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

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club
  • 31 Jan 2022

Arsenal told to pay €75 million for deadline day La Liga target

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 31 Jan 2022

Two MAJOR deadline day deals break down for Barca

Julian Alvarez, River Plate
  • 31 Jan 2022

Who is Julian Alvarez? Man City's 'next Messi'

Eduardo Camavinga scored on his Real Madrid debut v Celta Vigo
  • 30 Jan 2022

Real Madrid transfers: Every signing and sale for 2021-22

Dusan Vlahovic joining Juventus
  • 29 Jan 2022

Vlahovic made 'sensationally wrong' decision rejecting Arsenal for Juventus

Zidane continues to be asked who he would like to see leading the line in 2021/22
  • 29 Jan 2022

Are Man Utd 'attractive' enough for Zidane?

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid
  • 29 Jan 2022

Will Benzema really leave Real Madrid for Lyon?

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba
  • 29 Jan 2022

Paul Pogba set to sign new Man Utd deal - on one condition

Dusan Vlahovic, Fiorentina, 2021/22
  • 29 Jan 2022

Vlahovic speaks after signing for Juve and rejecting Arsenal

Keane Lewis-Potter, Hull
  • 29 Jan 2022

Who is Keane Lewis-Potter? The Hull star interesting Tottenham and Brentford

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres
  • 28 Jan 2022

Which Premier League star did Barca turn down before signing Torres?

Luka Jovic’s Real Madrid struggles assessed
  • 28 Jan 2022

Five Real Madrid players who could leave before January window closes

Porto winger Luis Dias
  • 28 Jan 2022

Who is Luis Diaz? The €45m star wanted by Chelsea, set for Liverpool

Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring against PEC for PSV in the Eredivisie
  • 28 Jan 2022

Arsenal suffer ANOTHER transfer blow as PSV star commits future to club

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 28 Jan 2022

Liverpool legend questions Chelsea's Abraham sale as Lukaku struggles

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 28 Jan 2022

Five Barcelona players who could leave before January window closes

Jack Grealish makes his Man City debut against Leicester City
  • 28 Jan 2022

Man City transfers: Every signing and sale for 2021-22

Alex Telles plays for Man Utd v Newcastle in the Premier League
  • 28 Jan 2022

Barcelona want a new left-back - who is on their shortlist?

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 27 Jan 2022

10 players Newcastle have missed out on in the January transfer window

Marko Lazetic
  • 27 Jan 2022

Who is Marko Lazetic? The 'new Vlahovic' who has signed for Milan