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

Cavani, Suarez, Lewandowski & the 10 best number nines of the last decade
  • 11 Jun 2021

Real Madrid targeting Lewandowski as Haaland and Mbappe alternative

Xavi at Al Sadd
  • 11 Jun 2021

Xavi: I am available to coach Barcelona

How Barcelona could line up with Wijnaldum next season
  • 11 Jun 2021

Wijnaldum comments on PSG transfer following Barcelona rejection

Former Chelsea and Tottenham transfer target Onana given 12-month doping ban
  • 10 Jun 2021

Arsenal could swoop for Andre Onana after doping ban reduced

Kevin De Bruyne: I am happy at Manchester City
  • 10 Jun 2021

Man Utd 10-8 Real Madrid: Which club has the most players at Euro 2020?

Ange Postecoglou
  • 4 Jan 2023

Ange Postecoglou confirmed as new manager of Celtic

Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi
  • 10 Jun 2021

Griezmann: Messi turns melons into caviar

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!
  • 10 Jun 2021

Ronald Koeman deserved to continue as Barca boss, says Jordi Alba

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

Inter Miami owner hopeful the club will sign Lionel Messi

N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba
  • 9 Jun 2021

Europe's best midfield parnership? The incredible stat that Pogba and Kante boast

Jack Grealish, Harry Kane
  • 9 Jun 2021

Future Man City team-mates? Jack Grealish full of praise for Harry Kane

Caio Henrique
  • 9 Jun 2021

Barcelona and PSG target Caio Henrique responds to transfer speculation

Gary Neville
  • 9 Jun 2021

Premier League 'Big Six' combined fine of £22m for Super League labelled an embarrassment

Chelsea, Arsenal or Milan? Dean Henderson at Man Utd crossroads
  • 9 Jun 2021

Henderson warns De Gea: I will '100%' be Man Utd number one at some point

Andrea Belotti
  • 9 Jun 2021

'Never in life' would Torino sell Andrea Belotti to Juventus, insists president

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal coach
  • 9 Jun 2021

Kroenke urged to give Arteta £200m Arsenal transfer warchest

Metinho
  • 7 Jun 2021

Who is Metinho? The young Brazilian likened to Pogba and poised for Man City move

Florian Wirtz
  • 7 Jun 2021

Euro Under-21 Top Five Players of the Tournament, featuring Boadu and Wirtz

Wilfried Zaha
  • 7 Jun 2021

Arsenal told to sign star who is 'exactly what they need' by Petit

Raiola’s Monte Carlo meeting to discuss Ronaldo-Pogba swap and Donnarumma
  • 7 Jun 2021

Donnarumma remains an 'absolute professional', claims Milan director Gazidis