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

Jarrod Bowen has been linked with Liverpool
  • 21 Jul 2021

Liverpool want Bowen - How does he compare to their other attackers?

How Juventus are planning for the post-Giorgio Chiellini era
  • 21 Jul 2021

Five clubs that should sign free agent Chiellini

David Alaba: Bayern Munich withdraw new contract offer
  • 21 Jul 2021

Alaba: Don't compare me to Real Madrid legend Ramos

Gareth Bale at Real Madrid
  • 20 Jul 2021

Gareth Bale is MLS bound... but not quite yet

Who will sign Celtic star Kristoffer Ajer this summer?
  • 20 Jul 2021

Kristoffer Ajer completes medical ahead of £13.5m Brentford transfer

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

Why Pjanic to Juventus speculation is a good thing for Messi, Arsenal and his own career

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos
  • 20 Jul 2021

Kroos receives further savage criticism from a German legend

Arsenal transfert target Albert Sambi Lokonga
  • 19 Jul 2021

OFFICIAL: Arsenal complete €21m Sambi Lokonga signing

Cavani, Suarez, Lewandowski & the 10 best number nines of the last decade
  • 19 Jul 2021

How Chelsea could line up with Lewandowski

Mikel Arteta rules out Arsenal selling Joe Willock to Newcastle
  • 19 Jul 2021

Will Joe Willock join Newcastle from Arsenal?

Luka Romero, the 'Mexican Messi' has joined Lazio
  • 19 Jul 2021

Who is Luka Romero? The 16-year-old 'Mexican Messi' joining Lazio

Neymar’s best years are behind him? Don’t be so sure
  • 19 Jul 2021

What does Neymar think of Ramos joining PSG?

Anderson at Man Utd
  • 19 Jul 2021

Anderson's love of McDonald's at Man Utd stopped him from becoming the best

Lingard would have been ‘perfect’ Man Utd player in Ronaldo and Rooney era – Neville
  • 19 Jul 2021

Solskjaer reveals whether Lingard is in Man Utd's plans

What Ancelotti to Real Madrid means for Man Utd’s Varane hunt
  • 18 Jul 2021

How Man Utd could line up with Sancho and Varane

Giroud poised to leave Chelsea in January with several clubs interested
  • 16 Jul 2021

Giroud confirms Chelsea departure ahead of Milan move

Kane transfer stance becomes clearer as Man Utd talk intensifies
  • 16 Jul 2021

Tottenham boss Nuno: Harry Kane is OUR player

Ceballos: I still think I can succeed at Real Madrid
  • 16 Jul 2021

Ceballos: Why the Premier League is better than La Liga

How much does Lionel Messi earn and what is the football legend’s net worth?
  • 16 Jul 2021

Why Messi will leave Barcelona before he is 39

‘Spread the wealth!’ – Man Utd told to use Kane money on three decisive signings
  • 16 Jul 2021

Tottenham have already identified Kane replacement - and he'll cost nothing