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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/ 14 days ago

Why Carlo Ancelotti needs Neymar: Inside the alarming pattern Brazil can’t ignore ahead of 2026 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti has built his managerial legacy on control, structure, and clarity — but even he cannot fully stabilize a Brazil side that continues to wobble without Neymar.
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/ 14 days ago

Barcelona’s new worry: Why Lamine Yamal’s rise suddenly carries unsettling Neymar warning, all sparked by teenager’s new look ahead of Camp Nou return

e that recall the effortless play of Neymar in his peak years. Yet behind the joy of watching a generational talent emerge, a strange and unexpected concern has crept into the club’s leadership.
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/ 14 days ago

Sergio Busquets breaks silence on Lionel Messi’s possible Barcelona return: Inter Miami teammate drops five-word reaction to surprise Camp Nou visit

Lionel Messi’s recent unexpected return to the Spotify Camp Nou has sent Barcelona into a whirlwind of nostalgia, debate, and renewed hope — and Sergio Busquets, his former teammate in Catalonia and now at Inter Miami, has stepped forward with a response that carries far more weight than it first appears.
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/ 14 days ago

Lionel Messi becomes Barcelona presidential campaign weapon: Victor Font makes bombshell six-word Joan Laporta accusation in stunning claim, and it involves Real Madrid

As the presidential race begins to take shape, the team finds itself navigating a storm in which nostalgia, power, and unhealed wounds intertwine. And hovering over it all is a six-word claim—one Font insists changes everything—carefully concealed for now, but potent enough to reshape the coming campaign.
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/ 14 days ago

Lionel Messi’s effect: The eye-watering sums Barcelona could rake in if Inter Miami star makes shock Camp Nou return

The magic, it seems, may not only be in the goals, assists, or legacy, but in something larger… something Barcelona believes could reshape its future.
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/ 14 days ago

VIDEO: Neymar’s three-month drought for Santos ends in spectacular mode, but new injury concern begins: What happened and is it serious?

eymar was always going to dominate the headlines the moment he stepped onto the pitch at Vila Belmiro, but on this decisive night for Santos, the script twisted in ways that raised as many questions as it answered.
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/ 15 days ago

Erling Haaland surges past Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe to claim elite key international goalscoring record

The forwards who carry the hopes of Norway, England, Argentina, Portugal, and France have rewritten scoring standards for their nation, but only one of them holds the edge in one particularly revealing international record.
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/ 15 days ago

Argentina or Italy? Matias Soule reveals final decision with 2026 World Cup looming and drops emotional eight-word reaction to Lionel Scaloni’s latest snub

Reports of a final decision have collided with a newly revealed reaction to Lionel Scaloni’s latest omission, a response that the young attacker has kept quiet until now.
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/ 15 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s Milan renewal twist: Fans receive encouraging update after stand-by noise due to UEFA Champions League

After weeks of reports describing the situation as “on stand-by” due to uncertainty around Champions League implications, Milan and its fans have now received an encouraging update.
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/ 15 days ago

Barcelona reopens Camp Nou’s doors for La Liga and UEFA Champions League: Santos star Neymar drops surprise response no one saw coming

Barcelona’s long-awaited return to the Camp Nou has dominated the headlines across Spain, and even Neymar — now starring for Santos — has found himself reacting to the historic moment.
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/ 15 days ago

USMNT ends year in style with 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay: Absent captain Christian Pulisic’s four-word reaction adds extra layer ahead of 2026 World Cup

The United States men’s national team closed its turbulent year with a resounding, almost cinematic crescendo — a 5-1 dismantling of Uruguay in Tampa — a result that arrived with Christian Pulisic watching from afar.
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/ 15 days ago

Russia reportedly comes up with bizarre idea for alternative 2026 FIFA World Cup: What is it and which teams would be able to play?

The United States men’s national team closed its turbulent year with a resounding, almost cinematic crescendo — a 5-1 dismantling of Uruguay in Tampa — a result that arrived with Christian Pulisic watching from afar.
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/ 16 days ago

Kylian Mbappe vs. PSG erupts again: Real Madrid star’s $280m claim sparks monster counter-offer from reigning UEFA Champions League winners

Mbappe, now at Real Madrid, is embroiled in a battle over his final months at PSG, claiming significant unpaid wages and damages, while the French champions are hitting back with an equally hefty counter-claim.
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/ 16 days ago

Why isn’t Christian Pulisic playing for USMNT vs. Uruguay in international friendly?

The United States meets Uruguay in a high-profile international friendly, yet the conversation refuses to center on tactics, form, or lineups. It revolves instead around Christian Pulisic, who will not feature for the USMNT tonight.
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Shock return to Real Madrid? Karim Benzema drops bombshell three-word hint on Al-Ittihad future as exit from Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow looms

Karim Benzema’s future at Al-Ittihad is edging into a decisive phase, and the Frenchman — still operating in the same league that Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate — has finally broken his silence on where he may play next season.