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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/ 21 days ago

Son Heung-min to join Christian Pulisic at Milan or Tottenham? LAFC’s star addresses pre-2026 World Cup European loan links with six-word statement about winter plans

Speculative reports linked him not just to Tottenham and AC Milan, but even to Barcelona. However, while Milan has reportedly seriously monitored the situation, Son is already preparing to extinguish the noise.
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/ 21 days ago

Christian Pulisic finally opens up on USMNT’s November absence: Milan star gives bold seven-word explanation which stuns fans amid injury return

While fans in Italy are celebrating his recovery, supporters of the U.S. men’s national team were left asking why their captain was omitted from the November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay.
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/ 21 days ago

Could Lionel Messi rejoin Barcelona on loan from Inter Miami? Hansi Flick’s reported position on short-term comeback emerges

Could the man who left in tears in 2021 return for one last dance in the Blaugrana shirt? Could Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s new coach, be the man to bring him back?
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/ 21 days ago

Why isn’t Ousmane Dembele playing for France vs. Ukraine in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?

Ousmane Dembele’s name has been conspicuously absent from France’s squad list ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifier against Ukraine at the Parc des Princes — and fans are wondering why.
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/ 22 days ago

Trouble for Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, and Jude Bellingham? Real Madrid’s antics under Carlo Ancelotti cause tension as Xabi Alonso clashes with stars over bizarre reason

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham — three of the club’s brightest stars — have found themselves at the heart of growing tensions inside the dressing room under manager Xabi Alonso.
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/ 22 days ago

Is Robert Lewandowski really considering retirement? Barcelona star’s agent clears the air with two-word claim amid talk of joining Christian Pulisic at Milan

The Polish striker’s agent, however, has now stepped forward with a decisive two-word claim that has silenced the speculation, for now.
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/ 22 days ago

Lionel Messi’s 2021 exit back in spotlight as Joan Laporta’s seven-word admission reignites controversy; Barcelona board member demands ‘real reason’

This week, Joan Laporta—the president who oversaw Messi’s emotional exit—sparked fresh controversy after making a bombshell seven-word confession about that painful chapter, one that has reignited internal tensions and provoked demands from within the club’s board for “the real reason” behind the Argentine’s departure.
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/ 22 days ago

Joan Laporta had his say, but what about Lionel Messi? Inter Miami star’s Barcelona return dream not dead, though it comes with one key condition

The Argentine icon's reported stance on a possible comeback has been revealed, and though a reunion could still happen, it comes with one very specific condition.
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/ 22 days ago

Did Barcelona know about Lionel Messi’s Camp Nou visit? Joan Laporta issues emotional eight-word response and farewell tribute plans key update

The Barcelona chief shared an emotional eight-word reaction that perfectly captured the essence of Messi’s relationship with the club, while also giving a much-awaited update on the long-promised farewell tribute to the club’s greatest ever player.
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/ 22 days ago

Lionel Messi-Barcelona reunion in January after Camp Nou visit? Joan Laporta’s nine-word update reveals stance on possible MLS off-season short-term return

The image of Messi standing inside the partially renovated stadium reignited dreams that had never really faded among the Catalan faithful. But Joan Laporta had a very different message in mind, one that would leave no room for imagination.
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/ 23 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo for Al-Nassr or Lionel Messi for Inter Miami: Who has more goal involvements without penalties after leaving Europe?

Now, as their storied careers are well into new chapters — one in the Middle East with Al-Nassr, the other under the Miami sun with Inter Miami — a new question divides fans once again. Who is performing better since leaving European soccer?
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/ 23 days ago

Lamine Yamal’s absence sparks new tension between Barcelona and Spain: RFEF moves to calm storm with bold seven-word clarification

The uneasy balance between Barcelona and the Spanish national team has once again been tested — and, as so often happens, Lamine Yamal finds himself caught in the middle.
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/ 23 days ago

Red flag for Massimiliano Allegri as Christian Pulisic’s absence takes its toll: USMNT star returned from injury, but Milan’s struggles without him backed by shocking major stat

Christian Pulisic’s comeback for Milan was supposed to bring calm and control for Massimiliano Allegri after weeks of frustrating draws. Instead, his return highlighted just how fragile the Rossoneri’s recent performances have been without him.
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/ 23 days ago

Move over Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland: Robert Lewandowski quietly surpasses soccer’s biggest names in one jaw-dropping metric

While stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland dominate the global headlines, it is the Barcelona striker who has quietly pulled off one of the most remarkable statistical feats of the modern era — surpassing all four in a crucial career metric.
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/ 23 days ago

Could Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. surpass his father one day? Al-Nassr star delivers honest eight-word response to question that every fan has about his son

While the world speculates whether Cristiano Jr. might one day surpass his father, the Al-Nassr captain addressed the question with sincerity and humility during a recent interview.