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

/ 126 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s AFC Champions League Two final hopes take huge hit as Al-Nassr loses Marcelo Brozovic, Kingsley Coman, and three other key players for Gamba Osaka clash

Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of finally lifting a major trophy with Al-Nassr has suddenly become far more complicated.
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World Cup

/ 126 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa on alert as Manuel Neuer could join exclusive 2026 World Cup list after Julian Nagelsmann’s provisional Germany squad decision

With Cristiano Ronaldo still preparing for another tournament with Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa continuing his own pursuit of history with Mexico, Germany may now be considering a dramatic late move of its own.
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News

/ 126 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi dominance under threat as Robert Lewandowski looks set to accept astronomical bid to join Karim Benzema at Al-Hilal after 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at Al-Nassr and Karim Benzema’s influence in Saudi Arabia have already transformed the league’s global image, and now another legendary striker could soon enter the rivalry.
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News

/ 126 days ago

Why aren’t Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku starting for Man City vs Crystal Palace today?

Erling Haaland remained one of the biggest talking points before kickoff, while Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku were also heavily discussed after supporters noticed major changes to Pep Guardiola’s lineup.
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News

/ 126 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr record vs Damac spells trouble for Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal’s Saudi Pro League title hopes

Damac now stands between Ronaldo and what could become one of the most emotional trophies of his later career.
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World Cup

/ 127 days ago

Lamine Yamal and Spain on notice as Luis Suarez reportedly learns 2026 World Cup fate in Marcelo Bielsa’s decision on preliminary Uruguay squad

Lamine Yamal remains one of the biggest names expected to lead Spain into a new era, while Luis Suarez suddenly found himself back in headlines as speculation grew over one final appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.
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World Cup

/ 127 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic 2026 World Cup ambition faces unexpected threat as Qatar’s Sebastian Soria nears unique record

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already shaping up to be a tournament filled with historic storylines, and Cristiano Ronaldo could soon find himself battling for another remarkable piece of soccer immortality.
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World Cup

/ 127 days ago

FIFA’s new patch twist could give Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal unique 2026 World Cup advantage, with Christian Pulisic and USMNT receiving different treatment

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup has already brought excitement around kits, stadiums, and superstar storylines, but a new detail could soon become one of the tournament’s most recognizable visual features.
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News

/ 127 days ago

Christian Pulisic receives key recovery timeline ahead of Genoa fixture in Serie A as USMNT’s countdown to 2026 World Cup intensifies with 30 days to go

With only 30 days remaining before the start of the 2026 World Cup, concern has continued to grow around Christian Pulisic after the Milan star missed a crucial Serie A match at the weekend.
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World Cup

/ 127 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s company awaits as Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa reflects emotionally on 2026 World Cup: ‘Passion never learned to count time’

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could soon stand alongside Guillermo Ochoa in one of soccer’s rarest groups, with the Mexico goalkeeper moving closer to a historic sixth World Cup appearance ahead of the 2026 tournament.
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News

/ 127 days ago

How Al Nassr’s win, draw, or loss against Al-Hilal could affect the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title race

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are preparing for a massive showdown against Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal on Matchday 33, with the outcome expected to shape the final stretch of one of the most dramatic title races in recent league history.
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News

/ 130 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo on edge as Karim Benzema’s Al-Hilal teammate Theo Hernandez’s injury status emerges ahead of Saudi Pro League title decider

Cristiano Ronaldo enters the decisive Riyadh derby with enormous pressure already surrounding Al-Nassr’s title ambitions, while Karim Benzema’s Al-Hilal teammate Theo Hernandez has now become one of the most closely watched names in the buildup to the showdown.
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News

/ 130 days ago

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba’s paths cross again after Barcelona and Inter Miami as Spanish promotion fight delivers dream reunion twist with future La Liga dream in mind

With the Spanish promotion race reaching its dramatic conclusion, the two longtime teammates now find themselves connected to rival projects chasing the same dream.
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World Cup

/ 130 days ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces new 2026 World Cup crisis as Iran agrees to participate only if seven demands are met

While Gianni Infantino remains focused on presenting the competition as a global celebration, Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has officially confirmed that the national team will participate in the tournament only under a series of specific conditions.
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World Cup

/ 130 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti keeps Neymar’s hope alive with preliminary Brazil decision: Does it mean Santos’ star will make final cut, and when will 26-man squad be announced?

Neymar’s inclusion has revived hopes that one of the nation’s greatest players could appear at another World Cup, although questions still remain about whether the Santos attacker will survive the final selection process.