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

Koeman: Barcelona are better with Messi than without him
  • 23 May 2023

Koeman: Barcelona are better with Messi than without him

Koeman comments on potential Eric Garcia transfer
  • 23 May 2023

Koeman comments on potential Eric Garcia transfer

Who is Brenner, the Brazilian wonderkid wanted by Arsenal, Juve and PSG?
  • 18 Aug 2021

Who is Brenner, the Brazilian wonderkid wanted by Arsenal, Juve and PSG?

Man Utd should sell Pogba, says Carragher
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd should sell Pogba, says Carragher

Cristiano Ronaldo to PSG? It’s possible, says Leonardo
  • 23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo to PSG? It’s possible, says Leonardo

PSG confirm contract talks for Neymar and Mbappe
  • 23 May 2023

PSG confirm contract talks for Neymar and Mbappe

Chelsea target Ahmedhodzic’s father slams agent over failed summer transfer
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea target Ahmedhodzic’s father slams agent over failed summer transfer

Dembele to play whilst in the shop window for Barca
  • 23 May 2023

Dembele to play whilst in the shop window for Barca

Giroud poised to leave Chelsea in January with several clubs interested
  • 23 May 2023

Giroud poised to leave Chelsea in January with several clubs interested

Man Utd set to loan out Henderson – where could he go?
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd set to loan out Henderson – where could he go?

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?
  • 23 May 2023

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?

Dortmund reveal why Reinier isn’t playing
  • 23 May 2023

Dortmund reveal why Reinier isn’t playing

Pjanic ‘not satisfied’ with just being at Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Pjanic ‘not satisfied’ with just being at Barcelona

Spurs want to match Son’s wages to Kane’s – Where could he go if negotiations fall?
  • 23 May 2023

Spurs want to match Son’s wages to Kane’s – Where could he go if negotiations fall?

Alves gives Dest clear advice: Pass to Lionel Messi
  • 23 May 2023

Alves gives Dest clear advice: Pass to Lionel Messi

Who is Ethan Galbraith, the Man Utd wonderkid compared to Xavi and Iniesta?
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Ethan Galbraith, the Man Utd wonderkid compared to Xavi and Iniesta?

David Silva – Should City have tried harder to keep him?
  • 19 May 2021

David Silva – Should City have tried harder to keep him?

Who is Andrea Berta, Man Utd’s target for director of football role?
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Andrea Berta, Man Utd’s target for director of football role?

There’s a new superstar goalkeeper on the market – enter Ruslan Neshcheret
  • 23 May 2023

There’s a new superstar goalkeeper on the market – enter Ruslan Neshcheret

‘Fed up’ Arteta to allow Saliba to leave Arsenal
  • 23 May 2023

‘Fed up’ Arteta to allow Saliba to leave Arsenal