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

Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup
  • 7 Aug 2026
Under-fire Infantino receives backing from key governing bodies
Lionel Messi and Pablo Picasso
  • 6 Aug 2026
Messi compared to Picasso as he makes Inter Miami return
Aleksander Ceferin, Gianni Infantino, UEFA
  • 6 Aug 2026
UEFA uphold FIFA tournament boycott threat as they wait for Infantino's removal
2030 World Cup final
  • 6 Aug 2026
Spain demand 2030 World Cup final as FIFA deny promise to Morocco
Ester Exposito, Kylian Mbappe
  • 6 Aug 2026
Mbappe publishes first picture of his partner: He's sick, says team-mate
Gianni Infantino and Gianni Infantino
  • 6 Aug 2026
Gianni Infantino receives official letter of support signed by Gianni Infantino
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lifts the Club World Cup trophy
  • 6 Aug 2026
Clubs left fuming as FIFA yet to pay $250m Club World Cup windfall one year on
Count Binface, Gianni Infantino
  • 5 Aug 2026
Count Binface responds to FIFA Presidency calls
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, EA
  • 5 Aug 2026
Why Saudi takeover spells disaster for EA FC fans
TransferRooms
  • 5 Aug 2026
Football speed-dating today! The on-going transfer event that's struck 10,000 deals
Georgina Rodriguez, Antonella Roccuzzo
  • 5 Aug 2026
Ronaldo's wife slams body-shaming trolls - and Messi's partner responds
Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 5 Aug 2026
FIFA crisis deepens: Infantino faces blackmail claims
Arsenal TNT, Bruno Guimaraes
  • 5 Aug 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Bruno Guimaraes breakthrough as Newcastle target replacement
Gianni Infantino
  • 4 Aug 2026
American cities still owed millions of dollars from FIFA as World Cup hosts demand payment
Lamine Yamal, Luke Littler
  • 4 Aug 2026
Darts prodigy Luke Littler says he'a a superior talent to Lamine Yamal
Arsene Wenger
  • 4 Aug 2026
FIFA chief Arsene Wenger says he had nothing to do with controversial World Cup plans
Donald Trump Gianni Infantino FIFA World Cup 2026
  • 4 Aug 2026
FIFA deny reports Infantino has begged Trump for help amid World Cup scandal: 'It is pure fiction!'
David Sullivan, West Ham
  • 4 Aug 2026
Premier League club owner asked to stay away from games amid sexual misonduct allegations
Jadon Sancho, Aston Villa, 2025/26
  • 4 Aug 2026
No, €85m Jadon Sancho is not signing for a non-league team
Giorgio Scalvini, Chelsea Transfer News Today
  • 4 Aug 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Fierce competition for wonderkid as 10th signing made