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

Dortmund chief: Haaland will be with us for a long time
  • 23 May 2023

Dortmund chief: Haaland will be with us for a long time

Calhanoglu to Man Utd – what does that mean for Bruno Fernandes?
  • 19 May 2021

Calhanoglu to Man Utd – what does that mean for Bruno Fernandes?

La Liga president keen for Messi to stay with Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

La Liga president keen for Messi to stay with Barcelona

Could Kubo leave Villarreal in January and return to Madrid?
  • 23 May 2023

Could Kubo leave Villarreal in January and return to Madrid?

Guardiola had plans to make Odegaard the best player in the world
  • 23 May 2023

Guardiola had plans to make Odegaard the best player in the world

Thiago backed to succeed at Liverpool by Xabi Alonso
  • 23 May 2023

Thiago backed to succeed at Liverpool by Xabi Alonso

Modric: I want to end my career at Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

Modric: I want to end my career at Real Madrid

Sir Alex wouldn’t have signed majority of Man Utd stars – Scholes
  • 23 May 2023

Sir Alex wouldn’t have signed majority of Man Utd stars – Scholes

No, Javier Mascherano won’t be playing for Barcelona again
  • 23 May 2023

No, Javier Mascherano won’t be playing for Barcelona again

Varane is not for sale, says Madrid coach Zidane
  • 23 May 2023

Varane is not for sale, says Madrid coach Zidane

Chelsea target Ahmedhodzic subject of ‘enormous interest’ from other clubs
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea target Ahmedhodzic subject of ‘enormous interest’ from other clubs

Camavinga not concerned with ‘dream’ teams at the moment
  • 23 May 2023

Camavinga not concerned with ‘dream’ teams at the moment

Guardiola: I want Messi to stay at Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Guardiola: I want Messi to stay at Barcelona

Frustrated Koeman take umbrage to Messi questions
  • 23 May 2023

Frustrated Koeman take umbrage to Messi questions

Bruce slams Almiron’s ‘amateur’ agent: ‘He’s just looking to make a fast buck’
  • 23 May 2023

Bruce slams Almiron’s ‘amateur’ agent: ‘He’s just looking to make a fast buck’

Messi joining Man City is now inevitable – Sinclair
  • 23 May 2023

Messi joining Man City is now inevitable – Sinclair

Ambitious Rooney wants Derby job permanently
  • 23 May 2023

Ambitious Rooney wants Derby job permanently

Barca presidential hopeful hoping Xavi can be the club’s Sir Alex Ferguson
  • 23 May 2023

Barca presidential hopeful hoping Xavi can be the club’s Sir Alex Ferguson

Liverpool should only sign Ramos if they are desperate, says club legend
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool should only sign Ramos if they are desperate, says club legend

Samuel Eto’o set to come out of retirement in the Spanish third division
  • 23 May 2023

Samuel Eto’o set to come out of retirement in the Spanish third division