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

Pep Guardiola ‘stole’ Champions League from Man City fans with team selection
  • 1 Jun 2021

Pep Guardiola ‘stole’ Champions League from Man City fans with team selection

European Team of the Season
  • 1 Jun 2021

European Team of the Season

Luis Suarez comments on Barcelona’s decision to partner Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi
  • 1 Jun 2021

Luis Suarez comments on Barcelona’s decision to partner Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi

Man City target Jack Grealish tipped to be the star player of the Euros
  • 1 Jun 2021

Man City target Jack Grealish tipped to be the star player of the Euros

Ronaldo tipped to leave Juventus and join Mourinho at Roma by Italy legend
  • 1 Jun 2021

Ronaldo tipped to leave Juventus and join Mourinho at Roma by Italy legend

Official: Eric Garcia to join Barcelona from Manchester City this summer
  • 1 Jun 2021

Official: Eric Garcia to join Barcelona from Manchester City this summer

Aurier to leave Tottenham, wants to join Pochettino at PSG
  • 31 May 2021

Aurier to leave Tottenham, wants to join Pochettino at PSG

The agent of Lautaro Martinez and Achraf Hakimi suggests they both could leave Inter
  • 31 May 2021

The agent of Lautaro Martinez and Achraf Hakimi suggests they both could leave Inter

Norwich tell Arsenal how much they’ll need to spend to sign Emiliano Buendia
  • 31 May 2021

Norwich tell Arsenal how much they’ll need to spend to sign Emiliano Buendia

Mbappe at Real Madrid? Benzema has his say on potential blockbuster transfer
  • 31 May 2021

Mbappe at Real Madrid? Benzema has his say on potential blockbuster transfer

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal
  • 31 May 2021

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal

Leroy Sane explains why he didn’t excel in his first season with Bayern Munich
  • 11 Aug 2021

Leroy Sane explains why he didn’t excel in his first season with Bayern Munich

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt comments on reported interest from Barcelona
  • 31 May 2021

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt comments on reported interest from Barcelona

Ronald Koeman’s representatives fire cryptic criticism to Barcelona over Dutchman’s treatment
  • 28 May 2021

Ronald Koeman’s representatives fire cryptic criticism to Barcelona over Dutchman’s treatment

Haaland, Kane and 10 strikers for Man City & Chelsea to fight over this summer
  • 28 May 2021

Haaland, Kane and 10 strikers for Man City & Chelsea to fight over this summer

New Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate: ‘Sergio Ramos is my idol’
  • 28 May 2021

New Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate: ‘Sergio Ramos is my idol’

‘No chance in this world’ Pochettino rejoins Tottenham with no Harry Kane, says former Spurs star
  • 28 May 2021

‘No chance in this world’ Pochettino rejoins Tottenham with no Harry Kane, says former Spurs star

Giddy Raphinha lost for words over Liverpool and Man Utd speculation
  • 28 May 2021

Giddy Raphinha lost for words over Liverpool and Man Utd speculation

Laporta sends ominous message as Koeman’s Barcelona fate to be decided next week
  • 28 May 2021

Laporta sends ominous message as Koeman’s Barcelona fate to be decided next week

Barcelona president Joan Laporta provides major contract update on Lionel Messi
  • 28 May 2021

Barcelona president Joan Laporta provides major contract update on Lionel Messi