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

Aguero out, Laporte in doubt: The Man City players who could leave this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Aguero out, Laporte in doubt: The Man City players who could leave this summer

26 goals, 19 wins – Messi’s incredible Clasico stats
  • 17 May 2021

26 goals, 19 wins – Messi’s incredible Clasico stats

Juventus and Tottenham target Mikkel Damsgaard likely to stay at Sampdoria
  • 19 May 2021

Juventus and Tottenham target Mikkel Damsgaard likely to stay at Sampdoria

Sergio Ramos would be ‘badly’ missed at Real Madrid, says former Blancos star
  • 17 May 2021

Sergio Ramos would be ‘badly’ missed at Real Madrid, says former Blancos star

Who is Jordan Larsson? The son of Henrik who could be on his way to Dortmund
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Jordan Larsson? The son of Henrik who could be on his way to Dortmund

PSG prefer Navas to Donnarumma – how do they compare?
  • 19 May 2021

PSG prefer Navas to Donnarumma – how do they compare?

Football Manager 2021 top bargains: All the best cheap signings
  • 17 May 2021

Football Manager 2021 top bargains: All the best cheap signings

PSG promise ‘concrete’ outcome soon for Neymar and Mbappe contract talks
  • 17 May 2021

PSG promise ‘concrete’ outcome soon for Neymar and Mbappe contract talks

Arteta: Now is not the time to talk about Torreira leaving Arsenal for Argentina
  • 17 May 2021

Arteta: Now is not the time to talk about Torreira leaving Arsenal for Argentina

When will Amad Diallo start for Manchester United?
  • 17 May 2021

When will Amad Diallo start for Manchester United?

‘Arteta needs to get rid of half the dressing room at Arsenal’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Arteta needs to get rid of half the dressing room at Arsenal’

Rummenigge concedes more players could leave Bayern along with Alaba this summer
  • 17 May 2021

Rummenigge concedes more players could leave Bayern along with Alaba this summer

Where Kevin De Bruyne ranks in the Premier League’s greatest passers
  • 19 May 2021

Where Kevin De Bruyne ranks in the Premier League’s greatest passers

Vinicius Jr finally starts to repay Real Madrid after Alexander-Arnold lesson
  • 17 May 2021

Vinicius Jr finally starts to repay Real Madrid after Alexander-Arnold lesson

Salah tipped to leave Liverpool ‘if a better offer comes in’ from another club
  • 19 May 2021

Salah tipped to leave Liverpool ‘if a better offer comes in’ from another club

Sergio Aguero would be a good fit for Arsenal, says former Man City team-mate
  • 19 May 2021

Sergio Aguero would be a good fit for Arsenal, says former Man City team-mate

Who is Albert Tjaaland? The wonderkid cousin of Erling Haaland who dreams of Liverpool move
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Albert Tjaaland? The wonderkid cousin of Erling Haaland who dreams of Liverpool move

Haaland’s agent Raiola labelled cheeky and disrespectful over transfer trips
  • 17 May 2021

Haaland’s agent Raiola labelled cheeky and disrespectful over transfer trips

‘Lazy’ Aubameyang may end up like Ozil at Arsenal – Carragher
  • 19 May 2021

‘Lazy’ Aubameyang may end up like Ozil at Arsenal – Carragher

Who is Todd Cantwell? The Norwich star wanted by Tottenham and Leeds
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Todd Cantwell? The Norwich star wanted by Tottenham and Leeds