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 and Kylian Mbappe
  • 1 Dec 2021

Why Benzema's Ballon d'Or snub could hinder Mbappe to Real Madrid

Karim Adeyemi celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Wolfsburg
  • 1 Dec 2021

Dortmund ahead of Barca and PSG in Adeyemi race

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or
  • 30 Nov 2021

Why Messi deserved record seventh Ballon d’Or

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 29 Nov 2021

How Mourinho could help Barcelona sign Ferran Torres

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd v Man CIty, 2021-22
  • 29 Nov 2021

How Man Utd could line up under Rangnick

Kamaldeen Sulemana, Rennes v Lens, 2021-22
  • 29 Nov 2021

Who is Kamaldeen Sulemana? - Liverpool and Man Utd battle over winger

Lassina Traore, Shakhtar
  • 27 Nov 2021

Who is Lassina Traore? Crocked wonderkid hoping to get back to his best

PSG's Kylian Mbappe shoots at goal in a Ligue 1 match vs Angers
  • 27 Nov 2021

Di Maria: PSG players have not tried to get Mbappe to stay

What next for Zinedine Zidane after leaving Real Madrid?
  • 26 Nov 2021

PSG reject 'ridiculous' Zidane reports and break silence over Pochettino

New Barcelona head coach Xavi is presented to fans after signing his contract
  • 26 Nov 2021

Xavi: Gavi, Nico and De Jong are not for sale

Mikel Arteta wants Arsene Wenger back at Arsenal
  • 25 Nov 2021

Arteta wants Wenger back at Arsenal

Mauricio Pochettino, linked with Man Utd
  • 25 Nov 2021

How Man Utd could line up under Pochettino

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund v Union Berlin, 2021-22
  • 25 Nov 2021

Would Haaland suit Liverpool more than Man City?

Jesse Lingard, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 25 Nov 2021

Could Lingard really join Barcelona in January?

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring twice vs RB Leipzig
  • 24 Nov 2021

What is Messi’s record against English clubs?

Erik ten Hag laments ‘unbelievably annoying’ Sebastien Haller squad error at Ajax
  • 24 Nov 2021

Why Real Madrid should consider Haller as Benzema replacement

Gareth Bale, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 24 Nov 2021

Is there ANY chance of Bale staying at Real Madrid?

Sven Botman: Why Ligue 1’s signing of the season wanted by Liverpool
  • 24 Nov 2021

Who is Sven Botman? Ligue 1 winner attracting interest from Man Utd and Liverpool

Timo Werner has six goals in 31 Premier League games
  • 24 Nov 2021

Werner to Barca: Can Xavi tempt Germany star from Chelsea?

Xavi at Al Sadd
  • 24 Nov 2021

Xavi pinpoints where Barcelona must improve