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

January Transfer Window
  • 2 Jan 2026

What all 20 Premier League clubs have planned for the January transfer window

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 31 Dec 2025

Carragher: €72m Gyokeres is NOT good enough to start for Arsenal

Diogo Jota, Liverpool
  • 27 Dec 2025

Jurgen Klopp pays tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool versus Wolves

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 27 Dec 2025

Premier League sides warned against pursuing spectacular Neymar transfer

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 27 Dec 2025

Newell's Old Boys presidential candidate explains what needs to happen for Messi to return

How Rangers spent a fortune but still lost the treble to Celtic in 2001
  • 24 Dec 2025

How Rangers spent a fortune but still lost the treble to Celtic in 2001

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree
  • 20 Dec 2025

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree

Ronaldinho at PSG
  • 20 Dec 2025

Ronaldinho and and eight players who almost joined Man Utd

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 6 Dec 2025

10 controversies that currently surround the 2026 World Cup

World Cup, England, Spain
  • 5 Dec 2025

2026 World Cup draw: The Winners and Losers

Mauricio Pochettino, USA
  • 5 Dec 2025

USA's 2026 World Cup opponents: A deep dive on Group D rivals

Wayne Rooney, Man Utd
  • 20 Nov 2025

Wayne Rooney leaves Gary Neville speechless after revealing biggest wage at Man Utd

Estevao, Ethan Nwaneri, Kobbie Mainoo, Premier League's top prospects
  • 17 Nov 2025

RANKED: Mainoo, Estevao and the top 25 Premier League wonderkids

Oscar, Chelsea
  • 17 Nov 2025

Former Chelsea star released from hospital after heart condition diagnosis

Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Man Utd
  • 15 Nov 2025

Eric Cantona: Ratcliffe and Ineos have destroyed Man Utd

Martin O'Neill, Celtic
  • 14 Nov 2025

Martin O'Neill in the dark about Celtic future as doubts arise over next match

Marcus Rashford, Erling Haaland
  • 13 Nov 2025

Barcelona have made Rashford more like Haaland - Solskjaer

José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe
  • 12 Nov 2025

Jose Mourinho accused of leaving mega hotel bill unpaid after Fenerbahce sacking

Most Valuable Clubs, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi
  • 10 Nov 2025

From Real Madrid to LA Galaxy - the 30 most valuable football clubs in the world revealed

Man City Pep Guardiola Two Signings
  • 8 Nov 2025

Pep Guardiola names the biggest rival of his career - and it's NOT Jose Mourinho