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

Vinicius Junior, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe
  • 31 Mar 2022

Real Madrid still hoping for dream Mbappe-Haaland-Vinicius Jr frontline

Sergio Busquets and Frenkie de Jong in a Barcelona LaLiga match.
  • 31 Mar 2022

Busquets tells Barcelona where transfer priority must lie

Barcelona's Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football
  • 31 Mar 2022

Aguero hints at sensational return to football

Georginio Wijnaldum, PSG, 2021/22
  • 1 Apr 2022

Wijnaldum and the 10 Netherlands players to crash the last six months

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 30 Mar 2022

Gavi contract talks: Difference with Barcelona remains 'huge'

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy
  • 30 Mar 2022

Van Nistelrooy to PSV: How Man Utd's superstars have performed as managers

Chelsea defender marc guehi
  • 30 Mar 2022

What buy-back clause do Chelsea have with Marc Guehi?

Pedri, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 29 Mar 2022

Pedri, Mbappe and the five most important transfers of the next decade

Should Real Madrid sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic?
  • 29 Mar 2022

Who is Sergej Milinkovic-Savic? Lazio's €80m powerhouse wanted by Man Utd and Madrid

Fulham's Fabio Carvalho, a target for Real Madrid
  • 28 Mar 2022

Liverpool expected to complete Fabio Carvalho signing

Lionel Messi playing for PSG against Real Madrid, Champions League 2021/22
  • 28 Mar 2022

How Barcelona’s 2021-22 sales have performed this season

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2021-22
  • 28 Mar 2022

Fabregas slams Messi haters after Madrid humiliation

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez
  • 26 Mar 2022

What is the transfer value of Liverpool and Arsenal target Lautaro Martinez?

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds Utd
  • 26 Mar 2022

How much would Man Utd and Liverpool target Kalvin Phillips cost?

Neymar, PSG v Real Madrid, Champions League, 2021/22
  • 26 Mar 2022

Neymar and the 10 Brazil players to crash in the last six months

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 26 Mar 2022

Barcelona provide update on Dembele's future

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund v Union Berlin, 2021-22
  • 26 Mar 2022

Barcelona will NOT risk financial security to sign Haaland, insists Laporta

How many Real Madrid games has Eden Hazard missed through injury?
  • 26 Mar 2022

Is Eden Hazard's Real Madrid career now over?

Italy eliminated from World Cup play-off
  • 25 Mar 2022

How Italy's World Cup failure could impact Real Madrid and Man Utd

Real Madrid alert to Riyad Mahrez situation
  • 25 Mar 2022

Barcelona make contact over Mahrez