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

2026 World Cup
  • 29 Oct 2025

Deadline approaching fast for USA, Canada and Mexico residents as a further one million 2026 World Cup tickets go on sale

Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, Tony Pulis
  • 29 Oct 2025

'Dinosaur' who is Premier League's unlikely tactical trend setter and Guardiola's antidote

Neymar
  • 29 Oct 2025

Neymar explains why he doesn't wear Jesus headband anymore

Christian Pulisic, USMNT, AC Milan, 2025/26
  • 28 Oct 2025

Christian Pulisic is not the commanding captain the USMNT 'wants or needs'

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 28 Oct 2025

Why Lamine Yamal is struggling this season - according to a doctor

Christian Pulisic, USMNT, AC Milan, 2025/26
  • 27 Oct 2025

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino has been asked to ignore Christian Pulisic for upcoming fixtures

Boerrigter
  • 27 Oct 2025

Celtic's 10 worst transfers this century

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 27 Oct 2025

Real Madrid praised for El Clasico victory over Barcelona: 'It was men against boys!'

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
  • 25 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi praised for 'changing the trajectory' of MLS

NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
  • 23 Oct 2025

New York mayoral candidate takes on FIFA over World Cup ticket prices

Nicolas Pepe, Villarreal, Paul Cubarsi, Barcelona, USA
  • 23 Oct 2025

La Liga accused of 'lack of respect' as Villarreal slam decision to cancel Barcelona match in Miami

Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola
  • 22 Oct 2025

Arteta is the anti-Pep! Arsenal boss' disciple plays 'NEGATIVE' football

Chelsea, Todd Boehly, FA Sanctions
  • 22 Oct 2025

Chelsea add 33 players to Champions League squad ahead of Ajax clash

John Terry, Chelsea
  • 22 Oct 2025

John Terry at a loss to explain why he hasn't been offered managerial roles

Nicolas Pepe, Villarreal, Paul Cubarsi, Barcelona, USA
  • 22 Oct 2025

Confirmation to cancellation - the story of La Liga's controversial Villarreal-Barcelona plan in Miami

Cristiano Ronaldo, Novak Djokovic
  • 21 Oct 2025

GOAT meets GOAT as Cristiano Ronaldo gives Novak Djokovic a special gift

Benjamin Cremaschi, Parma, Inter Miami, USMNT
  • 21 Oct 2025

USMNT wonderkid wins the Golden Boot at Under-20s World Cup

Robert Lewandowski, Poland, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 21 Oct 2025

Should footballers older than 23 not play for their national team?

Ruud van Nistelrooij, Ryan Giggs, Ole Solskjaer
  • 20 Oct 2025

Quiz: Can you name Man Utd's top goalscorers in the Premier League?

Robert Lewandowski, Poland, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 20 Oct 2025

Should footballers older than 23 not play for their national team?