Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
Years of Experience
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

Bruno Fernandes and wife Ana Pinho
  • 25 Apr 2026
Bruno Fernandes' wife convinced him to snub Saudi Pro League millions
Nicolas Pepe, Villarreal, Paul Cubarsi, Barcelona, USA
  • 25 Apr 2026
FIFA proposal to revolutionise domestic football as 'international' games get green light
Iran Squad 2026 World Cup qualifying
  • 24 Apr 2026
US to welcome Iran national team for World Cup but not those with links to IRGC
Old Trafford canopy
  • 24 Apr 2026
Lord Coe provides update on Manchester United's new stadium plans
Millwall, The Den
  • 24 Apr 2026
Millwall receive official Westminster apology after club badge used in KKK image
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 24 Apr 2026
FIFA's official selling platform lists World Cup final tickets for $2.3 million
Video Assistant Referee
  • 23 Apr 2026
Referee forced to receive police escort after controversial VAR call in Asian Champions League
Donald Trump, Iran, Italy
  • 23 Apr 2026
FIFA will not replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup despite Donald Trump's request
Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
  • 23 Apr 2026
Roman Abramovich complains that human rights are being breached by Jersey criminal investigation
Jose Mourinho, Benfica
  • 23 Apr 2026
Has a team ever went undefeated and lost the league? Jose Mourinho's Benfica could make unwanted history
Jude Bellingham, Birmingham Phoenix
  • 22 Apr 2026
Jude Bellingham invests in cricket club Birmingham Phoenix: 'I owe the city'
Liam Rosenior, Chelsea
  • 22 Apr 2026
The embarrassing stat that shows Chelsea players are refusing to work for Liam Rosenior
Pellegrino Matarazzo, Real Sociedad, 2025/26
  • 22 Apr 2026
Real Sociedad chairman consulted AI before appointing American boss Pellegrino Matarazzo
Video Assistant Referee
  • 22 Apr 2026
Is the tide turning against VAR?
SoFi Stadium, 2026 World Cup
  • 21 Apr 2026
FIFA sweating as USMNT opening World Cup match being outsold by Iran vs New Zealand
Tahirys dos Santos,
  • 21 Apr 2026
Young footballer who survived horrific Crans-Montana fire earns first professional contract
Karren Brady
  • 21 Apr 2026
The Apprentice star Baroness Karren Brady leaves West Ham role after 16 years
Pep Guardiola, Man City
  • 21 Apr 2026
Guardiola tipped for major national team job if he leaves Man City
Alamara Djabi
  • 21 Apr 2026
FC Midtjylland release statement as player undergoes life-saving surgery after being stabbed
Bad Bunny
  • 20 Apr 2026
Why music superstar Bad Bunny presents a Champions League headache for Atletico Madrid