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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd v Atalanta, 2021-22
  • 6 Nov 2021

Ronaldo would have left Man Utd in derby tatters if he signed for City

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 5 Nov 2021

Fiorentina insist Vlahovic is focused despite Arsenal and Tottenham talk

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos
  • 5 Nov 2021

Will Madrid midfielder Kroos move to Liverpool, Man City or PSG?

Gareth Bale at Real Madrid
  • 5 Nov 2021

Bale will play for Real Madrid if he deserves it, insists Ancelotti

Karim Benzema celebrates, Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk in UCL
  • 4 Nov 2021

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

Alexander Isak, Real Sociedad
  • 4 Nov 2021

Arsenal and Barcelona target Isak wants to play in the Premier League

What the hell has happened to €146m flop Hazard?
  • 4 Nov 2021

Another Real Madrid low for Hazard as Ancelotti explains Shakhtar snub

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

Roma boss Mourinho to target two Real Madrid players in January

Mason Greenwood playing in a pre-season friendly for Manchester United against Derby County
  • 3 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 30 best young forwards

Tiago Djalo, Lille, Ligue 1
  • 3 Nov 2021

Who is Tiago Djalo? Ligue 1 title winner previously at Milan impressing at Lille

Antoni Conte, Inter, 2020/21
  • 3 Nov 2021

How Conte's Tottenham could line up before the transfer window

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his late winner for Man Utd vs Atalanta
  • 16 Dec 2025

Ronaldo is Man Utd's Michael Jordan, insists Solskjaer

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 2 Nov 2021

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? The striker wanted by Conte's Spurs, PSG, and Bayern

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 1 Nov 2021

Money doesn't matter - Vinicius Jr offers Real Madrid contract update

Phil Foden of Manchester City during Premier League match vs Brighton
  • 3 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 30 best young midfielders

Wesley Fofana Leicester 2020/21
  • 3 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 30 best young defenders

Kylian Mbappe, Reims v PSG, 2021-22
  • 1 Nov 2021

FootballTransfers' most valuable players in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd v Tottenham
  • 30 Oct 2021

El Sackico: Ronaldo ensures Ole survives as Nuno hurtles towards Spurs exit

Man Utd, Jadon Sancho, Manchester United
  • 30 Oct 2021

Former Man Utd star warns Sancho could take two or three years to come good

Jan Oblak refuses to close the door on a move to the Premier League
  • 30 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 15 goalkeepers on the game