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

Emerson Royal at Barcelona
  • 3 Sept 2021

Barcelona hurt me by telling me to leave - Tottenham new boy Emerson

Lionel Messi is closing in on a new contract with Barcelona
  • 3 Sept 2021

Messi will return to Barcelona from PSG, insists former Blaugrana star

Kylian Mbappe: Would he upgrade Real Madrid’s attack?
  • 3 Sept 2021

Spanish football NEEDS Mbappe after Ronaldo and Messi era, says La Liga star

Moyes: No contact from Chelsea or Man Utd to sign Rice
  • 2 Sept 2021

Man Utd's dream XI: How the Red Devils wanted to line up this season

New Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku
  • 2 Sept 2021

How Chelsea made a PROFIT despite Lukaku & Saul signings

Arteta confirms whether Arsenal have offered David Luiz a new deal
  • 2 Sept 2021

Free agents still available to sign this summer after the transfer window

Barcelona can’t allow Ilaix Moriba to leave, says Barca B coach
  • 2 Sept 2021

Moriba slams 'lies' reported over Barcelona exit

Mbappe at Real Madrid? Benzema has his say on potential blockbuster transfer
  • 2 Sept 2021

Mbappe will be a Real Madrid player, Benzema promises

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

Haaland's 'future is abroad', says former Bayern chief Rummenigge

Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Atalanta in the Champions League
  • 1 Sept 2021

Arsenal's dream XI: How the Gunners wanted to line up this season

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG
  • 1 Sept 2021

Mbappe rejects chance to become world's best paid footballer at PSG

Chelsea striker romelu Lukaku
  • 1 Sept 2021

Winners and losers of summer transfer window

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prolific scorer deep into his 30s.
  • 1 Sept 2021

Premier League 2021/22 summer signings: Ronaldo, Lukaku, Grealish & all the completed transfers

Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez at Barcelona
  • 1 Sept 2021

Barca busted, Madrid Mbappeless - Atleti have the best squad in Spain

Memphis Depay, Barcelona v Getafe, 2021-22
  • 1 Sept 2021

No Messi, no Griezmann - How Barcelona will line up this season

Who is Ilaix Moriba? The Barcelona wonderkid forming a bond with Lionel Messi
  • 31 Aug 2021

Ilaix Moriba and Barcelona: From €100m release clause to a cut-price exit

Three reasons why Real Madrid should re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Man Utd confirm Cristiano Ronaldo signing

Moise Kean, Juventus, 2018-19
  • 31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Juventus sign Moise Kean from Everton

Paul Pogba celebrates with Man Utd team-mate Bruno Fernandes during a 5-1 win over Leeds
  • 30 Aug 2021

Pogba: I am very happy at Manchester United

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde playing for Sevilla in La Liga
  • 30 Aug 2021

Will Chelsea sign Kounde before the end of the transfer window?