Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
Years of Experience
3,300+
Articles Written

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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

Alvarez, Fernandez and Barcola, 10 transfer sagas racing against time
  • 28 Aug 2026
Alvarez, Fernandez and Barcola: 10 transfer sagas racing against time
FC27, Kylian Mbappe
  • 28 Aug 2026
From Barry Davies to Guy Mowbray - the art of video game commentary explained
David Beckham, Inter Miami
  • 28 Aug 2026
Sir David Beckham in talks to buy French club
Esther Gonzalez
  • 27 Aug 2026
Gay footballer deletes pictures of partner and child after controversial Saudi Arabia switch
Gianni Infantino, Saudi Arabia
  • 27 Aug 2026
Infantino receives key support from 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia
Aleksander Ceferin, Gianni Infantino, UEFA
  • 27 Aug 2026
UEFA officially take criminal legal action against Gianni Infantino
Matteo Guendouzi, Fenerbahce vs Lyon brawl
  • 27 Aug 2026
Former Arsenal star fly kicked after giving middle finger to furious opposition crowd
Abdul Abdulmalik
  • 27 Aug 2026
The 'new Jamie Vardy' begs to leave fifth-tier side to achieve football dreams
Youri Tielemans, Man Utd
  • 27 Aug 2026
John McGinn had 'fat' concerns over new Man Utd midfielder Youri Tielemans
Martin O'Neill Celtic
  • 27 Aug 2026
Gineitis signs for Celtic as Hatate leaves - O'Neill's dream end to the transfer window after Champions League disaster
Man Utd Transfer News Today Michael Carrick
  • 27 Aug 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: €50m centre-back targeted after Hull disasterclass
Akos Buzsaky
  • 26 Aug 2026
Former Premier League footballer goes missing as police conduct search
Liverpool, Real Madrid, Champions League
  • 26 Aug 2026
Why Real Madrid are banned from playing Liverpool at Anfield
Cristiano Ronaldo, Ange Postecoglou
  • 26 Aug 2026
Ronaldo's miserable summer continues - Al-Nassr ace axed by Postecoglou
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino
  • 26 Aug 2026
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize was a 'breach' of the law
World Cup memorobillia
  • 26 Aug 2026
The most expensive pieces of World Cup memorabilia ever sold
Raheem Sterling, Feyenoord
  • 26 Aug 2026
Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after Lamborghini crash
Cambuur, Feyenoord
  • 25 Aug 2026
Fans burned and blinded as fireworks hurled into stand in the Netherlands
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar, MSN
  • 25 Aug 2026
Inter Miami warned against reuniting Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar in MLS
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 25 Aug 2026
Did Liverpool really have the worst transfer window in history in 2025?