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

Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane sign for Man Utd
  • 14 Aug 2021

Sancho and Varane in - Will Man Utd conduct any more transfer business this summer?

Who is Pau Torres? The Villarreal defender wanted by Man Utd, Man City and Real Madrid
  • 14 Aug 2021

Key defensive target rejects transfer to Tottenham

Memphis Depay in the Barcleona v Girona friendly match
  • 14 Aug 2021

Memphis and Garcia IN - How Barcelona could line up against Real Sociedad

PSG player Lionel Messi
  • 13 Aug 2021

Pochettino reveals how Messi's PSG move came about

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, 2020/21
  • 13 Aug 2021

Fantasy Football: The 10 best Premier League defenders for 2021-22

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi
  • 13 Aug 2021

Barcelona still owe Lionel Messi €52 million despite PSG move

Koeman’s future at Barcelona will be decided ‘in a week or 10 days’ says president Laporta
  • 13 Aug 2021

Koeman's plea for signings rejected by Barcelona hierarchy

Where does Raheem Sterling’s future lie after Guardiola admission?
  • 13 Aug 2021

Does Sterling see Grealish as a threat at Man City?

Young Tottenham star Dane Scarlett
  • 12 Aug 2021

Scarlett, Elliott and eight Premier League’s teenage stars to watch in 2021-22

Bernardo Silva: What the hell happened?
  • 12 Aug 2021

Arsenal embarrassment continues as ANOTHER huge star rejects move

James Ward-Prowse
  • 12 Aug 2021

Hasenhuttl provides major transfer update on Everton and Villa target Ward-Prowse

Alisson reveals transfer plans after Liverpool
  • 12 Aug 2021

Fantasy Football: The 10 best Premier League goalkeepers for 2021-22

Van Dijk tips helped Kabak find his feet at Liverpool
  • 12 Aug 2021

How Liverpool will line up in 2021-22

Barcelona’s €65m bust: Why it’s gone wrong for Miralem Pjanic
  • 12 Aug 2021

Three players closest to Barca exit as club races to register new stars

‘Barcelona haven’t even called to say I’m dismissed’ claims Setien
  • 12 Aug 2021

I wish Barcelona hadn't called me - Setien

Quiet night for Harry Kane amid transfer speculation
  • 11 Aug 2021

Fantasy Football: The 10 best Premier League forwards for 2021-22

Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi, the Clasico
  • 11 Aug 2021

Who has played with both Messi and Ronaldo? Ramos joins the group...

‘Liverpool play better without Mo Salah’ – Ex-Liverpool star says Reds should cash in on Egyptian
  • 11 Aug 2021

Fantasy Football: The 10 best Premier League midfielders for 2021-22

Lionel Messi and PSG CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi
  • 11 Aug 2021

PSG president on Messi deal: We have followed FFP from day one

Koeman’s future at Barcelona will be decided ‘in a week or 10 days’ says president Laporta
  • 11 Aug 2021

How Barcelona will line up WITHOUT new signings in La Liga opener