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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News

/ 16 days ago

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba’s paths cross again after Barcelona and Inter Miami as Spanish promotion fight delivers dream reunion twist with future La Liga dream in mind

With the Spanish promotion race reaching its dramatic conclusion, the two longtime teammates now find themselves connected to rival projects chasing the same dream.
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World Cup

/ 16 days ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces new 2026 World Cup crisis as Iran agrees to participate only if seven demands are met

While Gianni Infantino remains focused on presenting the competition as a global celebration, Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has officially confirmed that the national team will participate in the tournament only under a series of specific conditions.
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World Cup

/ 16 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti keeps Neymar’s hope alive with preliminary Brazil decision: Does it mean Santos’ star will make final cut, and when will 26-man squad be announced?

Neymar’s inclusion has revived hopes that one of the nation’s greatest players could appear at another World Cup, although questions still remain about whether the Santos attacker will survive the final selection process.
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News

/ 16 days ago

Kylian Mbappe ‘out’ reaches 50 million signatures: Can a petition really push the French star out of Real Madrid? Situation explained amid numbers suspicion

A viral online movement has suddenly dominated the conversation in Spain, raising fresh questions about the future of the French superstar amid a difficult campaign filled with frustration, dressing-room drama, and growing supporter unrest.
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News

/ 16 days ago

Kylian Mbappe could benefit as reason why Real Madrid values World Cup-winning Didier Deschamps almost as highly as Jose Mourinho revealed

After a dismal campaign, Jose Mourinho and Didier Deschamps have emerged as significant possibilities to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as Real Madrid manager, putting Kylian Mbappe in the middle of yet another big shift.
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News

/ 17 days ago

Kylian Mbappe braced for change: Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid depends on key final decision as Alvaro Arbeloa’s stay dims below 10% chance

Jose Mourinho’s name is suddenly back at the center of discussions around the club, while Alvaro Arbeloa’s future appears increasingly uncertain as tensions continue to rise behind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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World Cup

/ 17 days ago

Christian Pulisic fires back with plan to silence critics after rare goal drought at Milan ahead of home 2026 World Cup with USMNT

The Milan forward remains one of the biggest faces in American soccer, but questions surrounding his recent form have followed him into the final stretch of the season.
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News

/ 17 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo gets the last laugh as Al-Shabab takes strong action against Ali Al-Bulayhi’s future after controversial celebration including Al-Nassr’s direct title rival Al-Hilal

Behind the scenes, however, the aftermath of that celebration would soon take a far more serious turn for Al-Bulayhi, even as Ronaldo’s side walked away with another crucial victory.
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News

/ 17 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo watches closely as Karim Benzema’s Al-Hilal teammate Theo Hernandez suffers injury scare days before Saudi Pro League title decider: Will he play vs Al-Nassr?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are preparing for what could become the biggest match of the Saudi Pro League season, but attention has suddenly shifted toward Karim Benzema’s Al-Hilal teammate Theo Hernandez after an injury scare in the King’s Cup final.
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News

/ 17 days ago

Cristano Ronaldo’s 100 Saudi Pro League goals breakdown: Which clubs did he score against, how he scored, and who is his favorite ‘victim’?

The Portuguese icon brought up his 100th Saudi Pro League goal during a dramatic victory over Al-Shabab, further cementing his influence on the title race and the league itself.
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News

/ 17 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player in Saudi Pro League history to complete astonishing full-league goalscoring record

The Al-Nassr superstar once again delivered on the big stage during his side’s dramatic 4-2 victory over Al-Shabab, but the result only told part of the story surrounding another astonishing milestone in his legendary career.
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World Cup

/ 18 days ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s 2026 World Cup narrative hits major obstacle as Donald Trump slams ticket prices: ‘I wouldn’t pay it’

The relationship between Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump has often appeared aligned in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, but a new disagreement has suddenly shifted the conversation surrounding the tournament.
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World Cup

/ 18 days ago

FIFA ready to rewrite 2026 World Cup history with unprecedented kit innovation affecting Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, and Martin Odegaard

While established stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will attract global attention one last time, the 2026 World Cup will also spotlight a new generation stepping into the spotlight with their national team.
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News

/ 18 days ago

Federico Valverde vs Aurelien Tchouameni’s Real Madrid training incident adds fuel as Barcelona stirs controversy with ‘one big family’ dig ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid finds itself in the middle of one of the most chaotic dressing-room stories in recent memory, with Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni at the center of escalating tensions that have spilled from the training ground into the hospital and now into club-wide disciplinary action. The situation comes just days before El Clasico, while […]
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News

/ 18 days ago

El Clasico build-up turns toxic for Real Madrid as Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni’s two possible heavy punishments revealed, and it doesn’t look good

With Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni now at the center of a major internal controversy, concerns are growing over how the situation could affect the team during the most decisive stage of the season.