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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/ 177 days ago

Not Lionel Messi: Christian Pulisic appears to take dig at Mauricio Pochettino over leadership expectations for USMNT role

Mauricio Pochettino, who coached Messi at PSG, highlighted how Pulisic carries more than just on-field responsibility. Just days later, Pulisic gave his own take in a quieter, more subdued tone.
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/ 177 days ago

Ronaldo’s old words ring true as Gyokeres faces transfer turmoil at Sporting

Adding another layer to Viktor Gyokeres’ drama with Sporting is an old quote from none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, made six years ago but now circulating again as eerily prophetic
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/ 177 days ago

Premier League top target Viktor Gyokeres’ 10-word riddle post fuels transfer storm after Sporting president’s outburst

Viktor Gyokeres, one of the most sought-after strikers in European soccer this summer, has sent shockwaves through the transfer market.
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/ 177 days ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shock shirt reveal at Real Madrid – New kit number and name explained

Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be wearing his iconic No.66 shirt from Liverpool, nor will he have "Alexander-Arnold" on his back.
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/ 177 days ago

Luka Modric joining Christian Pulisic on hold until after FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid: The real reason behind Milan medical delay

One of Real Madrid’s greatest-ever players, Luka Modric has agreed to join AC Milan. Yet the ink on his next contract will have to wait.
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/ 177 days ago

Rodrygo speaks out—barely: One word that might change Real Madrid’s transfer strategy

The winds of change have swept through the Santiago Bernabeu in recent weeks, with the arrival of Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid’s new head coach setting off a wave of intrigue around the club’s summer plans.
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/ 177 days ago

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha’s new mentor? UEFA Champions League winner set for shock reunion with Hansi Flick at Barcelona

Barcelona’s summer transfer window is once again being shaped by the club’s ongoing financial limitations, but that hasn’t stopped Hansi Flick from pushing for a surprising acquisition.
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/ 177 days ago

Club World Cup panic: FIFA stunned by low interest in Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s opener – Turns to bizarre fix

In what was supposed to be a marquee moment for global soccer, the 2025 Club World Cup opener featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is facing an unexpected challenge: thousands of empty seats.
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/ 178 days ago

Florian Wirtz on the verge of history: Could Liverpool deal top Neymar and Mbappe?

One of the most electrifying transfer stories of the modern era is taking shape. Florian Wirtz to Liverpool isn’t just a signing—it’s a statement.
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/ 178 days ago

Chelsea and Premier League exit regrets? Milan star Christian Pulisic’s five-word comeback hits hard

Two years on from his move to Milan, Christian Pulisic has delivered a five-word response that perfectly summed up his outlook, putting to rest any doubts about his decision to swap London for Italy.
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/ 178 days ago

USMNT in crisis after Mauricio Pochettino’s fourth straight loss—And Christian Pulisic adds fuel with tone-deaf five-word message

The defeat marked Mauricio Pochettino’s fourth consecutive loss in charge, and fans were left angry, not only by what they witnessed on the field—but also by a cryptic five-word message from their absent star, Christian Pulisic.
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/ 179 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s inner circle shrinks: Top Milan and USMNT teammate heads to Serie A rival

One of Christian Pulisic’s closest teammates at both AC Milan and the U.S. Men's National Team is preparing to leave Milan. But he won’t be going far.
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/ 179 days ago

Not even Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo could convince him: Kevin De Bruyne picks new team after FIFA Club World Cup snub

Kevin De Bruyne has officially decided on his next chapter after a decade of dominance with Manchester City—and it’s not the one many expected.
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/ 179 days ago

From rival to mentor? Cristiano Ronaldo drops chilling six-word prophecy about Lamine Yamal after UEFA Nations League win

In the aftermath of Portugal's dramatic victory over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a six-word statement that is now echoing across the soccer world.
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/ 179 days ago

‘War is raging’: Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe at odds with France squad amid national team retirement rumors

Despite delivering a third-place finish in the UEFA Nations League, French media is ablaze with claims of mounting unrest in the national team camp, as tensions reportedly escalate around star forward Kylian Mbappe.