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

Cantona hopes Solskjaer can emulate what Guardiola achieved at Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Cantona hopes Solskjaer can emulate what Guardiola achieved at Barcelona

Chelsea and Barcelona tipped to make swap deal for Jorginho and Pjanic this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea and Barcelona tipped to make swap deal for Jorginho and Pjanic this summer

Southampton land blow on Tottenham and Everton amid Ings links
  • 17 May 2021

Southampton land blow on Tottenham and Everton amid Ings links

Neymar: I want to play with Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 19 May 2021

Neymar: I want to play with Cristiano Ronaldo

How Bordeaux shifted Malcom to Barcelona for an exorbitant fee
  • 19 May 2021

How Bordeaux shifted Malcom to Barcelona for an exorbitant fee

Lautaro Martinez glad move to Barcelona fell through in the summer
  • 19 May 2021

Lautaro Martinez glad move to Barcelona fell through in the summer

Nobody in the Arsenal dressing room wants to leave, says Bernd Leno
  • 19 May 2021

Nobody in the Arsenal dressing room wants to leave, says Bernd Leno

Lewandowski to move to Serie A? The Bayern striker has his say…
  • 19 May 2021

Lewandowski to move to Serie A? The Bayern striker has his say…

The astronomical world record cost of Man City’s title victory
  • 19 May 2021

The astronomical world record cost of Man City’s title victory

Man Utd target Kamaldeen keen to leave Nordsjaelland this summer
  • 25 May 2021

Man Utd target Kamaldeen keen to leave Nordsjaelland this summer

Buffon confirms Juventus departure for the end of the season
  • 19 May 2021

Buffon confirms Juventus departure for the end of the season

‘Magnificent’ Aguero would be a great signing for Barcelona, insists Rivaldo
  • 19 May 2021

‘Magnificent’ Aguero would be a great signing for Barcelona, insists Rivaldo

Man Utd risked another Falcao ‘laughing stock’ signing when they brought in Cavani – Neville
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd risked another Falcao ‘laughing stock’ signing when they brought in Cavani – Neville

OFFICIAL: Edinson Cavani to remain at Man Utd as contract extension confirmed
  • 19 May 2021

OFFICIAL: Edinson Cavani to remain at Man Utd as contract extension confirmed

Eze destined to play at the highest level, says Crystal Palace boss Hodgson
  • 19 May 2021

Eze destined to play at the highest level, says Crystal Palace boss Hodgson

Juventus to be kicked out Serie A if they do not withdraw from European Super League
  • 19 May 2021

Juventus to be kicked out Serie A if they do not withdraw from European Super League

Neymar past his best and not as important to PSG as Mbappe, says club favourite
  • 19 May 2021

Neymar past his best and not as important to PSG as Mbappe, says club favourite

How Villarreal sent injury-ravaged Eric Bailly to Man Utd for £30m
  • 19 May 2021

How Villarreal sent injury-ravaged Eric Bailly to Man Utd for £30m

Conor McGregor hints at football club ownership with Man Utd or Celtic
  • 19 May 2021

Conor McGregor hints at football club ownership with Man Utd or Celtic

Jorginho’s agent reveals when his client will leave Chelsea
  • 19 May 2021

Jorginho’s agent reveals when his client will leave Chelsea