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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.

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/ 262 days ago

Pulisic and Musah to make Italian Super Cup debuts with Milan

Final Serie A standings from Saturday mean that AC Milan will play in the Supercoppa Italiana. In a contest that mirrored the atmosphere of the supporters, the Rossoneri finally broke their losing streak of six games. Despite Bennacer scoring first, the first half was defined by the Curva Sud's protest and the strange quiet. But […]

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/ 262 days ago

Establishing roots: Pulisic breaks Kaka's 18-year record at Milan

Pulisic, who had a disappointing season with Chelsea last year, has rejuvenated his club career with AC Milan. The American was integral to the team's UEFA Champions League-winning squad back in 2021. Nonetheless, he never truly established himself as a staple. But luckily, his four-year stint in England is now in the past. Manager Stefano […]

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/ 262 days ago

Unlike Bellingham, Vini: How much will Mbappe earn at Madrid?

In a Friday announcement, Mbappe said that he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires in June. After joining the French champions from Monaco in 2017, he has 306 appearances under his belt and 255 goals to show for it. Although the France international remained tight-lipped about his next club, he will most […]

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/ 262 days ago

Like Messi, Neymar: Ligue 1 to feel financial hit of Mbappe's exit

Many have known for months, but Kylian Mbappe finally confirmed it on Friday: he will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. There has been no word on when the 25-year-old will officially join Real Madrid, but the deal is widely believed to be imminent. Opting to sign a new deal with PSG, the Frenchman passed on […]

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/ 262 days ago

Young blood: 3 Mexico stalwarts miss out on Copa America place

After sitting out the last two Copa America championships, Mexico will be making a triumphant return this summer. Following their 2016 quarterfinal appearance, El Tri sat out both 2019 and 2021. In spite of such omissions, Jaime Lozano's squad is considered a dark horse contender for American gold. But presently, the 2024 Copa America presents […]

Euro 2024

/ 262 days ago

Which teams have qualified for Euro 2024?

The 2024 European Championship is sure to be the most talked-about event in a year packed with major soccer tournaments. Starting in June, Germany will host the UEFA competition, which is held every four years to choose a European champion. At their meeting in Nyon on 27 September 2018, the UEFA Executive Committee decided that […]

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/ 263 days ago

Pulisic and Musah to don different names on Milan kits

In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, several Serie A teams will switch the names on their players' jerseys. In effort to honor both sets of parents, the jerseys will include the mothers' last names (i.e. maiden names) rather than the fathers'. This year, it's for more than just Mother's Day in Italy; it's also […]

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/ 263 days ago

McElhenney: This key obstacle holds Wrexham Women back

In every facet of Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to make a major splash. With two consecutive promotions putting them in League One, all eyes have been on the men's team. Yet, other areas are now attracting attention. Finishing in third place was a respectable accomplishment for Wrexham Women during their first season […]

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/ 263 days ago

Madrid to adjust Bellingham's role to make room for Bayer star?

In a repeat of their incredible comebacks at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League final, where they will face Bayern Munich. Players and supporters alike went into a frenzy of joy when Joselu scored two goals in stoppage time, even though they were losing. Spurred on by the electric atmosphere created […]

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/ 263 days ago

Next to Ronaldo or Messi? Reus faces tough next club decision

After an emotionally charged 12-year journey, Marco Reus, the beloved icon of Borussia Dortmund, will bid farewell to the club that shaped his career. As the curtain falls on this chapter, it's a moment of reflection on the highs and lows, the triumphs and heartbreaks that defined Reus' tenure with Die Schwarzgelben. From his humble […]

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/ 264 days ago

Win-win: Madrid to pay Dortmund if they beat them in final

Real Madrid advanced to their second Champions League final in three years; all thanks to the remarkable comeback home win against Bayern Munich. Now June 1st will see Carlo Ancelotti's squad take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. With the Germans on the defensive, the Whites will pursue the 15th Champions League trophy in their […]

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/ 264 days ago

Barcelona learns Liverpool's asking price for Darwin Nunez

Reports indicate Barcelona is interested in signing Darwin Nunez, a striker for Liverpool. Nunez seemed to remove any references to the Premier League team from his Instagram, which sparked the controversy. According to reports, he has restricted who may comment on his Instagram postings and disabled certain fan accounts on Twitter in reaction to online […]

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/ 264 days ago

PSV make decision on Dest's future, to leave Barca for free?

After PSV passed on the chance to buy out Sergiño Dest's loan from Barcelona, the player's future has become clearer. The US defender seemed to be staying put with the Eredivisie winners following his pivotal part in their championship run. With few opportunities to play at Barcelona, the USMNT international seems destined to depart Catalonia […]

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/ 264 days ago

'Football is meritocracy': Atalanta coach slams Super League

With a 3-1 aggregate victory against Marseille, Atalanta secured a place in the Europa League final. Their moment to compete for international glory has finally come. The Serie A outfit will now face off against the formidable Bayer Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium. In the realm of Italian soccer, the notion of a managerial reign […]

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/ 264 days ago

Messi unlikely to sell out 19,619 stadium in Montreal

Major League Soccer teams have eagerly awaited the opportunity to host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with expectations of record-breaking attendance. Last season, both Charlotte and Atlanta United saw their largest crowds of the season during matches against Inter Miami. The New England Revolution followed suit when they hosted Messi's side on April 27. Similar […]