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

Pep Guardiola, Man City, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 20 Apr 2026
Man City vs Villa, Arsenal vs Newcastle and more: The fixtures that will decide the Premier League title race
Arsene Wenger
  • 20 Apr 2026
First 'daylight' offside goal given as Wenger rule spices up Canadian Premier League
Best Premier League Transfers (best of the rest)
  • 20 Apr 2026
The greatest Premier League transfers ever - Best of the Rest
Antoine Semenyo
  • 19 Apr 2026
How an exotic diet helped power Antoine Semenyo to Man City move
Seattle, Pride
  • 18 Apr 2026
Even if Iran play at the World Cup, there will be further diplomatic tension over the planned 'Pride Match'
FIFA, Infantino, Netflix
  • 18 Apr 2026
A new FIFA video game is coming - but it's not what you think
Football Manager 26
  • 17 Apr 2026
How to play Football Manager 26 for free
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico
  • 16 Apr 2026
Lionel Messi follows rival Cristiano Ronaldo by purchasing a Spanish football club
Coldplay, Chris Martin, Gianni Infantino
  • 16 Apr 2026
Gianni Infantino confirms multiple artists to perform at new World Cup final half-time show
Football Turnstile
  • 16 Apr 2026
Two men convicted and banned for tailgating for the first time in English football history
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 16 Apr 2026
Gianni Infantino confirms Iran's 2026 World Cup fate despite Trump warnings
Juan Mata, Jurgen Klopp, Common Goal
  • 16 Apr 2026
What is 'World Football Giving Day' and why is it important?
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino
  • 15 Apr 2026
FIFA and Infantino could ask Donald Trump to suspend ICE raids during the World Cup
Neymar, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil, World Cup
  • 15 Apr 2026
The president of Brazil has consulted Carlo Ancelotti over Neymar's World Cup fate
New York governor Kathy Hochul, New York Senator Chuck Schumer
  • 15 Apr 2026
New York Senator and Governor intervene as fury over World Cup transportation costs escalates
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, World Cup final
  • 15 Apr 2026
More concern for World Cup travellers as consumers pay for rising jet fuel prices
Hugo Ekitike injury
  • 15 Apr 2026
Liverpool star out for nine months after horror injury against PSG
Aurelio De Laurentiis
  • 14 Apr 2026
Napoli president wants 25-minute halves and sin bins for divers introduced to football
Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin
  • 14 Apr 2026
Union Berlin condemn 'embarassing' misogynistic abuse aimed at new female head coach Marie-Louise Eta
Dominic Frimpong
  • 14 Apr 2026
Ghanaian footballer killed by armed robbers who targeted team bus