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

Gavi, Barcelona
  • 19 Nov 2021

Xavi already hailed as 'amazing' by Barcelona wonderkid Gavi

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 18 Nov 2021

Five players Barcelona are desperate to sell

Arteta blames Balogun’s agent for delay in contract negotiations
  • 18 Nov 2021

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Five of the best poachers

Noussair Mazraoui, Ajax
  • 18 Nov 2021

Real Madrid set to target Ajax star in 2022

‘I was told to drop Depay and Aouar’ – Ex-Lyon boss in stunning Juninho rant
  • 17 Nov 2021

Who is Houssem Aouar? French star wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 17 Nov 2021

Ronaldo, Vidic and eight players who almost joined Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool
  • 17 Nov 2021

Revealed: Why Liverpool star Van Dijk took so long to reach the top

Noah Mbamba, Club Brugge, Football Manager Wonderkid
  • 17 Nov 2021

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Five of the best ball-playing defenders

Ousmane Dembele playing against Dinamo Kiev in the Champions League
  • 17 Nov 2021

Dembele set to end Liverpool and Man Utd speculation with new Barca deal

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 17 Nov 2021

Frenkie de Jong has no intention of leaving Barcelona

Manchester United star Paul Pogba
  • 15 Nov 2021

Real Madrid keen on Pogba alternative from Serie A

PSG striker Kylian Mbappe shoots towards goal in France's Euro 2020 match with Portugal
  • 1 Jan 2022

FIFA 22 ratings: The 20 fastest players on the game, with Mbappe leading the rankings

The stats that explain why Jose Mourinho is under pressure at Tottenham
  • 15 Nov 2021

Mourinho campaigned for Bayern job, confirms Rummenigge

Erik Ten Hag Ajax 2020/21
  • 13 Nov 2021

Solskjaer receives blow as former Man Utd star wants Ten Hag as manager

Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool
  • 13 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 20 defenders on the game as Van Dijk tops the standings

Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard, Real Madrid
  • 13 Nov 2021

Conte given choice to sign Hazard or Bale for Tottenham

Sergio Aguero in action for Barcelona against Real Madrid in La Liga
  • 13 Nov 2021

Aguero reacts to retirement rumours

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

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 100 players on the game as Messi leads the way

Uli Hoeness, former Bayern player and president
  • 12 Nov 2021

Bayern chief hits out at PSG and Man City: 'Your sh**ty money is not enough'

Yunus Musah, Valencia
  • 12 Nov 2021

Who is Yunus Musah? Ex-Arsenal youth starring with Valencia and the USA