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

David Beckham, Man Utd
  • 19 Nov 2025

Man Utd legends David Beckham and Eric Cantona to be drafted in to inspire current squad

Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson
  • 19 Nov 2025

Andy Robertson pays tribute to friend Diogo Jota after Scotland's World Cup heroics

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 18 Nov 2025

Neymar given World Cup warning by Carlo Ancelotti - but there is hope for the Brazilian star

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 18 Nov 2025

Donald Trump will be allowed to move World Cup matches if he wants

Barcelona, Camp Nou
  • 17 Nov 2025

Barcelona given official Camp Nou return date

Oscar, Chelsea
  • 17 Nov 2025

Former Chelsea star released from hospital after heart condition diagnosis

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 17 Nov 2025

Jude Bellingham receives behaviour warning from Thomas Tuchel

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 17 Nov 2025

Real Madrid identify Vinicius Junior replacement - and he plays in the English Championship

Wilfried Nancy, Columbus Crew
  • 17 Nov 2025

Celtic ready to agree deal for first January signing

Puskas Award, Declan Rice, Lamine Yamal
  • 16 Nov 2025

WATCH: Rice, Yamal and the 11 Puskas Award nominees

David Beckham, Inter Miami
  • 15 Nov 2025

Sir David Beckham confesses to one major regret from his career

Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Man Utd
  • 15 Nov 2025

Eric Cantona: Ratcliffe and Ineos have destroyed Man Utd

Jake O'Brien, Everton
  • 15 Nov 2025

Living with diabetes: Premier League star opens up over how he still performs at the top level

Martin O'Neill, Celtic
  • 14 Nov 2025

Martin O'Neill in the dark about Celtic future as doubts arise over next match

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 14 Nov 2025

Kylian Mbappe reaches stunning goal record at just 26 that is only bettered by Pele

Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, MLS
  • 14 Nov 2025

MLS set for revolution as major calendar change confirmed

Marcus Rashford, Erling Haaland
  • 13 Nov 2025

Barcelona have made Rashford more like Haaland - Solskjaer

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 13 Nov 2025

More Neymar drama as he furiously calls Brazilian journalist a liar after savage criticism

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 12 Nov 2025

Santos director passionately defends under-fire Neymar after fierce criticism

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, 2024
  • 12 Nov 2025

Nigeria players refuse to train two days before World Cup qualifier