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

Messi would upset the ‘balance’ at PSG, says Arsene Wenger
  • 17 May 2021

Messi would upset the ‘balance’ at PSG, says Arsene Wenger

Zidane: I’ll never be Real Madrid’s Sir Alex Ferguson
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane: I’ll never be Real Madrid’s Sir Alex Ferguson

Another disaster in Europe for Conte – could Inter really look to bring in a replacement?
  • 19 May 2021

Another disaster in Europe for Conte – could Inter really look to bring in a replacement?

Todibo not fit for Benfica physically or tactically, says Jorge Jesus
  • 19 May 2021

Todibo not fit for Benfica physically or tactically, says Jorge Jesus

Nunez to Barcelona? Benfica boss Jesus says he is expecting no departures in January
  • 17 May 2021

Nunez to Barcelona? Benfica boss Jesus says he is expecting no departures in January

Neville defends Solskjaer from job ‘witch hunt’
  • 19 May 2021

Neville defends Solskjaer from job ‘witch hunt’

Mark McKenzie: The MLS star wanted by Celtic and Premier League sides
  • 19 May 2021

Mark McKenzie: The MLS star wanted by Celtic and Premier League sides

Fenerbahce president hopeful of ‘dream’ Ozil transfer
  • 19 May 2021

Fenerbahce president hopeful of ‘dream’ Ozil transfer

Lampard under no pressure to sell £71million Kepa
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard under no pressure to sell £71million Kepa

Mbappe has the ‘passion and desire’ to play for Real Madrid, says Suker
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe has the ‘passion and desire’ to play for Real Madrid, says Suker

PSG, Chelsea or Man Utd? Who might sign Juventus ace Paulo Dybala
  • 19 May 2021

PSG, Chelsea or Man Utd? Who might sign Juventus ace Paulo Dybala

Darwin Nunez to Barca rumours intensify after club official spotted on scouting mission
  • 17 May 2021

Darwin Nunez to Barca rumours intensify after club official spotted on scouting mission

Kante praises Chelsea squad: ‘The new players don’t feel new’
  • 17 May 2021

Kante praises Chelsea squad: ‘The new players don’t feel new’

Neymar signing not a problem for Barca, says presidential candidate
  • 17 May 2021

Neymar signing not a problem for Barca, says presidential candidate

Arsenal signings after Wenger – the Hits and Misses
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal signings after Wenger – the Hits and Misses

Ibrahimovic renewal at Milan all about his ‘mood and desire’
  • 19 May 2021

Ibrahimovic renewal at Milan all about his ‘mood and desire’

Hasenhuttl warns Ings against move away from Southampton
  • 19 May 2021

Hasenhuttl warns Ings against move away from Southampton

Bellerin leaps to defence of Arteta: ‘Talk of the sack is so unjust’
  • 19 May 2021

Bellerin leaps to defence of Arteta: ‘Talk of the sack is so unjust’

Solskjaer to be backed by Man Utd in summer transfer window
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer to be backed by Man Utd in summer transfer window

Neymar can come to Barca, as long as it’s for free, says club director Tusquets
  • 17 May 2021

Neymar can come to Barca, as long as it’s for free, says club director Tusquets