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

Klopp discusses Salah ‘greed’ amid his special Liverpool season
  • 30 Jun 2021

Liverpool set to lose out on major transfer target

Benitez: Which Premier League club will the Spanish coach go to next?
  • 29 Jun 2021

Rafa Benitez set to become next Everton manager

Memphis Depay in a match for Man Utd against Feyenoord in 2016
  • 29 Jun 2021

Depay was professional yet childish at Man Utd, says Mourinho

Patrick Vieira sacked by Nice following five straight defeats
  • 29 Jun 2021

Crystal Palace set to appoint Patrick Vieira as new manager

Wolves on the cusp of signing Willian Jose from Real Sociedad
  • 29 Jun 2021

Sociedad wouldn't let me go to Barca or Man Utd, claims Willian Jose

Fernandinho, Manchester City, 2020/21
  • 29 Jun 2021

Manchester City ace signs contract extension

Lionel Messi scores for Argentina against Bolivia at the Copa America
  • 29 Jun 2021

Messi dazzles for Argentina ONE DAY before Barca contract expires

Out of contract in 2022: Mbappe, Pogba, Ronaldo & best free agents available on a Bosman next year
  • 29 Jun 2021

Pogba needs someone like Roy Keane next to him - Vieira

Eduardo Camavinga replacing Paul Pogba for France
  • 28 Jun 2021

Pogba: Man Utd target Camavinga is like Mbappe

Wesley Fofana
  • 28 Jun 2021

Real Madrid identify Premier League replacement for Varane

Memphis Depay in a match for Man Utd against Feyenoord in 2016
  • 28 Jun 2021

Mourinho and Man Utd didn't have time for Depay, claims Neville

Haaland, Mbappe
  • 28 Jun 2021

Barca legend Iniesta wants Mbappe over Haaland at Camp Nou

It is ‘impossible’ for Super League clubs to be banned from leagues, says Florentino Perez
  • 28 Jun 2021

Madrid president Perez slammed by La Liga: 'He thinks he is Robin Hood!'

Man Utd linked with £68m Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente
  • 28 Jun 2021

Spain star won’t rule out Liverpool or Man Utd move

Should Manchester United sign Raphael Varane?
  • 14 Jul 2021

Real Madrid: 'No offers' for Man Utd target Varane

Real Madrid wouldn’t let me build a new squad, claims Zinedine Zidane
  • 25 Jun 2021

Zidane didn't even write his own goodbye letter, claims Madrid president Perez

Kylian Mbappe PSG 2020/21
  • 25 Jun 2021

Real Madrid president Perez comments on Mbappe links

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates equalling Ali Daei's record for international goals for Portugal against France at Euro 2020.
  • 25 Jun 2021

Euro 2020 Team of the Group Stage: Ronaldo and Pogba star

Gilmour hints at loan move: I’m a Chelsea player right now
  • 24 Jun 2021

Chelsea must treat Gilmour the way City treated Foden, says Souness

Neymar and Paulinho, Brazil
  • 24 Jun 2021

Brazil star admits he'd be 'delighted' with Barca return