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

Alexi Lalas
  • 10 Jul 2026
'You are part of the problem' - Kevin Frazier tells 'gatekeeping' Alexi Lalas to 'shut up'
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 10 Jul 2026
FIFA won the battle over World Cup ticket prices - expert explains how
Mikel Arteta Arsenal
  • 10 Jul 2026
Transfer Rumours: Arsenal complete first deal and Yamal's Barca transfer plea
Francois Letexier, Mohamed Salah, World Cup 2026
  • 9 Jul 2026
FIFA forced to defend integrity of World Cup referees after complaints
Cole Campbell, Dortmund, Hoffenheim
  • 9 Jul 2026
American wonderkid smashes transfer record to sign for German top-flight newcomers
Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Michael Olise
  • 9 Jul 2026
Every player at risk of suspension in the World Cup quarter-finals
Old Trafford, Stretford End
  • 9 Jul 2026
Major update on Manchester United stadium plans as location confirmed and images released
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, World Cup final
  • 9 Jul 2026
The controversial World Cup half-time show adds another superstar act for 19 July
Football watching, stock image
  • 8 Jul 2026
Why watching late night World Cup matches could make you fat
Youri Tielemans, Folarin Balogun, USA vs Belgium
  • 8 Jul 2026
Belgium to continue war on FIFA despite World Cup progression over the USA
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, World Cup draw
  • 8 Jul 2026
European Parliament to investigate Gianni Infantino's contact with Trump over Balogun fiasco
ACL injury
  • 8 Jul 2026
The ACL injury recovery process explained as Premier League star injured at World Cup
Lionel Messi, crying v Egypt
  • 8 Jul 2026
Why Lionel Messi cried after Argentina's dramatic win over Egypt
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, World Cup 2026
  • 8 Jul 2026
'Grandad' Ronaldo the reason why Portugal are out the World Cup, says pundit
Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 7 Jul 2026
FIFA sold its soul for nothing as US exits World Cup with a whimper
Man Utd Transfer News Today Michael Carrick
  • 7 Jul 2026
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Galactico targeted as midfield rebuild begins
Kylian Mbappe, France, 2026 World Cup
  • 7 Jul 2026
Kylian Mbappe condemns 'despicable' racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, World Cup 2026
  • 6 Jul 2026
Ronaldo admits he's not the player he used to be as Portugal debate rages on
Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 6 Jul 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's salary has quadrupled in a decade
Thomas Tuchel, England
  • 6 Jul 2026
England star out of the World Cup as Mexico celebrations soured by injury