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

Paul Pogba, Monaco, 2025/26
  • 29 Dec 2025

Pogba wins 'Comeback Player of the Year' Award despite playing three games in two years

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26, golden boot
  • 29 Dec 2025

Ronaldo wants to reach one incredible career milestone before retiring

John Terry, Chelsea
  • 29 Dec 2025

John Terry to auction two infamous Champions League final kits for charity

Diogo Jota, Liverpool
  • 27 Dec 2025

Jurgen Klopp pays tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool versus Wolves

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 27 Dec 2025

Newell's Old Boys presidential candidate explains what needs to happen for Messi to return

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
  • 27 Dec 2025

Mbappe, Messi, Pirlo and the biggest Bosman transfers in football history

Alisson and six goalkeepers who have scored in the Premier League
  • 26 Dec 2025

Alisson and six goalkeepers who have scored in the Premier League

Jordan Pickford, Everton, 2025/26
  • 24 Dec 2025

England goalkeeper Pickford reveals dangerous hobby Everton won't let him do

How Rangers spent a fortune but still lost the treble to Celtic in 2001
  • 24 Dec 2025

How Rangers spent a fortune but still lost the treble to Celtic in 2001

Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland
  • 22 Dec 2025

Pep Guardiola demands Christmas Day weigh-in for players due to 'fatty' fears

United Strand
  • 22 Dec 2025

Aston Villa troll Man Utd and superfan over ongoing haircut farce

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 22 Dec 2025

Premier League sides warned against pursuing spectacular Neymar transfer

Milan, Como, Serie A
  • 20 Dec 2025

Controversial Serie A match in Australia set to go ahead

Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure
  • 20 Dec 2025

Yaya Toure insists he was a better footballer than brother Kolo

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree
  • 20 Dec 2025

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe picked up a hamstring injury against Atalanta in the Champions League
  • 19 Dec 2025

Injuries have cost elite European clubs €3.45 billion over the last five years

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona
  • 19 Dec 2025

Barcelona president left 'sad' by Lionel Messi relationship

FIFA, Infantino, Netflix
  • 18 Dec 2025

A new FIFA video game is coming - but it's not what you think

Nketiah, Hudson Odoi
  • 18 Dec 2025

Former Ghana star doesn't want Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi called up for World Cup: 'It's not fair!'

Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, MLS
  • 18 Dec 2025

Radical new MLS league system with five divisions set to be introduced