latest articles by Martina Alcheva

News
/ 246 days agoMexico vs. Dominican Republic: Expected lineups for Matchday 1 of Conccaf Gold Cup 2025
One year out from co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico is setting the tone for what it hopes will be a resurgence on the international stage. This year, however, they face a unique opponent—a debutant Dominican Republic side looking to make history.

News
/ 246 days agoWhy isn’t Hirving Lozano playing for Mexico at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup?
As Mexico gears up for its most important summer tournament before co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans and analysts alike were left wondering: Why isn’t Hirving “Chucky” Lozano playing for Mexico at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup?

News
/ 247 days agoWatch: Ronaldo’s motivational speech that sparked Portugal’s win over Yamal and Spain
In newly released footage from the Portuguese dressing room before the final, Ronaldo is seen rallying his teammates with a passionate speech that would prove prophetic.

News
/ 247 days agoJesse Marsch vs. USMNT: Canada boss’ four-word message leaves Christian Pulisic and Mauricio Pochettino exposed
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has now entered the fray with a quiet but unmistakable message—one that seemed aimed at both Pulisic and those in charge of the U.S. men’s national team.

News
/ 247 days agoClub World Cup in crisis? FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s еight-word response about Lionel Messi’s opener crowd worries ends debate
Critics have slammed FIFA for attempting to save face, but the governing body’s president Gianni Infantino sees it differently.

News
/ 247 days agoWhy isn’t Henry Martin playing for Mexico at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup?
As Mexico prepares to chase a record 10th title at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, all eyes are on El Tri to assert their dominance once again on the North American stage. However, they will have to do it without Henry Martin.

News
/ 247 days agoWhy isn’t Barcelona playing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup prepares to kick off on June 14 in the United States, excitement is surging across the soccer world. But among the constellation of elite teams, Barcelona, one of the most decorated and iconic clubs in soccer history, is nowhere to be found.

News
/ 247 days agoJude Bellingham and Jobe Bellingham both at FIFA Club World Cup: Has there been any other brother duo in the tournament’s history?
Jude and Jobe Bellingham’s simultaneous presence raises an intriguing question: Has there ever been another brother duo to play in the same edition of the FIFA Club World Cup? The answer, as it turns out, makes the Bellingham story even more special.

News
/ 247 days agoIdol turned teammate at Milan? Christian Pulisic’s one-word reaction to potential Luka Modric link-up melts hearts
Pulisic offered a short but heartwarming comment about a potential dream scenario: teaming up with his idol, Luka Modric, at Milan.

News
/ 248 days agoNot Lionel Messi: Christian Pulisic appears to take dig at Mauricio Pochettino over leadership expectations for USMNT role
Mauricio Pochettino, who coached Messi at PSG, highlighted how Pulisic carries more than just on-field responsibility. Just days later, Pulisic gave his own take in a quieter, more subdued tone.
