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

Luka Modric helped Real Madrid to Champions League success over Chelsea
  • 18 Apr 2022

Real Madrid’s Maldini will finish career here – Ancelotti

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22.
  • 27 Jul 2022

What is the transfer value of every PSG player?

Manchester United star Paul Pogba
  • 16 Apr 2022

Why Pogba contract offer threatens to split Man Utd dressing room

Erik ten Hag, Ajax, 2021-22
  • 18 Apr 2022

From Hiddink to Ten Hag: How have Dutch managers done in the Premier League?

Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard, Real Madrid
  • 16 Apr 2022

Embarrassed Bale and Hazard not good enough for Real Madrid's second XI

Paulo Dybala, Juventus, 2021/22
  • 16 Apr 2022

How Arsenal could line up with Dybala

Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 16 Apr 2022

Does Rangnick regret taking the Man Utd job?

Harry Kane, Tottenham
  • 16 Apr 2022

What is the transfer value of every Tottenham player?

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti
  • 15 Apr 2022

Ancelotti slammed by former Madrid star: 'He doesn't develop players!'

Official: Liverpool confirm Ben Davies signing from Preston
  • 15 Apr 2022

How every Liverpool player on loan is performing this season

Bukayo Saka shows that he is priceless to Arsenal in Benfica win
  • 15 Apr 2022

What is the transfer value of every Arsenal player?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 15 Apr 2022

Ten Hag's first job at Man Utd must be to transfer Ronaldo

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal against Schalke
  • 14 Apr 2022

Barcelona told Haaland transfer requirements

Sandro Tonali, AC Milan, 2021-22
  • 14 Apr 2022

The 20 Italy youngsters with the most potential

Stuttgart defender Borna Sosa
  • 14 Apr 2022

Four left-backs Barcelona are targeting to replace Alba

Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu, Galatasaray
  • 14 Apr 2022

Who is Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu? The Turkish winger wanted by Arsenal and Tottenham

Achraf Hakimi, PSG, 2021/22
  • 14 Apr 2022

Hakimi, Theo and five recent transfer sales Real Madrid regret

Romelu Lukaku, Antonio Conte
  • 13 Apr 2022

There's only one destination for Lukaku - Tottenham with Conte

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 13 Apr 2022

How Benzema nearly signed for Man Utd

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 13 Apr 2022

Revealed: When Man Utd will announce Ten Hag and when he'll take over