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

Ruben Dias has surpassed even Van Dijk with award-winning season
  • 25 May 2021

Ruben Dias has surpassed even Van Dijk with award-winning season

Andrea Pirlo: ‘Of course’ I want to keep Juventus job
  • 11 Aug 2021

Andrea Pirlo: ‘Of course’ I want to keep Juventus job

‘Man City will not pay £150m for Harry Kane’, says Micah Richards
  • 22 May 2021

‘Man City will not pay £150m for Harry Kane’, says Micah Richards

Benzema France recall shows Real Madrid how indispensable he is
  • 23 May 2021

Benzema France recall shows Real Madrid how indispensable he is

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

Ancelotti: I don’t have the players at Everton to play the way I want

Juan Mata to decide own Man Utd future with contract set to expire next month
  • 22 May 2021

Juan Mata to decide own Man Utd future with contract set to expire next month

Ronaldo exit rumours intensify as Juventus superstar moves his supercars
  • 22 May 2021

Ronaldo exit rumours intensify as Juventus superstar moves his supercars

Could Riyad Mahrez leave Man City? The Algerian comments on his future
  • 21 May 2021

Could Riyad Mahrez leave Man City? The Algerian comments on his future

Alisson and six goalkeepers who have scored in the Premier League
  • 22 May 2021

Alisson and six goalkeepers who have scored in the Premier League

Ronald Koeman deserves to keep Barcelona job, insists Rivaldo
  • 17 May 2021

Ronald Koeman deserves to keep Barcelona job, insists Rivaldo

‘Lautaro Martinez will go do Atletico Madrid’, says former Inter star
  • 19 May 2021

‘Lautaro Martinez will go do Atletico Madrid’, says former Inter star

How Tottenham Hotspur bought five flops with €100m Gareth Bale money
  • 19 May 2021

How Tottenham Hotspur bought five flops with €100m Gareth Bale money

Van de Beek makes the Netherlands squad, but Man Utd future is far from certain
  • 19 May 2021

Van de Beek makes the Netherlands squad, but Man Utd future is far from certain

Juventus to ask players to delay wages for four months, including Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 19 May 2021

Juventus to ask players to delay wages for four months, including Cristiano Ronaldo

Aston Villa boss Smith refusing to rise to speculation surrounding Grealish
  • 19 May 2021

Aston Villa boss Smith refusing to rise to speculation surrounding Grealish

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

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

How Leicester built a Champions League team by selling Maguire to Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

How Leicester built a Champions League team by selling Maguire to Man Utd

Man Utd linked with £68m Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente
  • 17 May 2021

Man Utd linked with £68m Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente

Lautaro Martinez to wait and see the state of Inter before signing new contract
  • 19 May 2021

Lautaro Martinez to wait and see the state of Inter before signing new contract

Jurgen Klopp doesn’t think Mbappe, Haaland, or Sancho will be moving anywhere this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Jurgen Klopp doesn’t think Mbappe, Haaland, or Sancho will be moving anywhere this summer