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

‘We will have discussions in the next few weeks’ – Arteta confident of striking Odegaard deal
  • 29 Jul 2021

Why Arsenal should not give up on Odegaard yet

Andrea Belotti
  • 29 Jul 2021

Roma and Arsenal target Belotti offered huge contract to remain at Torino

Who is Nuno Mendes? The Sporting left-back wanted by Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid
  • 29 Jul 2021

Who is Nuno Mendes? The Sporting left-back wanted by Man Utd, Man City and Madrid

Jadon Sancho after signing for Man Utd from Borussia Dortmund
  • 29 Jul 2021

How Sancho and Varane will change Man Utd's style

Where Haaland’s massive contract demands would put him on football’s pay scale
  • 29 Jul 2021

€175m is NOT too much for Haaland, insists the man who signed him for Salzburg

Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane sign for Man Utd
  • 29 Jul 2021

Solskjaer 'cant ask for more' backing from Man Utd after Sancho and Varane deals

Man Utd signed Lindelof over Van Dijk, claims former teammate
  • 28 Jul 2021

How Liverpool could line up this season with a returning Van Dijk

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 28 Jul 2021

Fiorentina desperate to keep Tottenham and Liverpool target Vlahovic

Is Erling Haaland Real Madrid’s future?
  • 28 Jul 2021

What Solskjaer's new contract means for Man Utd's Haaland pursuit

Liverpool legend believes Aaron Ramsey would be ‘a good signing’ for his former club
  • 28 Jul 2021

Where next for Aaron Ramsey?

Ex-Liverpool ace described as ‘Mbappe who broke his leg’
  • 28 Jul 2021

Real Madrid transfer blow as Mbappe reveals PSG dream

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

Barcelona hopeful Ilaix Moriba contract issues can be solved

Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi
  • 28 Jul 2021

Griezmann gives Barcelona Messi boost

‘Opportunist’ Laporte criticised for imminent switch to Spain
  • 27 Jul 2021

Five players who could replace Varane at Real Madrid

The stats that show why Kounde would be a fine Arsenal signing
  • 27 Jul 2021

Chelsea hoping to beat Spurs and Real Madrid to Kounde signing

Richarlison has been linked with a move to Real Madrid
  • 27 Jul 2021

No, Richarlison won't be signing for Real Madrid

Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid
  • 27 Jul 2021

How Man Utd will help Real Madrid sign Mbappe from PSG

Kalvin Phillips has become a vital member of the Leeds United squad
  • 27 Jul 2021

Man Utd and Liverpool target Phillips hailed as one of the best midfielders in the world

Raphael  Varane refuses to rule out Real Madrid exit this summer
  • 27 Jul 2021

Ferdinand warns Varane: 'He's got Burnley to go to in the Premier League'

Real Madrid's Raphael Varane is wanted by Man Utd
  • 26 Jul 2021

When will Varane to Man Utd be completed?