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 explains why Martinelli hasn’t yet had his chance to shine at Arsenal
  • 12 Nov 2021

Martinelli not considering Arsenal exit, confirms father

Al Sadd head coach Xavi is in line to be named Barcelona head coach
  • 12 Nov 2021

How much will Xavi have to spend at Barcelona in January?

Fenerbahce midfielder Mesut Ozil
  • 12 Nov 2021

Arsenal all over again - What has happened to Ozil's career revival at Fenerbahce?

Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe
  • 11 Nov 2021

Barcelona consider Dembele better than Mbappe - are they crazy?

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba
  • 11 Nov 2021

Pogba urged to leave Man Utd for Real Madrid by former Liverpool star

How Steven Gerrard proved at Rangers that he can be Liverpool’s next manager
  • 11 Nov 2021

What is Steven Gerrard's record as manager?

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his late winner for Man Utd vs Atalanta
  • 11 Nov 2021

Barcelona urged to make sensational swoop for Ronaldo

Harry Kane, Tottenham
  • 10 Nov 2021

Tottenham 2021-22 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys

Diego Lainez, Betis
  • 10 Nov 2021

Who is Diego Lainez? Compared to Messi, wanted by Newcastle and PSG

Has Smith Rowe altered Arsenal’s transfer plans?
  • 10 Nov 2021

Smith Rowe: Tottenham wanted me, but I'm an Arsenal fan

Manchester City target Yuri Alberto of Internacional
  • 8 Nov 2021

Who is Yuri Alberto? The Brazilian wonderkid interesting Man City and Arsenal

Eddie Howe, new Newcastle manager
  • 8 Nov 2021

Eddie Howe's top five most expensive transfers as a manager

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, Primera Division
  • 8 Nov 2021

Hazard backed to reclaim form at Real Madrid amid exit rumours

Saul Niguez, Chelsea
  • 8 Nov 2021

What the hell has happened to Saul Niguez?

Christensen reveals the secret of Chelsea’s defensive improvement under Tuchel
  • 8 Nov 2021

The six Chelsea players Tuchel has put up for sale

Manchester Deby
  • 6 Nov 2021

Man Utd were 'frightened to death' of Man City, insists Neville

Claudio Gomes, Man City youngster on loan at Barnsley
  • 6 Nov 2021

Who is Claudio Gomes? Man City's young midfielder impressing at Barnsley

Xavi, Barcelona v Juventus, Champions League final 2015
  • 6 Nov 2021

Xavi: Barcelona are the best club, and the best club needs to win

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 6 Nov 2021

Van de Beek's Man Utd suffering to continue as Everton bow out race

Xavi, Barcelona
  • 6 Nov 2021

Xavi's six greatest moments as a Barcelona player