ex-pupil eyes shock January reunion to secure 2026 FIFA World Cup dream spot

Amid concerns about depth and balance, a familiar profile has quietly resurfaced—one that could strengthen Milan immediately while also serving a very different long-term objective: staying visible ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 109 days ago

Thiago Silva’s heartfelt Fluminense exit gets classic hilarious three-word Neymar reaction as Brazil veteran weighs Milan move to chase 2026 World Cup spot

As Thiago Silva closes an emotional chapter with Fluminense and weighs up a final European adventure, the Brazilian star’s farewell unexpectedly blended sentiment with humor.
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/ 109 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s future takes new twist: Milan makes transfer call as renewal talks stall amid growing Premier League interest

With Milan renewal talks stalling and whispers from the Premier League resurfacing, questions are beginning to follow Christian Pulisic once again. Is this merely a pause in negotiations—or the start of something far bigger?
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/ 109 days ago

Forget Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League: Vinicius’ future takes stunning turn as Flamengo director publicly pushes sensational move for Real Madrid star

As Real Madrid’s contract talks stall with Vinicius and the noise around his future grows louder, an unexpected voice has entered the conversation. Not from Saudi Arabia, not from Europe’s elite—but from home.
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/ 109 days ago

Lionel Messi teammate’s January decision could shape Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad: La Albiceleste star weighs bold move to stay in Lionel Scaloni’s plans

With Lionel Scaloni beginning to shape the final stretch toward the 2026 World Cup, one of Argentina’s most familiar faces is suddenly at a crossroads in Europe.
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/ 109 days ago

Christian Pulisic's Milan needs reinforcements: Italian Super Cup collapse forces Massimiliano Allegri to make Thiago Silva decision ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Urgency is unmistakable for Milan, while the name of Thiago Silva has begun to re-enter conversations at precisely the moment the Rossoneri’s defensive frailties have been laid bare.
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/ 110 days ago

Kylian Mbappe faces January blow: 2026 FIFA World Cup stakes could cost talented teammate at Real Madrid, but it's not Endrick

As Kylian Mbappe continues to anchor the club’s present and future, uncertainty has begun to surround one of the youngest members of the squad—an emerging talent whose situation has quietly become one of the most delicate inside Valdebebas.
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/ 110 days ago

'Our time together was shorter': Thiago Silva bids emotional farewell to Fluminense as 2026 World Cup dream with Brazil drives Christian Pulisic's Milan and Chelsea rumors

Thiago Silva’s emotional message, shared quietly but loaded with meaning, has signaled that a chapter has closed—and that another, far more ambitious one, may still be open
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/ 110 days ago

Christian Pulisic to get major boost: Key Milan teammate reportedly makes surprising U-turn decision on contract renewal after Premier League snub

For players like Christian Pulisic, stability is oxygen. In a season where margins are thin and momentum fragile, one decision behind the scenes could quietly shape everything that follows.
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/ 110 days ago

Kylian Mbappe running out of time to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid legacy: How many goals does he need to break CR7’s wild 2013 goalscoring record?

As the calendar year edges toward its conclusion, Mbappe finds himself staring directly at one of the most intimidating milestones in Madrid history, with time tightening and expectation rising inside the Santiago Bernabeu.
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/ 110 days ago

Lamine Yamal reaches incredible milestone of 125 games for Barcelona: How does he stack up against Lionel Messi’s record?

Lionel Messi meant everything to one era of the club, while Lamine Yamal is beginning to define a very different chapter—one rooted in reconstruction rather than supremacy.
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/ 110 days ago

Is Cristiano Ronaldo holding Portugal back? Teammate Bruno Fernandes drops mic with firm eight-word response

Portugal’s World Cup qualification has prompted a narrative that refuses to disappear: is the team more fluid, more dynamic, without its greatest ever goalscorer, Ronaldo? Fernandes has now addressed that debate directly.
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/ 111 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina did what? Emiliano Martinez drops incredible 2022 FIFA World Cup confession, and it's pure gold

When Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in December 2022, the moment belonged to an entire country as much as it did to the players on the pitch.