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

Mbappe urged to stay at PSG by French Sports Minister
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe urged to stay at PSG by French Sports Minister

Zidane asked about Mbappe transfer following sensational Champions League outing
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane asked about Mbappe transfer following sensational Champions League outing

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith laughs at speculation surrounding Liverpool target Konsa
  • 19 May 2021

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith laughs at speculation surrounding Liverpool target Konsa

Liverpool need to replace ‘nowhere near good enough’ Divock Origi – Carragher
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool need to replace ‘nowhere near good enough’ Divock Origi – Carragher

Zidane ‘has the power’ to bring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, says Pires
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane ‘has the power’ to bring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, says Pires

Why Odegaard could be the WORST person to try and convince Haaland to move to Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Why Odegaard could be the WORST person to try and convince Haaland to move to Madrid

Would Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez make a good Everton signing this summer?
  • 17 May 2021

Would Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez make a good Everton signing this summer?

Heung-min Son ‘very happy’ that Gareth Bale is finally getting game time
  • 17 May 2021

Heung-min Son ‘very happy’ that Gareth Bale is finally getting game time

Mourinho suggests more opportunities to start lie ahead for Gareth Bale
  • 17 May 2021

Mourinho suggests more opportunities to start lie ahead for Gareth Bale

Why Ajax sold Liverpool target Sven Botman to Lille for a nominal fee
  • 19 May 2021

Why Ajax sold Liverpool target Sven Botman to Lille for a nominal fee

Harry Kane will only leave Tottenham for £150m, so where could he go?
  • 19 May 2021

Harry Kane will only leave Tottenham for £150m, so where could he go?

Former Spurs star says some players don’t fit with Jose Mourinho’s style of play
  • 19 May 2021

Former Spurs star says some players don’t fit with Jose Mourinho’s style of play

Luis Suarez surprised at how well Atletico move as turned out
  • 17 May 2021

Luis Suarez surprised at how well Atletico move as turned out

Xavi: I respect Koeman, but I want the Barcelona job
  • 17 May 2021

Xavi: I respect Koeman, but I want the Barcelona job

Messi cares about winning trophies, not money – Laporta
  • 17 May 2021

Messi cares about winning trophies, not money – Laporta

Lyon retain hope of keeping Memphis Depay despite Barcelona interest
  • 19 May 2021

Lyon retain hope of keeping Memphis Depay despite Barcelona interest

Bundesliga chief labels Barcelona and Real Madrid as ‘poorly managed, cash-burning machines’
  • 19 May 2021

Bundesliga chief labels Barcelona and Real Madrid as ‘poorly managed, cash-burning machines’

Lingard will revel being ‘back in the spotlight’ after Man Utd nightmare
  • 19 May 2021

Lingard will revel being ‘back in the spotlight’ after Man Utd nightmare

Bale’s agent in Tottenham jibe: Ask Mourinho why he’s not playing
  • 19 May 2021

Bale’s agent in Tottenham jibe: Ask Mourinho why he’s not playing

‘How can you replace Messi?’ – Former Barcelona star fears for club
  • 17 May 2021

‘How can you replace Messi?’ – Former Barcelona star fears for club