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

Mauro Icardi playing for PSG against Angers in Ligue 1
  • 15 Jan 2022

10 players who could join Barcelona in January

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 15 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Donny van de Beek to Newcastle or Dortmund?

Carragher slams Kia Joorabchian over Willian & David Luiz transfers
  • 15 Jan 2022

Carragher brands Man Utd star 'the most overrated player he's seen in his life':

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
  • 15 Jan 2022

Klopp admits Salah contract difficulties

Gustavo Assuncao, Galatasaray, Football Manager Wonderkid
  • 14 Jan 2022

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Five of the best deep-lying playmakers

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his Premier League double in Man Utd 3-2 Arsenal
  • 14 Jan 2022

Ronaldo refuses to rule out stunning South America move

Lorenzo Lucca, Football Manager wonderkid
  • 13 Jan 2022

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Five of the best target men

Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring for Inter v Salernitana in Serie A
  • 13 Jan 2022

Alexis Sanchez mocks Man Utd by outperforming every attacker except Ronaldo

Ousmane Dembele playing for Barcelona against Sevilla, 2021/22
  • 13 Jan 2022

Barcelona 'must find a solution for Dembele' - Alemany

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 11 Jan 2022

How Arsenal could line up with Dusan Vlahovic

Gianluca Scamacca, Sassuolo
  • 10 Jan 2022

Juventus and Tottenham identify alternative to Dusan Vlahovic

Lorenzo Lucca
  • 10 Jan 2022

Who is Lorenzo Lucca? The Italian hotshot wanted by Tottenham

Edinson Cavani, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 10 Jan 2022

Rangnick: Cavani has pledged his future to Man Utd

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?
  • 10 Jan 2022

One appearance all season - Why have Barca given Umtiti a new four-year contract?

Yari Verschaeren, Anderlecht
  • 10 Jan 2022

Who is Yari Verschaeren? The Belgian wonderkid wanted by Man Utd and Arsenal

Ousmane Dembele playing for Barcelona against Sevilla, 2021/22
  • 10 Jan 2022

10 La Liga players who could move in January

Adama Traore, Wolves
  • 10 Jan 2022

Lage admits Barca and Tottenham target Traore could leave Wolves

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund v Union Berlin, 2021-22
  • 8 Jan 2022

10 Bundesliga players who could move in January

Krzysztof Piątek, Hertha
  • 8 Jan 2022

Arsenal and Man City on high alert as Fiorentina sign Vlahovic replacement

Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal, 2021/22
  • 8 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Arsenal flop Pepe to leave the Emirates?