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martina alcheva

Martina has over 13 years of experience in online sports journalism, with more than four years specializing in soccer. She focuses on soccer-related content, including match previews and daily news. Martina joined Futbol Sites in September 2020 and World Soccer Talk in June 2023.

News

/ 257 days ago

Julian Alvarez to leave City: Where could World Cup winner go?

Julian Alvarez has been hailed as a remarkable bargain, arriving at Manchester City just two summers ago. His tenure at City has been marked by significant achievements, including winning the World Cup six months after his arrival. Despite his talent and accomplishments, Alvarez has struggled to secure a regular spot in Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup. […]

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/ 257 days ago

USWNT holds South Korea to second shutout in Olympics prep

The USWNT highlighted its dominance with a 3-0 victory against South Korea at Allianz Field. The win offered a promising glimpse of their form ahead of the Paris Olympics. New coach Emma Hayes has led the team to another success, featuring both younger and older players. Rose Lavelle, a stalwart of the USWNT, marked her […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 260 days ago

Where is the Euro 2024 final?

In June, the world will turn towards Europe for one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events. Hosted in Germany, Euro 2024 promises to be a spectacular showcase of prowess, national pride, and unyielding passion. It is not just any tournament; it's a celebration of the beautiful game, uniting fans across the continent and beyond. […]

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/ 260 days ago

Premier League fear FIFA will force them to cut to 18 teams

In a bold move to alleviate the already congested calendar, FIFA reportedly consider reducing the number of teams to 18. This proposal has ignited apprehension and debate among clubs and players. Thus, it has caused fears of a significant impact on the structure of European soccer leagues. Currently, the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie […]

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/ 260 days ago

LaLiga looking into claims of match-fixing despite spotless record

Cadiz were in a precarious position in the run-up to the 36th La Liga matchday, sitting in 18th place with 29 points. They were five points adrift of safety behind Celta Vigo, who had 34 points. In contrast, Sevilla were comfortably placed in 12th with 41 points. they had already secured their place in La […]

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/ 260 days ago

Real Madrid's UCL win marred by fans' ticket scam and hoax

Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund; thanks to late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius. The match at Wembley saw Los Blancos struggle for much of the game. In addition, Dortmund missed several key opportunities to take the lead. Real Madrid were not at their […]

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/ 260 days ago

Flick wants to keep one key player Xavi didn't want at Barcelona

Joao Felix joined Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid during the final day of the summer transfer window in 2023. Despite his initial excitement and high expectations, Felix's performance during the 2023-24 season fell short of making a significant impact. The Portuguese forward managed 10 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. However, his form […]

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/ 261 days ago

Kimmich offers cryptic update to possible Flick reunion at Barca

Joshua Kimmich, a versatile right-back and midfielder for Bayern, is at a crossroads regarding his future with the German giants. The 29-year-old German international is entering the final year of his contract, which has fueled speculation about a potential transfer. His situation has drawn significant interest from Barcelona, where his former Bayern coach, Hansi Flick, […]

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/ 261 days ago

Unstoppable USWNT slams South Korea to kick off Hayes era

In a triumphant debut, Emma Hayes led the U.S. women's national team to a resounding 4-0 victory over South Korea. The match, held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Colorado, drew a sold-out crowd of 19,010 fans. It thus marked a strong start for Hayes' new chapter with the team. Mallory Swanson opened the scoring […]

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/ 261 days ago

Barcelona's battle over Negreira scandal: Major win for Laporta

In early 2023, Joan Laporta and Barcelona found themselves embroiled in the Negreira scandal. Accusations of bribing the former vice-president of the Referee’s Committee, for favorable decisions were the backbone of the case. This scandal thrust the club into a prolonged legal struggle to clear its name. Joan Laporta, who was president during part of […]

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/ 261 days ago

Flick already had deal with another club before Barcelona move

Earlier this week, Barcelona officially unveiled Hansi Flick as new manager following the sacking of Xavi Hernandez. The media had linked the 59-year-old German coach with the position for several months. However, they had also considered him for a return to his former club, Bayern Munich. What happened between Bayern and Flick? According to Christian […]

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/ 261 days ago

Navas to continue career in Liga MX after international retirement

The legendary goalkeeper Keylor Navas looks likely to continue his illustrious career in Mexico's Liga MX. He has earned renown for his remarkable contributions to Real Madrid's three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018. Now, multiple reports suggest that Navas could soon be joining Club Leon, the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League winners. […]

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/ 261 days ago

Galatasaray set up meeting with Barcelona star for dream move

Barcelona face a pivotal summer of significant player sales to accommodate new head coach Hansi Flick's vision and player acquisitions, and one such move could be involving Ilkay Gundogan and Galatasaray. Speculation surrounds the futures of key players like Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Raphinha. Nevertheless, it seems that another shocking report about Gundogan […]

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/ 262 days ago

Olympics and Copa America beginning to wreak havoc on United

Alejandro Garnacho's potential participation at the Olympic Games and Copa America could cause Manchester United significant issues next season. The Argentine forward has become an integral part of Erik ten Hag’s squad. However, he will likely be called up for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The Argentine has increasing prominence at United, highlighted by […]

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/ 262 days ago

Paqueta betting charges: Will he play for Brazil in Copa America?

West Ham have been grappling with a serious crisis involving their star midfielder, Lucas Paqueta of Brazil. The Brazilian faces allegations from the Football Association (FA) regarding breaches of betting regulations. If found guilty, his career could be in jeopardy, with a potential ten-year suspension looming over him. The FA’s investigation centers on accusations that […]