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

Neymar, Al-Hilal
  • 19 Jan 2024

Romano reveals the truth behind surprising Neymar Al-Hilal contract rumour

Jim Ratcliffe, Shiekh Jassim, Man Utd, 2023
  • 19 Jan 2024

Furious Qataris insist they met £4.5bn Man Utd valuation and provided proof of funds

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 10 Jan 2024

Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea’s €124million flop no one is talking about

Jurgen Klopp, Luis Diaz
  • 21 Dec 2023

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is hypocrite for fixture congestion claims

Ander Barrenetxea, Real Sociedad, 2023/24
  • 8 Nov 2023

Who is Ander Barrenetxea? Real Sociedad winger starring in the Champions League

Guido Rodriguez, Real Betis
  • 6 Nov 2023

Who is Guido Rodriguez? The Real Betis midfield star chased by Man Utd

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for Real Madrid vs Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 29 Oct 2023

The seven best Clasico debuts of all time

Jobe Bellingham, Sunderland
  • 17 Oct 2023

Who is Jobe Bellingham? 18-year-old brother of Jude linked with Real Madrid move

Michael Olise, Crystal Palace, 2022-23
  • 29 Jul 2023

Who is Michael Olise? The Crystal Palace star on the radar of the Premier League's elite

Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring against Monaco for Lyon
  • 12 Jul 2023

Who is Rayan Cherki? The Lyon prodigy wanted by Chelsea and PSG

Neymar, Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

What is needed for Neymar to join Man Utd - Fabrizio Romano

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23
  • 14 May 2023

Haaland sparks injury concerns ahead of Real Madrid

Ronaldo asks Jorge Mendes to find him a new club
  • 5 Jan 2023

Which players does Jorge Mendes represent?

Cody Gakpo, Johan Bakayoko, PSV, 2022/23
  • 28 Dec 2022

Who is Cody Gakpo? Liverpool's new Dutch goal machine

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23
  • 10 Jan 2023

How every Arsenal player on loan is performing this season

Amad Diallo celebrating another Sunderland goal.
  • 10 Jan 2023

How every Man Utd player on loan is performing this season

Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2016
  • 8 Dec 2022

What records has Cristiano Ronaldo broken?

Mino Raiola is a prominent member of TFF
  • 29 Nov 2022

Which players did Mino Raiola represent?

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd
  • 6 Nov 2022

Who is Alejandro Garnacho? The 'new Ronaldo' set for improved Man Utd contract

Gavi, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 21 Oct 2022

The 20 Spain youngsters with the most potential