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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/ 23 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves fans stunned with two-word bombshell update on retirement and 2026 World Cup plans with Portugal

This week in Riyadh, the Portuguese legend made one of the most powerful statements of all, one that sends a ripple through the soccer world ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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/ 26 days ago

Lionel Messi’s side seriously weakened: Why isn’t Luis Suarez playing for Inter Miami in season-defining MLS Cup Playoffs showdown vs. Nashville SC?

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami prepares to face Nashville SC in the decisive Game 3 of its MLS Cup Playoffs series. But as the Herons take the pitch at Chase Stadium, Luis Suarez will not be among them.
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/ 26 days ago

Why isn’t Christian Pulisic playing for Milan vs. Parma in Serie A despite returning from injury?

The American forward had just returned from injury and was fully expected to start in what promised to be a crucial Serie A fixture.
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/ 26 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks landmark record no other Al-Nassr player has ever managed in Saudi Pro League: Not even Kingsley Coman, Sadio Mane, or Joao Felix come close

Cristiano Ronaldo once again stood at the center of Al-Nassr’s success story, as the Saudi powerhouse recorded a 3-1 victory over Neom SC at the King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Tabuk, extending its perfect start to the season with an eighth consecutive league win.
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/ 26 days ago

Why isn’t Santiago Gimenez playing for Milan against Parma in Serie A?

As Milan prepares to face Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Saturday night, there’s one name missing from Massimiliano Allegri’s matchday squad that immediately stands out: Santiago Gimenez.
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/ 26 days ago

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo reaches historic Saudi Pro League milestone after converting penalty in Al-Nassr’s win over Neom SC

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr continue to dominate the Saudi Pro League, and the latest chapter in their remarkable run unfolded under the bright lights of King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Tabuk, where Al-Nassr beat Neom SC 3-1.
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/ 26 days ago

No Luis Suarez, but will Lionel Messi start? Confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC in crucial MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Game 3

Inter Miami and Nashville SC are locked at one win each, heading into a decisive Game 3 of the MLS Cup Playoffs first round.
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/ 26 days ago

Will Christian Pulisic start after injury return? Milan’s confirmed lineup for Serie A game vs. Parma, with Santiago Gimenez ruled out and Luka Modric in contention

For Massimiliano Allegri, it’s another week of tactical puzzles to solve, but one that arrives with renewed optimism as the Rossoneri close in on the top of the Serie A table.
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/ 27 days ago

Will Cristiano Ronaldo start? Confirmed lineups for Neom SC vs. Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League

As the Saudi Pro League enters its eighth round, one question lingers in every fan’s mind: Will Cristiano Ronaldo play?
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/ 27 days ago

Mega move incoming? Real Madrid plots Erling Haaland-Kylian Mbappe duo to match Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal brilliance, with little help from Vinicius

 Real Madrid, fresh from last summer’s assembling of an attacking line led by Kylian Mbappe, is reportedly planning another seismic move—one that could alter the balance of European soccer for years to come.
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/ 27 days ago

Rivalries redefined: Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford left surprised as Lamine Yamal dominates two key UEFA Champions League metrics

What makes Yamal's rise even more astonishing is that behind the highlight reels lies a set of Champions League numbers that even Mbappe and Rashford can’t match.
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/ 27 days ago

Christian Pulisic at center of drama: USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino fires back at Milan after star’s injury storm with six-word swipe

After weeks of criticism and speculation, Pochettino has spoken — and his response included a sharp, six-word message aimed directly at the Italian side.
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/ 27 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s status for Milan’s Serie A clash vs. Parma revealed: Massimiliano Allegri offers candid nine-word update after USMNT decision

Massimiliano Allegri has provided an important update on Christian Pulisic’s recovery ahead of Milan’s Serie A clash with Parma, keeping fans guessing about whether the American star will start at the Stadio Enzo Tardini.
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/ 27 days ago

Huge reinforcement on way for Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric? How Milan could land Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski in January, all thanks to Santiago Gimenez

With the team’s attacking options running thin and Santiago Gimenez’s struggles continuing, whispers have begun to circulate around a potential game-changing reinforcement in Robert Lewandowski — one that could alter the balance of power in Serie A.
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/ 27 days ago

Joan Laporta breaks silence on the homecoming Lionel Messi deserves: When and how Barcelona will finally honor Inter Miami’s star at Camp Nou

As Barcelona fans finally stepped back into their partially renovated stadium for the first time in over two years, president Joan Laporta reignited a promise that supporters have waited years to hear fulfilled: a grand tribute to the greatest player in the club’s history.