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

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United
  • 4 Oct 2025

Ruben Amorim insists press scrutiny worse in Portugal than England: 'You guys are polite!'

Nathaniel Brown, Eintracht Frankfurt, USA, Germany
  • 3 Oct 2025

USMNT likely to lose promising youngster as Germany debut on the horizon

2030 World Cup
  • 3 Oct 2025

Protests in Morocco turn violent amid 2030 World Cup controversy

Xabi Alonso, Alejandro Grimaldo, Bayer Leverkusen, 2023/24
  • 3 Oct 2025

Leverkusen star admits he could have joined Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer

Russell Martin, Rangers
  • 3 Oct 2025

Russell Martin: Tactics are not the problem at Rangers

Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, 2024/25
  • 2 Oct 2025

Is there a rift between Landon Donovan and USMNT star Christian Pulisic?

Joel Embiid
  • 2 Oct 2025

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid expects England to 'choke again' at 2026 World Cup

Vitinha, PSG, 2025/26
  • 2 Oct 2025

PSG stars hit back at Barca: 'We don't give a damn what you think of us'

Emma Hayes, Chelsea Women, 2023/24
  • 1 Oct 2025

USWNT coach Emma Hayes 'unlikely' to ever return to club management

Quinn Sullivan
  • 30 Sep 2025

USMNT wonderkid Quinn Sullivan sweating over World Cup future after devastating ACL injury

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 30 Sep 2025

Hansi Flick sends warning to 'super' Lamine Yamal ahead of PSG clash

Joan Laporta, Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 30 Sep 2025

Barcelona make £175m superstar number one target for 2026

Francesco Camarda AC Milan
  • 30 Sep 2025

Fabrizio Romano reveals ‘strong’ Man Utd interest in 500-goal wonderkid

Wayne Rooney
  • 30 Sep 2025

Wayne Rooney: Florian Wirtz is damaging Liverpool progress

Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull, 2025
  • 29 Sep 2025

Jurgen Klopp praises quality of MLS, says stature will 'grow and grow'

Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, 2024/25
  • 29 Sep 2025

USMNT star Pulisic hailed as one of America's greatest ever exports to Europe

Ruben Amorim, Xavi Hernandez, Transfer rumours
  • 29 Sep 2025

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd pick Amorim replacement as Xavi agrees sensational return

Jose Mourinho, Benfica, 2025/26
  • 29 Sep 2025

'Fans prefer Guardiola and Klopp' - Mourinho facing uphill battle to win over Benfica faithful

Enzo Fernandez, Real Madrid, Chelsea
  • 29 Sep 2025

Chelsea ready to sell Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso, Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid
  • 29 Sep 2025

Real Madrid legend warns of 'monster revived' following Atletico demolition