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

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

Jadon Sancho playing for Dortmund as links to Man Utd continue
  • 16 Jun 2021

It should be a 'no brainer' for Man Utd to sign Sancho, says Ferdinand

Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane at Euro 2020
  • 16 Jun 2021

Pogba receives praise from potential Man Utd team-mate Varane

Ben White: No surprise about transfer links, says Graeme Potter
  • 16 Jun 2021

Arsenal bid £40m for Premier League defender, Smith Rowe bid rejected

Three reasons why Jude Bellingham won’t join Chelsea next season
  • 16 Jun 2021

Why Chelsea are going for Haaland to get Bellingham

James Maddison: Should Manchester United target him again?
  • 16 Jun 2021

Arsenal set to target Maddison as alternative to Odegaard

Arsenal legend Seaman urges club to sign Zaha
  • 15 Jun 2021

Arsenal target Zaha understands any transfer must be for the good of Palace, says chairman

Where does Raheem Sterling’s future lie after Guardiola admission?
  • 15 Jun 2021

Sterling will not be used as a makeweight for Man City's Kane deal

Nicolas Pepe was sold by Lille to Arsenal for €80m
  • 15 Jun 2021

Arsenal legend demands change to club's transfer policy

Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani
  • 15 Jun 2021

Cavani still wants to return to South America despite Man Utd extension