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

Donnarumma set for Juventus move with Raiola poised for €20m payday
  • 19 May 2021

Donnarumma set for Juventus move with Raiola poised for €20m payday

Dortmund chief slams Raiola: ‘He can give a new interview about Haaland every day for all I care’
  • 19 May 2021

Dortmund chief slams Raiola: ‘He can give a new interview about Haaland every day for all I care’

Manchester United told to sign Harry Kane to become true title contenders
  • 19 May 2021

Manchester United told to sign Harry Kane to become true title contenders

Graham Potter tipped for Arsenal or Tottenham job after impressing with Brighton
  • 19 May 2021

Graham Potter tipped for Arsenal or Tottenham job after impressing with Brighton

Carragher warns that a ‘changing of the guard’ is required for Liverpool’s front three
  • 19 May 2021

Carragher warns that a ‘changing of the guard’ is required for Liverpool’s front three

Will Naby Keita be sold by Liverpool this summer? Jurgen Klopp has his say…
  • 19 May 2021

Will Naby Keita be sold by Liverpool this summer? Jurgen Klopp has his say…

Dembele denies claims of junk food and video games lifestyle at Barcelona
  • 17 May 2021

Dembele denies claims of junk food and video games lifestyle at Barcelona

Tuchel a fan of Loftus-Cheek: ‘He reminds me of Ballack, but his future at Chelsea is unclear’
  • 19 May 2021

Tuchel a fan of Loftus-Cheek: ‘He reminds me of Ballack, but his future at Chelsea is unclear’

Oscar Mingueza signs new Barcelona deal until 2023
  • 17 May 2021

Oscar Mingueza signs new Barcelona deal until 2023

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists the club need to spend to ease burden on Jack Grealish
  • 19 May 2021

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists the club need to spend to ease burden on Jack Grealish

Bayern Munich claim Nagelsmann compensation is not as much as €25m
  • 17 May 2021

Bayern Munich claim Nagelsmann compensation is not as much as €25m

Tottenham target Erik ten Hag signs a deal to remain Ajax head coach
  • 19 May 2021

Tottenham target Erik ten Hag signs a deal to remain Ajax head coach

Where would Philippe Coutinho fit in at Everton?
  • 19 May 2021

Where would Philippe Coutinho fit in at Everton?

Jan Oblak refuses to close the door on a move to the Premier League
  • 19 May 2021

Jan Oblak refuses to close the door on a move to the Premier League

Liverpool and Man Utd target Bissouma comments on current transfer speculation
  • 12 Aug 2021

Liverpool and Man Utd target Bissouma comments on current transfer speculation

How dumping Robinho to Man City for €42m was good business for Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

How dumping Robinho to Man City for €42m was good business for Real Madrid

Bakayoko future unclear as agent says his client wants to play Champions League football
  • 19 May 2021

Bakayoko future unclear as agent says his client wants to play Champions League football

What is the nickname of every football team in Europe’s top five leagues?
  • 19 May 2021

What is the nickname of every football team in Europe’s top five leagues?

Xavi: Barcelona have not taken advantage of having the best player ever in Messi
  • 17 May 2021

Xavi: Barcelona have not taken advantage of having the best player ever in Messi

‘Fat’ Hazard has never had the drive of Messi and Ronaldo, says former Chelsea star
  • 17 May 2021

‘Fat’ Hazard has never had the drive of Messi and Ronaldo, says former Chelsea star