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

New Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate: ‘Sergio Ramos is my idol’
  • 7 Jun 2021

Liverpool star praises Konate signing despite likely drop down the pecking order at Anfield

How much is Neymar’s new PSG deal worth?
  • 7 Jun 2021

Neymar never wanted to return to Barcelona, claims PSG president

Ancelotti: I don’t have the players at Everton to play the way I want
  • 5 Jun 2021

Ancelotti left Everton because they were 'miles away' from the top four

Who are the highest-paid athletes in the world? Conor McGregor tops rich list ahead of Messi and Ronaldo
  • 5 Jun 2021

Five milestones Messi can reach with new Barcelona deal

Leonardo Bonucci
  • 5 Jun 2021

Could Leonardo Bonucci cut it in the Premier League at the age of 34?

Clement Lenglet
  • 5 Jun 2021

Lenglet puts Barcelona exit rumours to rest: 'I'm not leaving'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21
  • 5 Jun 2021

Man Utd need to spend to catch Man City - Solskjaer

Paul Pogba has been important to Man Utd as an attacking force this season
  • 5 Jun 2021

Solskjaer pleads with Man Utd to retain Pogba: 'we need the best players'

Ruben Dias
  • 5 Jun 2021

Mourinho is right - Ruben Dias is the best defender in the world

Xavi at Al Sadd
  • 5 Jun 2021

Xavi reveals he rejected Barcelona return TWICE as Koeman set to stay

Gareth Bale responds to Wrexham transfer links
  • 4 Jun 2021

Bale confirms he will talk to Ancelotti about Real Madrid future

ECA declare Super League opposition as Agnelli goes AWOL
  • 4 Jun 2021

Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona want 'complete' football reform - Agnelli

Man Utd right to not let Donny van de Beek leave on loan
  • 4 Jun 2021

Liverpool urged to sign Man Utd misfit Donny van de Beek

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

Zidane slammed by former Madrid coach: 'He should have shown Perez more respect'

Ancelotti provides major update on the Real Madrid futures of Ramos and Bale
  • 4 Jun 2021

No more Mr Nice guy! Ancelotti cuts holidays at Madrid

Norwich tell Arsenal how much they’ll need to spend to sign Emiliano Buendia
  • 4 Jun 2021

How Arsenal could line up with £30m Buendia

Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid
  • 4 Jun 2021

Mbappe reveals why he rejected move to Real Madrid

Harry Kane deserves much more than what Tottenham give, says Spurs team-mate
  • 4 Jun 2021

Harry Kane 'deserves much more than Tottenham', says Spurs team-mate

Ronald Koeman
  • 3 Jun 2021

Official: Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona head coach

Donny van de Beek defended again by Solskjaer after another lacklustre display
  • 3 Jun 2021

The Worst European Team of the Season, featuring Van de Beek and Pjanic