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

Former Man Utd star on why Rashford will never be as prolific as Cavani
  • 19 May 2021

Former Man Utd star on why Rashford will never be as prolific as Cavani

Tuchel needs a top-class striker to win the Premier League with Chelsea, says Shearer
  • 19 May 2021

Tuchel needs a top-class striker to win the Premier League with Chelsea, says Shearer

Having Odegaard at Arsenal is amazing, says Thomas Partey
  • 17 May 2021

Having Odegaard at Arsenal is amazing, says Thomas Partey

Mbappe wants Neymar renewal: ‘He can make history at PSG’
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe wants Neymar renewal: ‘He can make history at PSG’

Luka Jovic: I’m no star, it was hard for me at Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Luka Jovic: I’m no star, it was hard for me at Real Madrid

PSG planning swoop for Inter’s Romelu Lukaku this summer
  • 19 May 2021

PSG planning swoop for Inter’s Romelu Lukaku this summer

Hodgson on Zaha future: ‘He wants to play in the Champions League’
  • 19 May 2021

Hodgson on Zaha future: ‘He wants to play in the Champions League’

Werner confident he’ll come good at Chelsea despite goal drought
  • 19 May 2021

Werner confident he’ll come good at Chelsea despite goal drought

Bale must be given more playing time despite form, says former Tottenham team-mate
  • 19 May 2021

Bale must be given more playing time despite form, says former Tottenham team-mate

Mourinho wanted me to join Tottenham, confirms Willian Jose
  • 19 May 2021

Mourinho wanted me to join Tottenham, confirms Willian Jose

Zidane on Real Madrid future: If they want me to quit, I’m not going to quit
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane on Real Madrid future: If they want me to quit, I’m not going to quit

Suarez: I was surprised when Koeman told me I wasn’t wanted at Barcelona
  • 17 May 2021

Suarez: I was surprised when Koeman told me I wasn’t wanted at Barcelona

Erik ten Hag laments ‘unbelievably annoying’ Sebastien Haller squad error at Ajax
  • 19 May 2021

Erik ten Hag laments ‘unbelievably annoying’ Sebastien Haller squad error at Ajax

Almiron on Newcastle future: My goal is to stay in the Premier League
  • 19 May 2021

Almiron on Newcastle future: My goal is to stay in the Premier League

Preston fully expected Ben Davies to join Celtic before Liverpool swooped in
  • 19 May 2021

Preston fully expected Ben Davies to join Celtic before Liverpool swooped in

Neymar on why the Premier League might not be for him
  • 19 May 2021

Neymar on why the Premier League might not be for him

Messi salary defended by Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal
  • 17 May 2021

Messi salary defended by Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal

Di Maria accused of disrespect by Koeman over Messi comments
  • 19 May 2021

Di Maria accused of disrespect by Koeman over Messi comments

Real Madrid open to Vinicius Junior sale after poor season
  • 17 May 2021

Real Madrid open to Vinicius Junior sale after poor season

Who can replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid this summer?
  • 19 May 2021

Who can replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid this summer?