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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/ 295 days ago

2026 World Cup ticket mania breaks expectations again: FIFA confirms record-shattering demand surge

The 2026 World Cup is still months away, yet the rush to secure seats has already reached a level FIFA has never experienced before. The organization has confirmed staggering new figures for ticket sales, igniting conversation across North America and beyond.
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/ 295 days ago

Will Christian Pulisic recover in time for Lazio clash in Serie A? Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri provides bold eight-word injury update

Christian Pulisic’s season has already swung from injury frustration to derby brilliance, and now back into uncertainty again — and coach Massimiliano Allegri has added another layer of intrigue.
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/ 296 days ago

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Who has more total goal contributions in the 21st century?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have pushed soccer into an era where statistics bend around their brilliance, and yet a single question continues to return with fresh urgency: Who has more total goal contributions this century?
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/ 296 days ago

Hatchet buried? USMNT greats Landon Donovan and Tim Howard shock fans with new jaw-dropping Christian Pulisic verdict, and even bring Lionel Messi into it

Christian Pulisic scores another decisive goal for AC Milan; Lionel Messi’s name unexpectedly enters the conversation; and Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, two giants of U.S. soccer history, appear in total agreement about something that once divided opinion.
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/ 296 days ago

New Christian Pulisic scare for Milan as fresh injury sparks concerns: Is it serious and will he be fit to play in Serie A clash vs. Lazio?

n Pulisic has shaped Milan’s season with the kind of influence that changes the direction of a title race, so when news broke of a new problem just days after his dramatic derby heroics, suspense filled Milanello again.
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/ 296 days ago

Why isn't Achraf Hakimi playing for PSG against Tottenham in the UEFA Champions League?

Paris Saint-Germain braces for a seismic Champions League night at the Parc des Princes, where Achraf Hakimi’s absence shadows the buildup as the French champion prepares to face Tottenham.
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/ 296 days ago

Why isn't Thibaut Courtois playing for Real Madrid vs. Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League?

Real Madrid enters its Champions League trip to Greece with one unsettling storyline hanging over the build-up: Thibaut Courtois is not playing against Olympiacos, and the timing could not be worse for a side still searching for rhythm after a difficult run.
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/ 296 days ago

Why isn't Viktor Gyokeres playing for Arsenal against Bayern in the UEFA Champions League?

Arsenal steps into Wednesday night’s Champions League spotlight without Viktor Gyokeres, as the Premier League leader hosts Bayern Munich in a showdown between two singular giants who have carved identical records into this year’s European table.
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/ 297 days ago

Is Christian Pulisic a big-game player? The vital Milan stat that shows USMNT star has left Chelsea and Premier League woes behind

Is Pulisic truly a big-game player? His Milan stats hint at a resounding yes, even if his Premier League stint at Chelsea suggested otherwise.
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/ 297 days ago

Christian Pulisic delivers nine-word mic-drop warning to Inter, Juventus, and other Serie A rivals after deciding Derby della Madonnina

After the match, the American offered a nine-word warning aimed directly at Inter, Juventus, and the rest of Serie A. And his rivals will not enjoy hearing it.
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/ 297 days ago

Why isn't Cole Palmer playing for Chelsea against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League?

When Cole Palmer is missing, Chelsea feels it—and tonight against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, the absence of the Blues’ brightest creative spark has turned into the defining subplot of the matchday.
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/ 297 days ago

Luka Modric reaches new milestone at Milan: The historic feat he never secured with Real Madrid or Tottenham, beyond UEFA Champions League and Ballon d’Or

As the latest recognition from Italy confirms, Modric has accomplished a milestone in Milan that he astonishingly never reached during his long spells at Real Madrid or Tottenham.
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/ 297 days ago

Barcelona star Raphinha drops four-word 2025 Ballon d’Or truth bomb, and Neymar would certainly applaud

The Brazilian forward delivered a blistering rant after finishing outside the top three in the Ballon d’Or standings — a reaction that Neymar, who has defended him publicly, would surely nod along to.
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/ 297 days ago

Why aren’t Gavi, Pedri, and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen playing for Barcelona vs. Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League?

The UEFA Champions League rarely grants space for mysteries. Still, this week, Barcelona arrives at Stamford Bridge carrying one: Why won’t Gavi, Pedri, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen play against Chelsea?
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/ 300 days ago

Xabi Alonso sounds the alarm: Real Madrid has major problem Kylian Mbappe can’t solve

The conversation around Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid has grown louder in recent weeks, and head coach Xabi Alonso has found himself at the center of a storm that blends expectation, frustration, and tactical scrutiny.