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

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

World Cup memorobillia
  • 18 May 2026

The most expensive pieces of World Cup memorabilia ever sold

Cole Palmer, Chelsea
  • 12 May 2026

Man City’s 10 biggest transfer sale mistakes

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 11 May 2026

Arsenal Managers: All-time list of Gunners bosses, and how long they lasted

Luis Diaz, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 8 May 2026

Liverpool’s 10 biggest transfer sale mistakes

Lionel Messi playing for Barcelona
  • 6 May 2026

Barcelona’s 10 biggest transfer sale mistakes

Paul Pogba, Antony, Man Utd
  • 6 May 2026

Man Utd's 10 worst transfers of all time

Neymar
  • 4 May 2026

New Neymar scandal erupts: Brazil icon slaps son of disgraced ex-Real Madrid star

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 4 May 2026

Barcelona’s 10 worst transfers of all time

Mainoo, Nwaneri, Estevao, Wonderkids
  • 3 May 2026

New FIFA rule threatens to change the transfer market forever

Philippe Coutinho, Vasco da Gama, 2025
  • 1 May 2026

Free agents: The best players available on a Bosman Transfer

Jerome Boateng
  • 29 Apr 2026

Man City's 10 worst transfers of all time

Boerrigter, Duffy and the 10 worst Celtic signings of the last 25 years
  • 28 Apr 2026

Celtic's 10 worst transfers of all time

Naby Keita, Liverpool
  • 22 Apr 2026

Liverpool’s 10 worst transfers of all time

Neymar, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil, World Cup
  • 15 Apr 2026

President of Brazil intervenes in Neymar World Cup saga: 'I told Ancelotti...'

Hugo Ekitike injury
  • 15 Apr 2026

Liverpool star Ekitike out for nine months after horror achilles injury against PSG

Aaron Ramsey, Pumas
  • 7 Apr 2026

Official: Aaron Ramsey announces his retirement from football

Alessandro Bastoni, Italy, 2026 World Cup qualifier
  • 4 Apr 2026

Italy players demanded World Cup qualification bonus before Bosnia loss

Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham, 2025/26
  • 3 Apr 2026

New Spurs boss De Zerbi responds to fan opposition over Greenwood comments