Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
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2,792+
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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

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

How much will Barcelona and Villarreal earn for controversial La Liga fixture in Miami?

Giovanni Reyna, Nottingham Forest, 2023/24
  • 9 Oct 2025

USMNT legend Brad Friedel believes Gio Reyna can still flourish for elite European clubs

Gilberto Mora, Club Tijuana
  • 9 Oct 2025

Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora urged to move to Europe by national team coach

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 9 Oct 2025

Barcelona star latest name to slam plans for La Liga fixtures in the United States

Houston Dash
  • 9 Oct 2025

Houston Dash close to $120 million sale to son of jailed Chinese billionaire

Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid, 2024/25
  • 9 Oct 2025

Roy Keane wants Diego Simeone to take charge of Man Utd: "He'd cause chaos!"

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, The Glazers, Man Utd
  • 9 Oct 2025

Man Utd get exciting ‘new investor’ confirmation from Saudi Arabia

Jordi Alba, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 8 Oct 2025

Jordi Alba announces retirement from football as friend Lionel Messi reacts

Jordi Alba, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 8 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi's wholesome reaction to Jordi Alba's retirement announcement

Adrien Rabiot, Juventus, 2023/24
  • 8 Oct 2025

Milan star stunned at 'absurd' and 'crazy' plans to play Serie A match in Australia

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez
  • 8 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo admits that his family have told him to retire

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 7 Oct 2025

Gyokeres critics 'don't have a clue about football'

Demetri Mitchell
  • 7 Oct 2025

Former Man Utd player admits to using AI to negotiate new contract

John Stones, Man City, 2024/25
  • 7 Oct 2025

Man City defender John Stones nearly retired last season due to injury concerns

Javier Hernandez, Chicharito, Man Utd
  • 6 Oct 2025

Man Utd in transfer battle to sign Mexican wonderkid dubbed 'the next Chicharito'

Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT, 2024/25
  • 6 Oct 2025

USMNT prepare for two key friendlies as Mauricio Pochettino finalises World Cup plans

Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 6 Oct 2025

What next for retired former Barcelona and Inter Miami star Sergio Busquets?

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 6 Oct 2025

Hansi Flick accused of using 'suicidal' tactics following another Barcelona defeat

Thomas Muller, Bayern
  • 4 Oct 2025

Thomas Muller is officially the most successful German footballer ever - could he return to Bayern?

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025
  • 4 Oct 2025

Rangers legend's 'crazy' claim that club can still win the title