Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

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About Martin Macdonald

Martin has been a passionate football fan since a young age. Initially interested in Scottish and English football, he eventually became a Spanish football expert while compiling match reports and doing live text commentaries on La Liga fixtures, particularly in the era of dominance from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Like every football fan of a certain vintage, he has a soft spot for the glory days of Serie A, too.

In addition to his duties with FootballTransfers, Martin continues to write content for MovieMeter and has conducted cast interviews and attended press screenings of new releases, alongside his writing.

He also works in operations with RealTimes Network so contributes to the business across numerous platforms.

Area of Expertise

Over the course of his 15-year career, Martin developed an expansive skillset and has written thousands upon thousands of articles for a variety of media publishers. These range from interviews, to straight news stories, to features, to lists, to live text commentaries.

Experience in the field

Starting at GOAL and Perform Media before moving to RealTimes, Martin was formerly the Chief Editor of MovieMeter.com and has also written for FightFans, GPFans and MSN, in addition to FootballTransfers.

Editorial approach

While it may have been in the case historically that getting something out before anyone is the most important aspect of journalism, Martin believes in getting the facts right and researching to provide in-depth content to our readers.

Profile last updated: 20 April 2026

Articles from Martin Macdonald

Andy Robertson, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 3 Jun 2026

10 World Cup stars available to sign on a free transfer this summer

Benjamin Nygren, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Celtic signings
  • 2 Jun 2026

Nygren B, Balikwisha F: Rating every Celtic signing this season

Germany squad, Manuel Neuer, Kai Havertz
  • 2 Jun 2026

Neuer and Havertz in: How Germany will line up at the 2026 World Cup

Vinicius Junior, Jose Mourinho
  • 1 Jun 2026

Mourinho and Vini Jr: The racism row that threatens to unhinge Real Madrid further

PSG, Champions League
  • 30 May 2026

List of every European Cup winner: PSG win 2026 Champions League

Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 30 May 2026

Salah's outrage, Anfield boos and PSV humiliation - 10 moments that cost Slot the Liverpool job

Argentina squad, Lionel Messi
  • 29 May 2026

Record-breaking Messi in: How Argentina will line up at the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi statue in India
  • 27 May 2026

70ft Lionel Messi statue in India to be removed after major safety concerns

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal squad
  • 27 May 2026

Record-breaking Ronaldo in: How Portugal will line up at the 2026 World Cup

England squad, Harry Kane, Elliot Anderson
  • 26 May 2026

Kane and Anderson in: How England will line up at the 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Spain World Cup squad
  • 25 May 2026

Yamal in, Madrid players out: How Spain will line up at the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2026
  • 25 May 2026

Argentina holds a collective breath as Messi goes off injured ahead of the World Cup

Luis Enrique, PSG
  • 25 May 2026

What is PSG’s biggest loss of all time?

1966 World Cup, Pickles
  • 25 May 2026

How Pickles the dog saved the World Cup in 1966

Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 22 May 2026

Slot reacts to Salah's playing style jibe: 'He was happy last year'

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
  • 21 May 2026

What is Arsenal’s biggest loss of all time?

France World Cup squad, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele
  • 21 May 2026

Mbappe and Dembele in: How France will line up at the 2026 World Cup

Premier League managers of the season
  • 20 May 2026

The five best Premier League managers of the season

Brazil squad, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha
  • 25 May 2026

Vinicius Jr and Raphinha in: How Brazil will line up at the 2026 World Cup

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 18 May 2026

'Selfish' Salah should be denied Anfield farewell - Wayne Rooney