Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
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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

Raphinha, Barcelona, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25
  • 15 Oct 2025

Why Raphinha turned down £150 million Saudi Arabia offer in 2024

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2024
  • 15 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi launches the 'Messi Cup' in Miami which will platform the best young players on the planet

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham
  • 14 Oct 2025

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds seeking advice from Man City on transfer strategy

Alexia Putellas, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 14 Oct 2025

Barca's Ballon d'Or winner Putellas explains why she turned down PSG this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 14 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to return to Manchester United for a third time

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 14 Oct 2025

Will Neymar move back to Europe ahead of the 2026 World Cup?

Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, 2024/25
  • 13 Oct 2025

Canada star Alphonso Davies close to Bayern comeback after serious injury

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 13 Oct 2025

Klopp defends Wirtz after slow Liverpool start: 'He is a once in a century talent'

Rangers, Ally McCoist
  • 13 Oct 2025

Ally McCoist tips two names for vacant Rangers manager role

Jack Wilshere, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 13 Oct 2025

Former Arsenal star Wilshere gets first full-time manager role

Thomas Tuchel, England
  • 13 Oct 2025

World Cup winner Geoff Hurst doesn't believe Thomas Tuchel is the right man for England

Thomas Muller, Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS
  • 13 Oct 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps' MLS dream continues thanks to Thomas Muller heroics

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 11 Oct 2025

Andre Villas-Boas pitches new competition involving Barcelona, Real Madrid and Portuguese giants

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 11 Oct 2025

Ruben Amorim receives support from unlikely ex-Man Utd star

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 11 Oct 2025

Chelsea's 'radicalisation' of the transfer market

Randy Orton, Sunderland
  • 11 Oct 2025

WWE superstar Randy Orton sent message of support to Sunderland player after promotion

Thomas Muller, Bayern Munich, 2024/25
  • 10 Oct 2025

Will MLS star Thomas Muller be with Germany at the 2026 World Cup?

Ronaldo, Nani, Man Utd
  • 10 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo's hilarious response to Nani after Fergie's hairdryer treatment

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 10 Oct 2025

Arne Slot must fix these four issues to earn his new Liverpool deal

Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahce, 2024/25
  • 10 Oct 2025

'Mourinho told me I was sh*t' - Ex-Man Utd star talks relationship with the 'Special One'