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

Fake football kits
  • 21 Jul 2026
The main reason you should never buy a fake football kit
Spain win 2026 World Cup final
  • 20 Jul 2026
How much money do you get for winning the World Cup?
Kevin Keegan
  • 20 Jul 2026
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan passes away at 75
2030 World Cup
  • 20 Jul 2026
History made as six nations have already qualified for the 2030 World Cup: Who are they?
Spain win 2026 World Cup final
  • 20 Jul 2026
World Cup winner thanks himself following tournament heroics
Jose Mourinho, Florentino Perez, Real Madrid
  • 20 Jul 2026
Can Perez and Mourinho learn to co-exist? The Real Madrid president once called his coach an 'abnormal' man
MetLife Stadium weather
  • 18 Jul 2026
Weather report for World Cup final revealed as concerns over dangerous air quality remain
Donald Trump, World Cup final
  • 18 Jul 2026
Spain legend begs Donald Trump to sort visa issue ahead of World Cup final
Donald Trump Gianni Infantino FIFA World Cup 2026
  • 18 Jul 2026
Infantino lavishes praise on Trump: 'Thank you for the greatest event in the history of mankind'
Thomas Tuchel, Donald Trump
  • 18 Jul 2026
Donald Trump's bizarre criticism of Tuchel: 'Why did you put him in defence?'
Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, World Cup rings
  • 17 Jul 2026
Super Bowl style rings to be given to the winners of the World Cup as Trump attendance confirmed
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, World Cup porta potty
  • 17 Jul 2026
World Cup fan rescued by firefighters after eight-hour toilet trauma
Arsenal Transfer News Today Mikel Arteta
  • 17 Jul 2026
Arsenal Transfer News Today: €40m done deal as expected spending spree begins
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 16 Jul 2026
America aiming to become epicentre of world sport following 2026 World Cup success
Emiliano Sala
  • 16 Jul 2026
Cardiff appeal £100m Emiliano Sala ruling seven years after footballer's death
England vs Argentina
  • 16 Jul 2026
American police confirm arrests as England and Argentina fans fight after World Cup semi-final
Morecambe FC
  • 16 Jul 2026
Independent Football Regulator targets first perpetrators as historical warning issued to club
Nobby Stiles
  • 16 Jul 2026
Heading footballs caused the death of World Cup winner, inquest confirms
Lionel Messi, Argentina, 2026 World Cup
  • 16 Jul 2026
FIFA urged to kick Argentina out of World Cup as 13 million fans sign petition
Man Utd Transfer News Today Marcus Rashford
  • 16 Jul 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Marcus Rashford solution offered amid €40m concern