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

Barcelona, Real Madrid, El Clasico
  • 5 May 2026
History could be made in the Clasico this weekend and it is history Real Madrid will do anything to avoid
SoFi Stadium, 2026 World Cup
  • 5 May 2026
Hundreds of millions of World Cup fans won't see the World Cup due to broadcasting stalemate
Neymar
  • 4 May 2026
Neymar slaps and kicks the son of disgraced former Brazil star during training session
Enrique Macaya Marquez
  • 4 May 2026
This 91-year-old broadcaster has been to every World Cup since 1958: Here's his five favourite players
Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25
  • 4 May 2026
Ronaldo to address Saudi league criticism at the end of the season: 'I've seen many, many bad things'
Pep Guardiola, Man City
  • 4 May 2026
What's the best way to stop Pep Guardiola's teams?
Rafaela Pimenta
  • 4 May 2026
The most powerful woman in football thinks the transfer market needs to change
Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 3 May 2026
Ronaldo, Vidic and eight players who almost joined Liverpool
Gary Lineker
  • 2 May 2026
Gary Lineker has no regrets about not presenting the 2026 World Cup for the BBC
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Newcastle
  • 2 May 2026
Newcastle owners still committed to the club despite the PIF pulling funding for LIV golf
Eddie Howe, Newcastle
  • 1 May 2026
Newcastle could still be relegated this season - here's how it could happen
Unai Emery, Aston Villa
  • 1 May 2026
'Wow, VAR - where are you?' - Emery savages VAR after bone crunching Anderson tackle goes unpunished
Stefano Sensi, Novaj Djokovic
  • 1 May 2026
The Italian star who credits Novak Djokovic with saving his football career
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 1 May 2026
Rooney on Salah's decline: 'Age gets to us all and your legs go'
Iran Squad 2026 World Cup qualifying
  • 30 Apr 2026
Iran to be known as 'Minab 168' at the World Cup in tribute to children killed in bombings
Angel Mateos Gonzalez
  • 30 Apr 2026
70-year-old goalkeeper named in matchday squad for Spanish side this weekend
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino
  • 30 Apr 2026
The White House: Critics of Donald Trump's FIFA Peace Prize have 'Trump derangement syndrome'
Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 30 Apr 2026
Ronaldo forced to respond as opponent teases Al-Nassr star with Champions League medal
Football header
  • 30 Apr 2026
FA insist there is no link between heading in football and brain damage despite recent findings
Jerome Boateng
  • 30 Apr 2026
Man City's 10 worst transfers of all time