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

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 30 Aug 2021

Rooney: Solskjaer must start winning trophies after Ronaldo arrival

‘Amad Diallo will challenge for the Ballon d’Or in five years’
  • 30 Aug 2021

What now for Amad after Feyenoord loan deal falls through?

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?
  • 28 Aug 2021

Koeman wants Barca sales: 'It is impossible for all of them to play'

Arteta responds to Arsenal fans over Martinelli concerns
  • 28 Aug 2021

Guardiola: Arteta is 'above and beyond' a good manager

Manchester City 5-0 Arsenal
  • 28 Aug 2021

Ten years on from 8-2 United defeat, Arsenal are hopeless again in Manchester

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates equalling Ali Daei's record for international goals for Portugal against France at Euro 2020.
  • 28 Aug 2021

Merson questions Ronaldo deal: 'Why not sign Harry Kane?'

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 27 Aug 2021

When will Ronaldo make his second Man Utd debut?

Villarreal win Europa League
  • 27 Aug 2021

Europa League draw and Europa Conference draw in full

Three reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo could move to PSG this summer
  • 27 Aug 2021

Five players who could replace Ronaldo at Juventus

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 27 Aug 2021

Solskjaer suggests Man Utd could hijack City's Ronaldo deal

Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United
  • 27 Aug 2021

Ronaldo criticised by Solskjaer ahead of potential Man City move

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, 2021-22
  • 27 Aug 2021

Five attackers that could still transfer this summer

Villarreal win Europa League
  • 27 Aug 2021

When is the Europa League group stage draw? Teams, pots, TV and streaming

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prolific scorer deep into his 30s.
  • 27 Aug 2021

How Man City could line up with Ronaldo

Who is Jules Kounde? The Sevilla star who nearly joined Man City and is wanted by Man Utd and Arsenal
  • 26 Aug 2021

Five defenders that could still transfer this summer

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

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus' transfer pact that blocks Ilaix move

‘Real Madrid should add Vinicius Junior to Kylian Mbappe deal’
  • 26 Aug 2021

Revealed: Mbappe's total cost to Real Madrid to reach €500m

Camavinga wants PSG move – but Real Madrid and Arsenal should keep hope
  • 25 Aug 2021

Five midfielders that could still transfer this summer

Van Gaal says Van de Beek wrong to join Man Utd after huge derby snub
  • 25 Aug 2021

Van de Beek will not get a chance at Man Utd - Ferdinand

What Sergio Aguero to PSG would mean for Kylian Mbappe’s future
  • 25 Aug 2021

'We're all broke' - Real Madrid's Super League argument blown up by Mbappe offer