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

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal
  • 25 Sept 2021

The bookies' favourites to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd

Man Utd, Jadon Sancho, Manchester United
  • 24 Sept 2021

Sancho criticised for Man Utd display: 'This is not FIFA!'

Emre Demir, Barcelona's new signing
  • 23 Sept 2021

Who is Emre Demir? Barcelona's latest wonderkid acquisition

Erling Haaland has been prolific throughout his young career
  • 23 Sept 2021

Haaland will go to Real Madrid, not Liverpool, says former Reds favourite

Mohamed Salah in action during Liverpool v Milan in the Champions League
  • 23 Sept 2021

Liverpool told NOT to pay Salah £500k per week by club legend

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a spectacular goal for Barcelona against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final first leg in 2019 against Liverpool at the Camp Nou.
  • 23 Sept 2021

Messi made players seem better than they are - Koeman

Charlie Patino, Arsenal
  • 22 Sept 2021

Who is Charlie Patino? Arsenal’s 'best ever' youngster

Vinicius Jr celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Levante
  • 22 Sept 2021

'Vinicius Junior is the best player in La Liga now'

Mikel Arteta ‘loves’ Paris but remains focused on Arsenal amid PSG links
  • 20 Sept 2021

Arteta defended by former Arsenal team-mate: 'He needs trust and time'

Ibrahim Konate in pre-season action for Liverpool
  • 18 Sept 2021

Liverpool fans react to Konate's superb Premier League debut

Xavi at Al Sadd
  • 18 Sept 2021

Xavi set to axe SEVEN Barcelona players if he replaces Koeman

Per Mertesacker, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 18 Sept 2021

Arteta credits Mertesacker for 'incredible' work with Arsenal academy

Saul Niguez, Chelsea
  • 18 Sept 2021

'I didn't know if I was a Chelsea or Atletico player', confesses Saul

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

Haaland will break Ronaldo's Champions League record, says ex-Man Utd star

Matthijs de Ligt, Juventus
  • 18 Sept 2021

De Ligt could leave Juventus next summer, admits agent

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs
  • 17 Sept 2021

Juventus rule themselves out of Haaland race

Barcelona v Bayern Munich, Champions League
  • 17 Sept 2021

No Messi, no hope - Barcelona at risk of becoming European irrelevance

Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek, West Ham
  • 17 Sept 2021

'Rice and Soucek would walk into Man Utd's team'

‘Where is the loyalty?’ – Solskjaer against Aguero move after wild Man Utd rumours
  • 17 Sept 2021

Outcry as 'fake' Solskjaer picture used to display lack of leadership

Karim Benzema, Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona v Real Madrid
  • 17 Sept 2021

How much are Barcelona and Real Madrid worth to La Liga?