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

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Morocco
  • 10 Apr 2026

La Liga now wants to hold a fixture in Casablanca after Miami plans fell apart

Barcelona, bacon
  • 10 Apr 2026

Is poor quality bacon the reason Barcelona lost against Atletico Madrid?

Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi, MLS
  • 9 Apr 2026

Salah urged to move to United States and become a MLS megastar like Messi

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 9 Apr 2026

Further World Cup tickets released but FIFA accused of deceiving fans with new category

Micky van de Ven, Tottenham, 2025/26
  • 9 Apr 2026

The battle against relegation: How are Tottenham players feeling at the moment?

Ted Lasso
  • 9 Apr 2026

Everything we know about Ted Lasso season four

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26
  • 9 Apr 2026

Ronaldo conspiracy claims hit Saudi Pro League as rival club issues furious statement

Arne Slot, Virgil van DIjk, Liverpool
  • 9 Apr 2026

Van Dijk left looking 'more uncomfortable than ever' after Slot decision

Real Madrid, Barcelona, retro, 1999, Raul, Pep Guardiola
  • 9 Apr 2026

Historic balls, kits and more - what can we expect from La Liga's 'retro' weekend?

Son Heung-min, LAFC, 2025
  • 8 Apr 2026

The 10 most expensive MLS transfers of all time

Mircea Lucescu
  • 8 Apr 2026

Mircea Lucescu deserves legendary status: Farewell to football's most underrated manager

Pollok Football Club
  • 8 Apr 2026

Glasgow outfit named as the best grassroots football club in Europe

Lamine Yamal, Spain, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 8 Apr 2026

FIFA to discipline Spanish Football Association after Islamophobic chants in Egypt fixture

Champions League draw
  • 8 Apr 2026

How Arsenal did Liverpool and Chelsea a huge Champions League favour by defeating Sporting CP

Celtic, Green Brigade
  • 8 Apr 2026

Celtic ultras group officially allowed back into stadium after five-month exile

Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT, 2025
  • 7 Apr 2026

Huge USMNT blow as first-team striker ruled out of the World Cup

Anfield, Liverpool
  • 7 Apr 2026

Why Liverpool fans won't be in Anfield for the warm-up against Fulham this weekend

James Rodriguez, Minnesota United
  • 7 Apr 2026

Minnesota Utd forced to deny claims that James Rodriguez is suffering from rare muscle-wasting condition

Aaron Ramsey, Pumas
  • 7 Apr 2026

Aaron Ramsey announces his official retirement from football

English team collage
  • 7 Apr 2026

The 54-year adventure that has seen one football fanatic visit 2,689 stadiums