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

Paredes: PSG ready to welcome Messi with open arms
  • 17 May 2021

Paredes: PSG ready to welcome Messi with open arms

Arsenal legend Seaman urges club to sign Zaha
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal legend Seaman urges club to sign Zaha

PSG Neymar vs Barcelona Neymar: The Stats
  • 17 May 2021

PSG Neymar vs Barcelona Neymar: The Stats

‘If Pogba isn’t happy at Man Utd he should just go’ – Kanchelskis
  • 19 May 2021

‘If Pogba isn’t happy at Man Utd he should just go’ – Kanchelskis

Arsenal want a new centre-back in January – who should they target?
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal want a new centre-back in January – who should they target?

Schuurs speaks out on Liverpool interest – will he move to Anfield?
  • 19 May 2021

Schuurs speaks out on Liverpool interest – will he move to Anfield?

Arteta: I can’t play the football I want at Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Arteta: I can’t play the football I want at Arsenal

Amad Diallo gives Man Utd cause for excitement after Champions League debut
  • 19 May 2021

Amad Diallo gives Man Utd cause for excitement after Champions League debut

Real Madrid should never have sold Ronaldo, says former president
  • 19 May 2021

Real Madrid should never have sold Ronaldo, says former president

Cole worried about impatient Madrid fans over Hazard
  • 17 May 2021

Cole worried about impatient Madrid fans over Hazard

Coutinho won’t rule out move back to the Premier League in the future
  • 19 May 2021

Coutinho won’t rule out move back to the Premier League in the future

Inter bid €250m for Messi in 2006, says former Barcelona president Laporta
  • 17 May 2021

Inter bid €250m for Messi in 2006, says former Barcelona president Laporta

Major talent Memphis will make Barca better – Seedorf
  • 19 May 2021

Major talent Memphis will make Barca better – Seedorf

Thuram comments on future amid Man City links
  • 19 May 2021

Thuram comments on future amid Man City links

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?
  • 19 May 2021

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?

Edinson Cavani has earned a Premier League start with Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Edinson Cavani has earned a Premier League start with Man Utd

Arsenal target Aouar deserves to be punished by Lyon, says Garcia
  • 17 May 2021

Arsenal target Aouar deserves to be punished by Lyon, says Garcia

Dortmund chief: Haaland will be with us for a long time
  • 19 May 2021

Dortmund chief: Haaland will be with us for a long time

Calhanoglu to Man Utd – what does that mean for Bruno Fernandes?
  • 19 May 2021

Calhanoglu to Man Utd – what does that mean for Bruno Fernandes?

La Liga president keen for Messi to stay with Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

La Liga president keen for Messi to stay with Barcelona