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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/ 122 days ago

Barcelona and Lamine Yamal join silent kick-off stand La Liga tries to mute: Reason for players’ protest revealed

When Lamine Yamal stood motionless alongside his Barcelona teammates at the start of their clash with Girona, few watching live could understand what was happening.
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/ 122 days ago

Camp Nou clearance arrives, but Barcelona delays comeback: Why Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski can’t return to club’s home ground just yet

Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski will have to wait a little longer to grace the new Spotify Camp Nou, as Barcelona has chosen not to return to its iconic home just yet, despite receiving permission to reopen it for fans.
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/ 122 days ago

Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Barcelona against Girona in La Liga?

gest talking points isn’t just the team’s attempt to bounce back from consecutive defeats — it’s the absence of Robert Lewandowski.
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/ 122 days ago

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play? Confirmed lineups for Al-Nassr vs. Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League

The question echoing through Riyadh this week has been simple yet dramatic: Will Cristiano Ronaldo play?
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/ 123 days ago

Fans still buying despite sky-high cost: 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket sales break records despite eye-watering prices for USMNT

The 2026 World Cup is still months away, but anticipation across North America has already reached fever pitch.
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/ 123 days ago

Barcelona and Joan Laporta’s Lionel Messi tribute at new Camp Nou in the works: First possible date emerges

After months of hints and whispers, Laporta is said to be finally working on a grand tribute at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou in honor of Barcelona’s greatest ever player.
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/ 123 days ago

Did Lamine Yamal avoid punishment after being late ahead of PSG clash? Barcelona boss Hansi Flick responds to rumor with brutally clear two-word claim

Reports suggested manager Hansi Flick had planned to bench him for disciplinary reasons. But as it turns out, the truth was far more dramatic — and Flick’s fiery response has left no room for doubt.
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/ 123 days ago

Why isn’t Ousmane Dembele playing for PSG against Strasbourg in Ligue 1?

Ousmane Dembele, one of its brightest stars, will once again miss action — and his absence against Strasbourg has sparked growing speculation and unease in Paris.
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/ 123 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s road to recovery: When will USMNT star return from injury for Milan and how many Serie A games will he miss?

Milan’s title push faces a setback as Christian Pulisic joins Adrien Rabiot on the injury list after USMNT duty, raising questions over his Serie A return.
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/ 123 days ago

Christian Pulisic injury update: Milan receives encouraging diagnosis and recovery timeline amid frustration with USMNT and Mauricio Pochettino

What initially looked like a nightmare scenario for the Rossoneri has since been clarified — though not without controversy and frustration from within the club.
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/ 124 days ago

Neymar faces criticism amid injury woes: Training clip shows worrying fall-off as Santos makes decision on contract talks (VIDEO)

A training video circulating across social media in recent days has painted a far more somber picture of the Santos forward. That video, now viewed millions of times, arrives at a crucial moment for the club.
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/ 124 days ago

Milan making waves in Serie A: Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric at the heart of club’s landmark $108 million record deal

The bright lights of San Siro have a new glow — not just from the electric soccer of Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric, but from the announcement of a landmark deal that cements Milan’s position at the top of Italian soccer, both on and off the pitch.
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/ 124 days ago

Milan’s record without Christian Pulisic: Serie A stats raise alarm and spell trouble for the Rossoneri

After a blistering start, Christian Pulisic is sidelined again, with one key statistic making his absence this season even more concerning for Milan.
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/ 124 days ago

Club vs. country tensions rise between Milan, USMNT, and Mauricio Pochettino over Christian Pulisic’s injury: When will Serie A side learn star’s diagnosis?

Milan faces frustration as Christian Pulisic returns injured from USMNT duty, fueling tensions in the ongoing club-versus-country saga under Mauricio Pochettino.
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/ 124 days ago

Better than Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski: Spain’s shock goalscorer leaves superstars behind in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Could it really be true? An unexpected midfielder outscoring Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign?