Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

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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

Eni Aluko
  • 9 Feb 2026

Eni Aluko targets Ian Wright again as women's football debate rages on

Diego Maradona, 1986 World Cup
  • 8 Feb 2026

Football's answer to penis injections: How Maradona tried to fool the authorities with a rubber appendage

James Milner, Brighton
  • 7 Feb 2026

One of the Premier League's biggest records will be matched THIS weekend

EFL Championship Blackburn Ipswich
  • 7 Feb 2026

Why every Football League game is starting one minute later this weekend

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 7 Feb 2026

Van Dijk says ex-player pundits failing 'duty of responsibility' to young players

Lionel Messi playing for Barcelona
  • 7 Feb 2026

Barcelona’s 10 biggest transfer sale mistakes

Celtic, cracked badge
  • 6 Feb 2026

Celtic chairman calls for unity with the fans ahead of planned fixture boycott

Kai Rooney, Wayne Rooney
  • 6 Feb 2026

Wayne Rooney's son Kai offered £50k-a-year deal at Man Utd

Trevor Francis
  • 6 Feb 2026

The first £1 million footballer - How Trevor Francis changed transfers forever

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham
  • 5 Feb 2026

How Wrexham can STAY in the Premier League if they earn promotion

Eddie Howe, Newcastle
  • 5 Feb 2026

Impatient Newcastle want to win the Premier League by 2030

David Beckham, Man Utd
  • 5 Feb 2026

One ex-Man Utd star wants to see Sir David Beckham buy the club

Prostate Cancer
  • 4 Feb 2026

Former Premier League star calls for standardised prostate checks in the UK

Luka Vuskovic
  • 4 Feb 2026

Why Spurs wonderkid Luka Vuskovic is Europe's most sought-after defender

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying
  • 4 Feb 2026

Newell's Old Boys chief confirms club is working on sensational Lionel Messi return

Andrea Berta, Mikel Arteta
  • 4 Feb 2026

Arsenal change transfer strategy: Talks held as three summer signings eyed

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 3 Feb 2026

Why does Viktor Gyokeres do his 'mask' celebration?

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, World Cup final
  • 3 Feb 2026

Parking your car at a World Cup venue could cost you more than a match ticket

Dwight McNeil, Everton
  • 3 Feb 2026

Dwight McNeil’s girlfriend posts scathing Crystal Palace verdict after failed Deadline Day move

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino
  • 3 Feb 2026

Infantino doubles down on FIFA Peace Prize controversy: 'Trump deserves it'