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

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

Barcelona disaster continues as NO new players eligible for league opener

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21
  • 11 Aug 2021

Five clubs that would have been BETTER for Messi than PSG

Lionel Messi with 2021 Copa America gold medal
  • 10 Aug 2021

The records Messi broke at Barcelona

Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Torino for Inter
  • 9 Aug 2021

Inter owners slammed by former striker with Lukaku set to leave for Chelsea

Everyone wants Lionel Messi in their team, says PSG’s Leandro Paredes
  • 9 Aug 2021

Barcelona members attempt to BLOCK Messi's move to PSG

Aubameyang’s Europa League attitude criticised: ‘He’s got to turn up’
  • 9 Aug 2021

How Arsenal will line up in 2021-22

James Maddison and Jack Grealish
  • 9 Aug 2021

Maddison to cost Arsenal as much as £100m Grealish?

Lionel Messi could be closer than ever to staying at Barcelona
  • 9 Aug 2021

Messi to PSG: Who are the Champions League favourites?

Lionel Messi v Kylian Mbappe
  • 9 Aug 2021

Messi v Mbappe: Goals, assists, trophies, net worth

Son Heung Min scores against Arsenal, pre-season, 2021-22
  • 8 Aug 2021

Arsenal's awful pre-season goes from bad to worse

Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, Euro 2020 final
  • 6 Aug 2021

How Man City will line up with £100m Grealish

Romelu Lukaku cools exit talk after Inter’s Serie A triumph
  • 4 Aug 2021

Lukaku asks Inter to accept big money Chelsea offer

Three clubs that could rescue Raheem Sterling from Man City this summer
  • 4 Aug 2021

What does Man City's Grealish acquisition mean for Sterling?

Danny Ings will only be sold for unavoidable offer – Ralph Hasenhuttl
  • 4 Aug 2021

Man City target Danny Ings joins Aston Villa from Southampton

Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring on his West Ham debut against Aston Villa
  • 4 Aug 2021

Man Utd man Lingard reveals why West Ham move was so rewarding

Bournemouth star Danjuma: There has been contact with Ajax and Premier League sides
  • 4 Aug 2021

What would Arnaut Danjuma bring to Liverpool?

Who is Todd Cantwell? The Norwich star wanted by Tottenham and Leeds
  • 4 Aug 2021

Aston Villa identify Grealish replacement - and it's not Bailey or Buendia

Are Manchester City likely to sign Lionel Messi?
  • 4 Aug 2021

La Liga receives huge cash injection, but is that bad news for Barcelona and Messi?

Van Gaal to AZ rumours swirl as ex-Man Utd boss spotted in stands
  • 4 Aug 2021

King Louis is back! How Van Gaal performed at Man Utd, Barca and Bayern

The stats that show why Kounde would be a fine Arsenal signing
  • 3 Aug 2021

How much is Chelsea target Kounde worth?