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

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Liverpool, Man City
  • 2 Oct 2021

Klopp v Guardiola head-to-head: Who has the most wins?

Real Madrid transfer target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG in Ligue 1, 2020/21
  • 1 Oct 2021

Why Real Madrid are in good financial shape to sign Kylian Mbappe

Noussair Mazraoui, Ajax
  • 30 Sept 2021

Barca eye up Ajax star for 2022 Bosman move

Luis Enrique has been linked with a return to Barcelona
  • 30 Sept 2021

Luis Enrique has no intention of returning to Barcelona

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds Utd
  • 30 Sept 2021

Kalvin Phillips: What clubs will fight Man Utd for Leeds star?

Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani
  • 30 Sept 2021

Real Madrid enter Cavani race - what this means for Barca and Man Utd

Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona boss after talks with Joan Laporta
  • 30 Sept 2021

Barcelona star says Koeman MUST STAY after Benfica humiliation

Should Manchester United sell Diogo Dalot to Milan?
  • 29 Sept 2021

The crazy lengths Dalot went to keep his Man Utd dream alive

‘I’m open for everything’ – Leno coy on Arsenal future
  • 29 Sept 2021

Leno hints at Arsenal exit: No reason for Arteta to drop me!

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 29 Sept 2021

What next for fallen star Dele Alli?

Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid on loan from Barcelona
  • 29 Sept 2021

Griezmann: Why leaving Barca for Atleti was so hard

Lionel Messi, PSG v Man City, Champions League
  • 28 Sept 2021

Lionel Messi arrives! - Argentine finally makes mark at PSG on the big stage

Sir Alex Ferguson’s 10 best Man Utd signings – Ranked
  • 28 Sept 2021

Sir Alex Ferguson reiterates the one player he regrets not signing at Man Utd

Solskjaer downplays the need for Man United transfers in January
  • 28 Sept 2021

Solskjaer comments on Man Utd pressure: 'It is a privilege'

Erling Haaland celebrates hat-trick in DFB-Pokal first round
  • 28 Sept 2021

Dortmund identify two potential Haaland replacements from Ligue 1

Barcelona, Camp Nou
  • 28 Sept 2021

Barcelona receive €1.5bn offer to wipe debt

Could Ansu Fati leave Barcelona for Juventus?
  • 25 Sept 2021

Ansu Fati lacks concentration after Messi departure - Koeman

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool v Brentford
  • 25 Sept 2021

Salah makes history for Liverpool in Brentford thriller

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez linked with Barcelona job
  • 25 Sept 2021

Barcelona president Laporta wants Martinez, not Xavi, as new head coach

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?
  • 25 Sept 2021

Ansu Fati will return for Barcelona against Levante