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

Harry Kane must go to Real Madrid if they come calling, says Woodgate
  • 22 Jun 2021

Kane backed to 'obliterate' Shearer record if he moves to Man City

Liverpool target Adama Traore allegedly ‘pissed off’ with Wolves
  • 22 Jun 2021

Adama Traore speaks on potential return to Barcelona

Goals and assists galore – Why Man Utd, Juventus & Inter want free transfer Calhanoglu
  • 21 Jun 2021

Calhanoglu set to complete sensational move from Milan to arch rivals Inter

Sergio Ramos: Who could replace him at Real Madrid?
  • 21 Jun 2021

Ramos criticised by former agent: 'You don't ignore Real Madrid!'

Jadon Sancho, Sergio Ramos
  • 21 Jun 2021

How Man Utd could line up with Sancho and Ramos

Sergio Ramos, Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid
  • 21 Jun 2021

Ramos to Roma - What is the defender's relationship with Mourinho like?

ISTANBUL, 24-03-2021, Ataturk Olympic Stadium. European Qualifiers Group G for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Turkey – Netherlands. Netherlands player Memphis Depay
  • 19 Jun 2021

Aguero out, Depay in: How Barcelona could line up with Memphis

Man City target Jack Grealish tipped to be the star player of the Euros
  • 18 Jun 2021

Mourinho: Grealish already knows his next club

Antoni Conte, Inter, 2020/21
  • 18 Jun 2021

Conte, now Gattuso - Why can't Tottenham find a manager?

Who is Patson Daka? The ‘new Samuel Eto’o’ coveted by Man Utd, Man City, and Liverpool
  • 18 Jun 2021

Who is Patson Daka? The ‘new Samuel Eto’o' heading to Leicester

What makes Odsonne Edouard such a good Celtic striker?
  • 18 Jun 2021

Leicester's move for Edouard collapses as Rodgers targets £30m alternative

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21
  • 18 Jun 2021

When will Messi sign a new contract at Barcelona? Koeman provides an update

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  • 18 Jun 2021

Did Ronaldo ACTUALLY cost Coca-Cola $4 billion?

Why £7.2m-a-year Willian leaving Arsenal for Inter Miami is a longshot
  • 17 Jun 2021

Arsenal keen on Porto winger to replace expensive flop Willian

Sergio Ramos transfer latest: Man Utd to sign the Real Madrid captain?
  • 17 Jun 2021

Sign Kounde, Alaba in defence – Madrid’s options to replace Sergio Ramos

Buffon confirms Juventus departure for the end of the season
  • 17 Jun 2021

Buffon completes sensational return to Parma 20 years after leaving

Keane lavishes praise on Man City target Grealish: ‘He’s like Cristiano Ronaldo’
  • 17 Jun 2021

Grealish reveals hope to one day play under Mourinho

Gennaro Gattuso
  • 17 Jun 2021

Gattuso leaves Fiorentina after just 23 days in charge with Mendes at the centre of the fallout

No Neymar, no problem: Depay will save Barcelona from more debt
  • 17 Jun 2021

Koeman confirms Depay has 'almost' signed for Barcelona

Sergio Ramos transfer latest: Man Utd to sign the Real Madrid captain?
  • 16 Jun 2021

Confirmed: Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid this week