Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
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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

Argentina banner
  • 3 Aug 2026
Argentine club unveil Falklands shirt design despite World Cup controversy
Omegaball
  • 3 Aug 2026
What is OmegaBall? The three-team, circular pitch soccer game sweeping the USA
Lamine Yamal, Spain, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 3 Aug 2026
Raft of fitness issues expected before the new season because of the World Cup
Mathew Collins
  • 3 Aug 2026
Rock legend's footballer son signs for iconic German club
Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup
  • 3 Aug 2026
English FA to officially withdraw Gianni Infantino re-election support
World Cup trophy
  • 1 Aug 2026
World Cup winner responds after selling trophy online
Mika Godts, Rumours
  • 1 Aug 2026
Transfer Rumours: PSG to pip Premier League sides to wonderkid winger
Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 1 Aug 2026
'Pitiful and opaque' - UEFA's blistering attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino in full
Vinicius Junior, Jose Mourinho
  • 1 Aug 2026
Nobody at Real Madrid has adressed the huge elephant in the room with Mourinho and Vini Jr
Ester Exposito, Kylian Mbappe
  • 31 Jul 2026
Mbappe's girlfriend slams constant harassment over relationship: 'Absurd rumours!'
Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr
  • 31 Jul 2026
Quiet Cristiano: Ronaldo remains silent on real feelings towards Saudi Pro League
Lionel Messi, World Cup final, Slavko Vincic
  • 31 Jul 2026
World Cup referee opens up on Lionel Messi's conduct in the final: How did he act?
Arsenal TNT, Bruno Guimaraes
  • 31 Jul 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Gunners unlock €81m Bruno Guimaraes deal
Ted Lasso
  • 30 Jul 2026
Everything we know about Ted Lasso season four
Aleksander Ceferin, Gianni Infantino, UEFA
  • 30 Jul 2026
European nations to boycott the World Cup if FIFA goes through with controversial plans
Neymar, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil
  • 30 Jul 2026
Ancelotti defends controversial Neymar selection for World Cup
Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 30 Jul 2026
UEFA fast track FIFA presidency challenge following Infantino's World Cup bombshell
Newcastle, Eddie Howe, Saudi Public Investment Fund
  • 30 Jul 2026
Newcastle owners wanted Premier League title by 2030 and now their project is in tatters
Rayo Vallecano, Vallecas
  • 30 Jul 2026
Deadly disease throws La Liga club into chaos
FIFA, UEFA, World Cup, Infantino, Ceferin
  • 30 Jul 2026
UEFA to hold emergency meeting in response to FIFA's controversial World Cup plans