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.

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Brazil's alternative to Carlo Ancelotti revealed – and Neymar might not like it

Just one year away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil has made a decisive call regarding the future of its national team, setting in motion yet another chapter for the five-time world champions.
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/ 251 days ago

From USMNT duty to Serie A resumption: Christian Pulisic’s bid to break another Kaka record at Milan starts in Napoli derby

Milan is preparing for one of its most crucial stretches of the season, and Christian Pulisic returns from international duty with the spotlight firmly on him. Intriguingly, he also has a piece of club history within touching distance — one that involves one of the greatest names to ever wear the Rossoneri kit.
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/ 251 days ago

Real Madrid looks to lure Trent Alexander-Arnold before 2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Would it be possible?

Real Madrid is intent not only on signing Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer but on having him make his debut earlier than expected, during the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. But would it be possible?
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/ 251 days ago

Real Madrid on alert: Barcelona’s La Liga win vs Osasuna could be erased in a shock twist due to a bizarre reason

Barcelona’s seemingly routine 3-0 triumph over Osasuna on Thursday night should have been a straightforward moment of celebration. Yet, beneath the surface of this comfortable win, an unexpected controversy is brewing — and it could hand Real Madrid a significant boost in the title race.
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/ 251 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate makes daring FIFA World Cup 2026 retirement promise—But there’s a catch

One of the players who famously stood alongside Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant 2022 FIFA World Cup run has made a striking announcement ahead of the 2026 edition. He has hinted that his international career could end in 2026 — but only under one specific condition.
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/ 252 days ago

Pochettino and Pulisic fail to turn the tide: USMNT’s FIFA Ranking set to take shocking hit

The USMNT looks increasingly like a project veering off course, just as the clock begins to tick louder towards the 2026 World Cup. Yet, things are going very wrong — and not just on the pitch.
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/ 252 days ago

Neymar misses the ‘party’: Argentina president rubs salt in Brazil’s wounds as he trolls Santos star

sually a festival. But the only one who didn't show up in their latest face-off, according to Argentina's president Javier Milei, was the player who "loves to party" the most.
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/ 252 days ago

Massive boost for Arsenal? The bizarre reason why Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, and two more Real Madrid stars could miss UEFA Champions League clash

While Real Madrid enter the tie as favorites, given their European dominance, an unexpected twist could change the landscape of the contest. Four of the team’s biggest stars, including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius, could be ruled out of the clash due to a bizarre reason.
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/ 252 days ago

2025 FIFA Club World Cup heat-up: Monterrey and another Liga MX side vie for Sergio Ramos’ La Liga ex-rival and World Cup champion

As clubs across the globe gear up for the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Mexico’s top teams are looking to strengthen their squads with elite signings. Among them, Monterrey and another Liga MX team find themselves in a fierce bidding war for a high-profile La Liga star—a player who once rivaled Sergio Ramos in Spain’s top division.
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/ 252 days ago

Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and Rafael Leao: The most valuable players among Africa’s lost talent in today’s soccer elite in 2025

A look at the current soccer landscape reveals an astonishing list of players who could have chosen to play for an African country. Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Rafael Leao are among them, raising an intriguing question: What if these players had opted for their African roots instead?