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.

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/ 9 days ago

Luka Modric reaches new milestone at Milan: The historic feat he never secured with Real Madrid or Tottenham, beyond UEFA Champions League and Ballon d’Or

As the latest recognition from Italy confirms, Modric has accomplished a milestone in Milan that he astonishingly never reached during his long spells at Real Madrid or Tottenham.
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/ 9 days ago

Barcelona star Raphinha drops four-word 2025 Ballon d’Or truth bomb, and Neymar would certainly applaud

The Brazilian forward delivered a blistering rant after finishing outside the top three in the Ballon d’Or standings — a reaction that Neymar, who has defended him publicly, would surely nod along to.
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/ 9 days ago

Why aren’t Gavi, Pedri, and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen playing for Barcelona vs. Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League?

The UEFA Champions League rarely grants space for mysteries. Still, this week, Barcelona arrives at Stamford Bridge carrying one: Why won’t Gavi, Pedri, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen play against Chelsea?
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/ 12 days ago

Xabi Alonso sounds the alarm: Real Madrid has major problem Kylian Mbappe can’t solve

The conversation around Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid has grown louder in recent weeks, and head coach Xabi Alonso has found himself at the center of a storm that blends expectation, frustration, and tactical scrutiny.
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/ 12 days ago

Robert Lewandowski makes history as first goalscorer at new Camp Nou: Barcelona star shares emotional nine-word statement after Athletic Club thrashing

On a night that felt sculpted for myth, Robert Lewandowski stepped into history as the first goalscorer at the renovated Camp Nou, setting the tone for Barcelona’s commanding 4-0 victory over Athletic Club.
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/ 12 days ago

Is Lamine Yamal better than Lionel Messi? Ex-Barcelona and current Athletic Club boss Ernesto Valverde delivers brutal six-word reality check

 Ahead of Barcelona’s symbolic return to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou, former Barca coach and current Athletic Club boss Ernesto Valverde offered a cryptic six-word warning—one hinted at early in the conversation but not revealed, setting a mysterious tone around the question that has followed Lionel Messi his entire career: can anyone truly match him?
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/ 12 days ago

Inter Miami star Jordi Alba spills Lionel Messi’s honest Barcelona departure reaction with five-word claim

this week, Alba opened up about Messi’s emotional departure from Barcelona, introducing a stunning five-word claim that offers new insight into a moment that changed soccer history.
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/ 12 days ago

Christian Pulisic reunites with key teammate after 100 days: Massimiliano Allegri unleashes Milan’s most dangerous duo as secret weapon to break Inter’s structure

Beneath the surface of Sunday’s clash lies a tactical twist: a reunion nearly 100 days in the making, one Allegri has quietly prepared as a weapon against Inter’s rigid structure.
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/ 12 days ago

Massimiliano Allegri’s Derby della Madonnina dilemma looms with Santiago Gimenez out: Will Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric start for Milan vs. Inter in Serie A?

Somewhere within this compressed build-up lie two lingering questions: what role will Christian Pulisic play, and how might Luka Modric alter the balance of the derby?
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/ 13 days ago

Kylian Mbappe on track for Real Madrid greatness? The impressive data behind his first 75 games compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema

Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema are names that define entire eras at Real Madrid, and yet the question persists: Is the 26-year-old French forward truly carving out a legacy of his own?
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/ 13 days ago

Erling Haaland’s monstrous season start leaves Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane’s goalscoring record in ruins

Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo rarely share a sentence without history being invoked, yet in the opening stretch of the 2025–26 campaign, the Norwegian has forced their names back into the same conversation.
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/ 13 days ago

Christian Pulisic on edge as Milan braces for crucial Derby della Madonnina battle: Will Santiago Gimenez recover in time for Serie A clash vs. Inter?

As the Derby della Madonnina approaches, the question overshadowing Milan’s preparation is simple yet charged with suspense: Will Santiago Gimenez recover in time?
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/ 13 days ago

Will Lionel Messi ever return to Barcelona? Joan Laporta delivers firm and final decision with 10-word warning that crushes presidential rival’s hopes

The debate surrounding Lionel Messi and Joan Laporta has flared up once again, driven by the Argentine’s surprise appearance at the redeveloped Camp Nou—a moment that instantly reignited speculation about whether Messi could ever play for Barcelona again.
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/ 13 days ago

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius lead first 2026 FIFA World Cup poster, but no sight of Cristiano Ronaldo: Why was the Portugal star missing?

The first promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to celebrate global stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. But one question overshadowed the excitement: why was Cristiano Ronaldo missing?
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/ 13 days ago

Gianni Infantino makes bold five-word 2026 World Cup claim about Lionel Messi’s role: FIFA president shockingly forgets about Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 2025 Ole Summit, delivered a bold message about Messi’s place in soccer history. Yet the statement was shrouded in mystery, introduced through a curious five-word claim that Infantino highlighted, astonishingly overlooking an equally historic reality involving Cristiano Ronaldo.