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

Bayern must accept Alaba is leaving, says Oliver Kahn
  • 17 May 2021

Bayern must accept Alaba is leaving, says Oliver Kahn

Barcelona presidential candidate Farre wants to sign Marcus Rashford
  • 19 May 2021

Barcelona presidential candidate Farre wants to sign Marcus Rashford

Solskjaer on Pogba future: ‘If Man Utd win trophies, players will want to play with us’
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer on Pogba future: ‘If Man Utd win trophies, players will want to play with us’

Chelsea will struggle to offload Kepa, says Green
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea will struggle to offload Kepa, says Green

Salah’s transfer comments questioned: ‘He should hate Real Madrid’
  • 19 May 2021

Salah’s transfer comments questioned: ‘He should hate Real Madrid’

Haaland ready to leave Dortmund and make the ‘next step’ – Matthaus
  • 19 May 2021

Haaland ready to leave Dortmund and make the ‘next step’ – Matthaus

Liverpool, Man Utd or Real Madrid: Where will Bissouma go?
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool, Man Utd or Real Madrid: Where will Bissouma go?

Leverkusen’s Lars and Sven Bender set to retire at the end of the season
  • 19 May 2021

Leverkusen’s Lars and Sven Bender set to retire at the end of the season

Why Barcelona and Real Madrid’s transfer budgets have been slashed
  • 19 May 2021

Why Barcelona and Real Madrid’s transfer budgets have been slashed

Salah is unhappy at Liverpool and might be sold, says former team-mate
  • 19 May 2021

Salah is unhappy at Liverpool and might be sold, says former team-mate

Lampard: Chelsea don’t regret letting Declan Rice leave
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard: Chelsea don’t regret letting Declan Rice leave

Fabio Vieira – the €30m Porto wonderkid wanted by Arsenal
  • 21 May 2021

Fabio Vieira – the €30m Porto wonderkid wanted by Arsenal

Grealish tipped to sign for Liverpool, not Man Utd or Man City
  • 19 May 2021

Grealish tipped to sign for Liverpool, not Man Utd or Man City

Man Utd want Saul Niguez as Pogba replacement
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd want Saul Niguez as Pogba replacement

Man Utd warned that Fernandes’ head may be turned by Barcelona or Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd warned that Fernandes’ head may be turned by Barcelona or Real Madrid

Barcelona presidential candidate Font: I won’t promise big names like we did with Beckham in 2003
  • 19 May 2021

Barcelona presidential candidate Font: I won’t promise big names like we did with Beckham in 2003

Bayern not going to bother PSG with Mbappe negotiations, says Rummenigge
  • 19 May 2021

Bayern not going to bother PSG with Mbappe negotiations, says Rummenigge

Kroos’ brother teases link up with Haaland at Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Kroos’ brother teases link up with Haaland at Real Madrid

Dybala’s contract situation nothing to do with me – Pirlo
  • 19 May 2021

Dybala’s contract situation nothing to do with me – Pirlo

Messi wants a competitive Barcelona squad, not more money – Laporta
  • 19 May 2021

Messi wants a competitive Barcelona squad, not more money – Laporta