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

Karim Benzema celebrates, Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk in UCL
  • 1 Jan 2022

Football Manager 2022 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers

Erling Haaland and Norway are set to miss out on World Cup 2022
  • 1 Jan 2022

Haaland drops HUGE hint about future club

Kylian Mbappe, Reims v PSG, 2021-22
  • 1 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Mbappe to Madrid or new PSG contract?

Isco: Everton target’s recent statistics
  • 31 Dec 2021

Football Manager 2022 top bargains: All the best cheap signings

Eric Garcia, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 31 Dec 2021

Who is Barcelona’s Worst Player of the Season so far?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Newcastle v Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 31 Dec 2021

Ronaldo is 'very happy' at Man Utd, insists agent

Renato Tapia, Celta
  • 31 Dec 2021

Football Manager 2022 release clauses: The best players to target

Xavi, Bayern v Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 30 Dec 2021

Xavi desperate for Barca to sign former Real Madrid star

Jadon Sancho, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 29 Dec 2021

Who is Man Utd’s Worst Player of the Season so far?

Ferran Torres, Man City, 2021-22
  • 6 Jan 2022

How Barcelona will line up with Ferran Torres

Ferran Torres, Manchester City, 2021/22
  • 28 Dec 2021

Official: Barcelona complete €65m Ferran Torres signing

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal against Besiktas
  • 25 Dec 2021

Football Manager 2022 transfer budgets: Man Utd, Madrid, PSG & Europe's big clubs

Nico Gonzalez, Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
  • 25 Dec 2021

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Best young goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
  • 24 Dec 2021

Who is Arsenal’s Player of the Season so far?

Edinson Cavani, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Berbatov: Cavani should leave Man Utd for Barca

Ferran Torres, Manchester City, 2021/22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Guardiola says he will not be disappointed if Torres leaves

Jesse Lingard, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Haidara in, Lingard out: What Man Utd need in January transfer window

Man City defender Joao Cancelo
  • 23 Dec 2021

Who is Man City’s Player of the Season so far?

Ferran Torres, Man City, 2021-22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Barcelona must pull off 'Operation Exit' to secure Torres deal

Ferran Torres, Manchester City, 2021/22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Why does Ferran Torres want to leave Man City for Barcelona?