Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
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3,300+
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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

Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 25 Aug 2026
FIFA Legends want Infantino out but support comes from surprise Champions League icon
Mannheim and Kaiserslautern
  • 25 Aug 2026
Horse s*** in the box, 35 police injured - Incredible scenes as fan rioting halts German Cup match
Jed York, 49ers, Rangers
  • 25 Aug 2026
Leeds and Rangers co-owner arrested after prostitution investigation at a US trailer park
Adidas Azteca ball
  • 25 Aug 2026
The most famous football in history just sold for over $3m: what makes it so special?
Arsenal 1935
  • 25 Aug 2026
What was the world like when Arsenal last won back-to-back titles?
Mbappe on alert as deadliest striker you've never heard of saves Real Madrid
  • 24 Aug 2026
Mbappe on alert as deadliest striker you've never heard of saves Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso Chelsea
  • 24 Aug 2026
Xabi Alonso could still play in the Premier League at 44, says Chelsea star
Aleksander Ceferin, Gianni Infantino, UEFA
  • 24 Aug 2026
Why Infantino's failed World Cup idea is worse than the European Super League proposal
Johor Darul Ta'zim
  • 24 Aug 2026
How many games?! Surprise club overshadow the elite with world-record unbeaten run
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2026
  • 22 Aug 2026
Lionel Messi fined for altercation with USMNT star
Leandro Paredes, World Cup final
  • 22 Aug 2026
Argentina star banned for TEN matches following World Cup final brawl
Usain Bolt, Chelsea
  • 22 Aug 2026
Olympic legend Usain Bolt joins Sunday league side
Aleksander Ceferin, Gianni Infantino, UEFA
  • 21 Aug 2026
UEFA and CONCACAF begin talks over breakaway tournament amid Infantino war
Joe Cole, Carlton Cole, forfeit
  • 21 Aug 2026
Why two Premier League pundits must do a forfeit if Hull avoid relegation
Roma numbers 1-99
  • 21 Aug 2026
Roma make football history: World first for Serie A giants
Ronaldinho, 2026 World Cup
  • 21 Aug 2026
Ronaldinho lands in Italy ahead of remarkable pro comeback aged 46
Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup
  • 20 Aug 2026
Football fans fight back as official petition made to get Infantino removed as FIFA President
Luis Enrique, PSG
  • 20 Aug 2026
PSG forced out of home stadium a few days before Ligue 1 opener
Elon Musk, X
  • 20 Aug 2026
Elon Musk's X faces World Cup racism accusations
Olivia Rodrigo
  • 20 Aug 2026
Why Olivia Rodrigo has been bombarded with bizarre Instagram messages