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

Ronaldo makes his debut for Manchester United
  • 16 Oct 2021

Man Utd star Ronaldo backed to win Ballon d'Or

Where does Raheem Sterling’s future lie after Guardiola admission?
  • 15 Oct 2021

Sterling free to leave if he's not happy - Guardiola

Real Madrid’s Takefusa Kubo set to join Getafe on loan
  • 15 Oct 2021

Who is Takefusa Kubo? - The 'Japanese Messi' tipped for success at Madrid

Premier League Big Six, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham
  • 15 Oct 2021

Who has the hardest Premier League fixture list coming up?

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?
  • 15 Oct 2021

Bartomeu confirms Barcelona received €150m bid for Fati from English side

Aubameyang and Lacazette argue over Ozil’s No.10 shirt!
  • 14 Oct 2021

What boots do every Arsenal player wear?

Ansu Fati makes his return from injury for Barcelona
  • 14 Oct 2021

Barcelona sweat as Fati contract renewal delayed

Thierry Henry is Arsenal’s record goal scorer and a World Cup winner with France.
  • 13 Oct 2021

Henry questions whether Arsenal are heading in the right direction under Arteta

Karim Benzema
  • 13 Oct 2021

What boots do every Real Madrid player wear?

Fabio Blanco, wanted by Barcelona
  • 13 Oct 2021

Who is Fabio Blanco? Frankfurt winger who could be set for Barcelona

Pedri, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 13 Oct 2021

Revealed: The terms of the Barcelona offer Pedri will accept

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 12 Oct 2021

Who is Gavi? Barcelona's mercurial 17-year-old Spain wonderkid

Roma legend Totti was sold to Chelsea, reveals Cassano
  • 12 Oct 2021

Roma legend Totti explains why he rejected Real Madrid and Milan

Daniel Maldini, son of Paolo Maldini, Milan
  • 9 Oct 2021

Who is Daniel Maldini? - Son of Paolo hoping to make an impact at Milan

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Premier League, 2021/22
  • 8 Oct 2021

What boots do every Chelsea player wear?

Ansu Fati makes his return from injury for Barcelona
  • 8 Oct 2021

Who is Ansu Fati? - Barcelona's heir to Lionel Messi

‘No chance’ Gareth Bale retires after Euros, says Wales team-mate
  • 12 Oct 2021

Ferdinand tips Bale to retire at the end of the season

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga
  • 8 Oct 2021

Laporta explains why Messi couldn't stay: 'Barca is bigger than any player'

Barcelona, Camp Nou
  • 8 Oct 2021

Barca's financial problems played down by La Liga chief

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

Sancho is NOT struggling at Man Utd, insists team-mate