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

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 12 Nov 2025

Lamine Yamal: Inside the battle between Spain and Barca that threatens to divide a nation

Axel Tuanzebe, Man Utd
  • 12 Nov 2025

Former Man Utd star and current Premier League rival suing Old Trafford club for £1 million

ACL injury
  • 11 Nov 2025

Chelsea and England star raises schedule concerns as another player falls to an ACL injury

Lamine Yamal, Spain, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 11 Nov 2025

Spanish FA outraged at Barcelona over Lamine Yamal squad withdrawal

Wayne Rooney
  • 11 Nov 2025

Wayne Rooney wants to join non-league side that went viral over the weekend

Thomas Muller, Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS
  • 10 Nov 2025

MLS star Thomas Muller tipped to be the next Bayern Munich president

José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe
  • 10 Nov 2025

Jose Mourinho racks up mega hotel bill after 15-month Fenerbahce stint

Maurizio Sarri, Lazio, 2023-24
  • 10 Nov 2025

Serie A boss demands foreign referees in Italian top-flight

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona reacts after El Clasico
  • 10 Nov 2025

Barcelona on red alert as Lamine Yamal makes contract demand

Most Valuable Clubs, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi
  • 10 Nov 2025

From Real Madrid to LA Galaxy - the 30 most valuable football clubs in the world revealed

Jack Fletcher, Darren Fletcher
  • 8 Nov 2025

Darren Fletcher's son drafted in to save 88-year Man Utd record for Tottenham clash

Leny Yoro, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 8 Nov 2025

Does Leny Yoro regret choosing Man Utd over Real Madrid?

Man Utd summer signings, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Senne Lammens, Matheus Cunha
  • 7 Nov 2025

Man Utd's new transfer policy is working - 'drama' has left the building

Jason Wilcox
  • 7 Nov 2025

No 'Harlem Globetrotters' at Man Utd: Director of football outlines current transfer strategy

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico
  • 7 Nov 2025

Time is running out for Messi and Ronaldo to become team-mates, but could it happen?

Mauricio Pochettino, USA
  • 6 Nov 2025

USA's Pochettino and Crystal Palace's Glasner have war of words over club versus country row

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26
  • 6 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo to do 'bigger and better things' than becoming a football manager

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 6 Nov 2025

Enzo Maresca blames Club World Cup win for Champions League struggles

Snoop Dogg, Celtic
  • 6 Nov 2025

No, Snoop Dogg won't be managing Celtic, but he's willing to invest millions in the club

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

‘FIFA Peace Prize’ to be awarded at World Cup draw by Gianni Infantino