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

Lucas Ocampos clarifies Sevilla future amid Liverpool speculation
  • 17 May 2021

Lucas Ocampos clarifies Sevilla future amid Liverpool speculation

How Dortmund almost signed Kylian Mbappe for free in 2016
  • 19 May 2021

How Dortmund almost signed Kylian Mbappe for free in 2016

Who is Wahid Faghir? The 17-year-old wonderkid wanted by Tottenham and Leicester
  • 17 May 2021

Who is Wahid Faghir? The 17-year-old wonderkid wanted by Tottenham and Leicester

Thomas Muller admits he could follow Thiago out of Bayern Munich
  • 19 May 2021

Thomas Muller admits he could follow Thiago out of Bayern Munich

Todibo slams ‘bogus’ culture at Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Todibo slams ‘bogus’ culture at Barcelona

From Pjanic to Trincao: Rating all of Barcelona’s 2020/21 signings
  • 17 May 2021

From Pjanic to Trincao: Rating all of Barcelona’s 2020/21 signings

Former Juventus star reveals Karim Benzema almost joined them in 2009
  • 17 May 2021

Former Juventus star reveals Karim Benzema almost joined them in 2009

With Roy Keane linked with Celtic, how have his Man Utd team-mates of old fared with management?
  • 19 May 2021

With Roy Keane linked with Celtic, how have his Man Utd team-mates of old fared with management?

Arsenal legend wants the club to go ‘all in’ to sign Jack Grealish
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal legend wants the club to go ‘all in’ to sign Jack Grealish

Romelu Lukaku to Barcelona – will it happen?
  • 19 May 2021

Romelu Lukaku to Barcelona – will it happen?

West Ham say Tomas Soucek is ‘going nowhere’ this summer despite Man Utd interest
  • 19 May 2021

West Ham say Tomas Soucek is ‘going nowhere’ this summer despite Man Utd interest

Joshua Kimmich eager to play with Messi or Ronaldo at Bayern Munich
  • 19 May 2021

Joshua Kimmich eager to play with Messi or Ronaldo at Bayern Munich

Five Arsenal stars set to be victims of summer clearout
  • 19 May 2021

Five Arsenal stars set to be victims of summer clearout

Sheffield United owner claims Chris Wilder demanded £4m to resign
  • 19 May 2021

Sheffield United owner claims Chris Wilder demanded £4m to resign

Wijnaldum responds to suggestions he has already signed for Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Wijnaldum responds to suggestions he has already signed for Barcelona

Football Manager 2021 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers
  • 17 May 2021

Football Manager 2021 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers

‘Arsenal have to find a way to sign Martin Odegaard’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Arsenal have to find a way to sign Martin Odegaard’

Ian Wright slams ‘disrespect’ being shown to Ings over Man City links
  • 19 May 2021

Ian Wright slams ‘disrespect’ being shown to Ings over Man City links

How would Pau Torres fit in at Manchester United?
  • 17 May 2021

How would Pau Torres fit in at Manchester United?

Beckham: Solskjaer is doing an incredible job at Man Utd
  • 12 Aug 2021

Beckham: Solskjaer is doing an incredible job at Man Utd