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

World Cup Venues
  • 4 Dec 2025

When is the World Cup draw and what teams have qualified so far?

Michael Oliver, VAR, video assistant referee
  • 3 Dec 2025

Radical new VAR rules set to be introduced for the 2026 World Cup

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 6 Dec 2025

How welcome are foreign football fans in the United States for the 2026 World Cup?

2026 World Cup
  • 2 Dec 2025

FIFA announce when fans can purchase World Cup tickets for specific matches

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Germany in the 2025 Nations League finals
  • 2 Dec 2025

Ronaldo tipped to play for Portugal beyond the 2026 World Cup

World Cup Venues
  • 2 Dec 2025

World Cup ticket controversy: UEFA responds with clear message

Lamine Yamal, Spain
  • 1 Dec 2025

Lamine Yamal reveals why he chose to represent Spain instead of Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico
  • 1 Dec 2025

'Barcelona forced me to say Messi is better than Ronaldo' admits former star

Referee Andy Madley
  • 1 Dec 2025

FIFA to test radical rule change aimed at combatting time-wasting

Lionel Messi, MLS
  • 1 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi urged to take a break from 'parody of football' MLS before the World Cup

World Cup draw
  • 29 Nov 2025

Iran to boycott World Cup draw after federation president refused visa

Under-17 World Cup, Mauro Furtado, Johannes Moser, Mateus Mide
  • 29 Nov 2025

Under-17 World Cup: Fabregas, Kroos and every Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner from 1985 to 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being sent off against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier, 2025
  • 28 Nov 2025

FIFA face legal battle from disgruntled nations as Ronaldo allowed to play at World Cup

2035 World Cup
  • 28 Nov 2025

2035 Women's World Cup set to take place in the UK with 22 venues proposed

Martin O'Neill, Celtic
  • 28 Nov 2025

Martin O'Neill reflects on first month back at Celtic: 'My wife said I'd mess it up!'

Juan Sebastian Verón
  • 28 Nov 2025

Estudiantes chief Juan Sebastian Veron and players banned after Rosario guard of honour refusal

Joan Laporta, Barcelona
  • 27 Nov 2025

Barcelona presidential candidate with savage assessment of Joan Laporta's tenure

Wayne Rooney, Man Utd
  • 20 Nov 2025

Wayne Rooney leaves Gary Neville speechless after revealing biggest wage at Man Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo, Donald Trump
  • 20 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo criticised in Portugal after Donald Trump meeting

Joel Glazer, Avram Glazer, The Glazers, Man Utd, 2010
  • 20 Nov 2025

Glazer family voted 27th out of 32 NFL owners for willingness to invest in facilities