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

Carlos Rodrigues

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/ 163 days ago

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing? Confirmed lineups for Portugal vs Armenia in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Cristiano Ronaldo playing? That is the question on everyone’s mind as Portugal prepares to open their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with an away trip to Armenia.
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/ 164 days ago

Christopher Nkunku reveals Christian Pulisic and ex-Chelsea teammates’ role in Milan move with seven-word confession

Beyond the financial investment and tactical excitement, it was Nkunku’s own revelation about Christian Pulisic and other former Chelsea teammates that added another layer of drama—one that he summed up in a simple seven-word confession.
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/ 164 days ago

Robert Lewandowski to join Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr and another Saudi Pro League club table in dizzying $117m-per-season bid for Barcelona veteran

Robert Lewandowski’s name has once again been linked with Cristiano Ronaldo’s in the transfer market.
Harry How/Getty Images

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/ 164 days ago

Joao Neves’ signature look: Why the PSG and Portugal star always tucks in his shirt

Alongside his soccer brilliance, there’s another detail about Neves that has captured the imagination of fans worldwide: his trademark look on the pitch.
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/ 164 days ago

Lionel Messi bids goodbye to Argentina crowd in style: Three heartwarming moments from Venezuela win fans will never forget

The world came to a standstill in Buenos Aires as Lionel Messi stepped onto the pitch for what could be his final competitive match on Argentine soil.
IMAGO

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/ 164 days ago

Why did Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe not work at PSG? Mauricio Pochettino breaks silence with simple two-word explanation

Muricio Pochettino looked back at one of the most complicated, yet transformative, chapters of his career: his time managing Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain.
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/ 164 days ago

Barcelona sweats over Lamine Yamal’s fitness after injury scare on international duty: Will Spain’s star be ready for Turkey showdown?

Lamine Yamal once again dazzled with his skill and vision before being forced off late in the match. Now, as Spain prepares for a crucial clash with Turkey, the spotlight rests squarely on whether their 18-year-old star will be fit to feature.
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/ 165 days ago

Luka Modric vs. Kevin De Bruyne: Comparing Milan veteran’s salary to Napoli’s star man in Serie A

Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne, two of the finest midfielders of their generation, have swapped the glamour of Madrid and Manchester for the battleground of Serie A.
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/ 165 days ago

Repetitive flaw bites back: Milan fined as Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez’s side pays price for ignoring key Serie A regulation

Christian Pulisic delivered the decisive blow, Santiago Gimenez saw another chance slip away, and Milan finally collected their first win of the Serie A season. A 2-0 triumph away at Lecce eased the early tension around Massimiliano Allegri’s squad. Yet the night was not without controversy. Despite the three points and Pulisic’s late strike, Milan left Via Del […]
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/ 165 days ago

Trouble for Argentina? From Lionel Messi’s ally Rodrigo De Paul to Julian Alvarez: 10 Argentina stars risk missing key Ecuador match

Ten key members of the squad are one booking away from suspension, meaning they risk missing Tuesday’s qualifier against Ecuador.
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/ 165 days ago

Why is Darwin Nuñez not playing for Uruguay vs. Peru in World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The headlines ahead of this clash have been dominated by one pressing question: why is Darwin Nunez not playing for Uruguay in such a crucial match?
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/ 165 days ago

Why is Arturo Vidal not playing for Chile vs. Brazil in World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

As fans scanned the squad list for this clash, they noticed a glaring absence. Why is Arturo Vidal, one of Chile’s most iconic midfielders, not playing against Brazil?
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/ 165 days ago

Why is Neymar not playing for Brazil vs. Chile in World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

All eyes are not just on the pitch but on the squad list itself. Neymar, Brazil’s all-time top scorer, is once again absent. 
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/ 166 days ago

Transfer saga fallout: Santiago Gimenez’s father loses cool with explosive eight-word claim against Milan sporting director

The summer transfer window left plenty of headlines across Europe, but few were as dramatic as the story involving Santiago Gimenez at Milan.
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/ 166 days ago

Milan’s transfer moves hand Massimiliano Allegri difficult tactical dilemma and Christian Pulisic could pay the price

With new arrivals reshaping the squad and injuries altering plans, Allegri has been forced to rethink his system entirely — and one of Milan’s biggest names, Christian Pulisic, may not be thrilled about it.