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

Taylor Swift, BMO Field
  • News
  • 29 Apr 2026
Taylor Swift outrage prompts World Cup host to defy FIFA over ticket resales
Michael Olise
  • News
  • 29 Apr 2026
Why London-born Michael Olise doesn't play for England
Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • News
  • 29 Apr 2026
2026 World Cup: Players set to be sent off for covering their mouths while confronting opponents
Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf slaughter 'schoolboy' defending in PSG-Bayern thriller
  • News
  • 29 Apr 2026
Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf slaughter 'schoolboy' defending in PSG-Bayern thriller
Jose Mourinho, Benfica, 2025/26
  • News
  • 29 Apr 2026
Mourinho not bothered about World Cup until the quarter-finals: 'Teams just go there to walk about and lose'
Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Sebastian Tounekti, Auston Trusty, Celtic, 2025/26
  • Analysis
  • 29 Apr 2026
Celtic's 10 worst transfers this century
Kevin Keegan rant
  • News
  • 29 Apr 2026
On This Day: Keegan's 'I will love it!' meltdown and Maradona leads Napoli to Scudetto
Brighton new stadium
  • News
  • 28 Apr 2026
UK and Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium to be opened
Harry Kane, yellow card
  • News
  • 28 Apr 2026
New yellow card rule to be introduced at 2026 World Cup
Eliot Matazo, Hull
  • News
  • 28 Apr 2026
Heartbreak for player who returns from ACL injury and injures other ACL 10 minutes into comeback
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino
  • News
  • 28 Apr 2026
Norwegian football chiefs want FIFA 'Peace Prize' abolished and ICE agents nowhere near the World Cup
Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Chelsea
  • News
  • 28 Apr 2026
One of the most frustrating things about football could be outlawed in four new rule trials
Christian Pulisic
  • News
  • 27 Apr 2026
Major concerns for the USMNT as Christian Pulisic's form takes a nosedive ahead of the World Cup
Xavi Simons, Tottenham
  • News
  • 27 Apr 2026
The most injury-hit season in Premier League history? Tottenham are the walking wounded in 2025/26
Forest Green, bacon
  • News
  • 27 Apr 2026
Was a supporter really ejected by vegan-friendly Forest Green for eating a bacon roll?
NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
  • News
  • 27 Apr 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigns to make soccer afforable as $5 tickets launched
Lionel Messi, Steven Gerrard, 27 April
  • News
  • 27 Apr 2026
On This Day: Messi's iconic Clasico moment, Gerrard's infamous slip and Liverpool seal title
Sleeping Pills
  • News
  • 26 Apr 2026
Sleeping pill problem is 'rife' in English football as stars reveal details of addiction
Cristiano Ronaldo diet
  • News
  • 25 Apr 2026
Ronaldo's personal chef reveals the diet that powers CR7's longevity and the one drink that's off limits
Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • News
  • 25 Apr 2026
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for anti-gay slur after Vinicius Junior racism row
15+
Years of Experience
3,300+
Articles Written

Work Experience

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Education

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Location

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Contact