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

European giants like Ajax and Celtic face ‘the end’ if Super League goes ahead
  • 23 May 2023

European giants like Ajax and Celtic face ‘the end’ if Super League goes ahead

Super League chairman Florentino Perez wants to bin 90-minute matches
  • 23 May 2023

Super League chairman Florentino Perez wants to bin 90-minute matches

Gary Neville fumes at ‘Big Six’ owners – ‘It is absolutely critical we stop these scavengers’
  • 23 May 2023

Gary Neville fumes at ‘Big Six’ owners – ‘It is absolutely critical we stop these scavengers’

  • 23 May 2023

Super League idea will not go far – Arsene Wenger

Mesut Ozil: ‘Kids want to win the Champions League, not a Super League’
  • 23 May 2023

Mesut Ozil: ‘Kids want to win the Champions League, not a Super League’

Leeds owner accuses Super League founders of ‘killing the dreams of millions’
  • 23 May 2023

Leeds owner accuses Super League founders of ‘killing the dreams of millions’

Can teams buy each other’s players in the new European Super League?
  • 23 May 2023

Can teams buy each other’s players in the new European Super League?

Perez, Agnelli, the Glazers, JP Morgan – Who are the ring-leaders behind the Super League?
  • 23 May 2023

Perez, Agnelli, the Glazers, JP Morgan – Who are the ring-leaders behind the Super League?

Liverpool’s entry into the European Super League is a ‘betrayal of heritage’, says Carragher
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool’s entry into the European Super League is a ‘betrayal of heritage’, says Carragher

Ferdinand slams European Super League: ‘Disgrace – a war on football’
  • 23 May 2023

Ferdinand slams European Super League: ‘Disgrace – a war on football’

Who is Martin Satriano? The Inter starlet attracting interest from Man City and PSG
  • 23 May 2021

Who is Martin Satriano? The Inter starlet attracting interest from Man City and PSG

Chelsea boss Tuchel praises Pulisic for stepping up his game over the last few weeks
  • 12 Aug 2021

Chelsea boss Tuchel praises Pulisic for stepping up his game over the last few weeks

Barcelona legend says club must accept it if Messi leaves: ‘Life goes on’
  • 23 May 2023

Barcelona legend says club must accept it if Messi leaves: ‘Life goes on’

Berbatov questions why Kane would move to Manchester United
  • 23 May 2023

Berbatov questions why Kane would move to Manchester United

Liverpool and Man Utd target Pau Torres urged to join Barcelona or Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool and Man Utd target Pau Torres urged to join Barcelona or Real Madrid

How good is Man Utd and Tottenham target Joachim Andersen?
  • 23 May 2023

How good is Man Utd and Tottenham target Joachim Andersen?

Pogba drops Mourinho bombshell as he says he is happy at Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

Pogba drops Mourinho bombshell as he says he is happy at Man Utd

Jose Mourinho gains unlikely ally in Carlo Ancelotti
  • 23 May 2023

Jose Mourinho gains unlikely ally in Carlo Ancelotti

How Fernando Torres went from fan favourite to flop following £50m transfer to Chelsea
  • 23 May 2023

How Fernando Torres went from fan favourite to flop following £50m transfer to Chelsea

Liverpool urged to ‘steal’ Jadon Sancho from under the noses of Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool urged to ‘steal’ Jadon Sancho from under the noses of Man Utd