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

Champions League
  • 29 Sep 2025

Which Champions League matches are taking place this week?

Ruben Amorim, Gary Neville, 2024/25
  • 29 Sep 2025

Gary Neville highlights two major points of criticism for Man Utd boss Amorim

2026 Ballon d"or
  • 29 Sep 2025

Messi, Mbappe and the top candidates for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award

Vinicius Junior in the Saudi Pro League
  • 28 Sep 2025

The Saudi Pro League's four major transfer targets for 2026 revealed

Carlos Baleba, Man Utd
  • 28 Sep 2025

Man Utd fear Liverpool interest in £100m midfielder

Jack Grealish, Man City, 2024/25
  • 28 Sep 2025

Grealish back to his best at Everton but regrets partying ways at Man City

Gareth Southgate, Man Utd
  • 28 Sep 2025

Gareth Southgate heads three-man shortlist to replace Ruben Amorim at Man Utd

Ricardo Pepi, PSV
  • 28 Sep 2025

Ricardo Pepi must 'stay patient' if he is to excel for USMNT

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, INEOS
  • 27 Sep 2025

Man Utd scrap plans for controversial canopy stadium design

Sonia Bompastor
  • 26 Sep 2025

Chelsea manager Bompastor reveals the one interview question a man would never get asked

Transfer Rumours, Cole Palmer, Arne Slot, Ruben Amorim
  • 26 Sep 2025

Transfer Rumours: Palmer future as Man Utd make signing plus Liverpool January plan

Graham Potter, West Ham, face swap
  • 26 Sep 2025

Graham Potter issues official response to viral face-swap trend

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 26 Sep 2025

Chelsea owners accused of 'censorship' as BlueCo lose control

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 26 Sep 2025

Donald Trump teases huge 2026 World Cup change amid 'safety' concerns

Heung min-Son
  • 25 Sep 2025

Heung-min Son praised for transforming LAFC attack since record transfer

Gianfranco Zola
  • 25 Sep 2025

Why is Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola helping Team Europe at the Ryder Cup?

Lionel Messi has been handed a one-game ban by MLS after missing the All-Star game
  • 24 Sep 2025

Former MLS star claims Lionel Messi's dad 'rules' Inter Miami

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 24 Sep 2025

Transfer rumours: Arsenal battle Chelsea for wonderkid as Man Utd line up shock hijack

Ryder Cup team
  • 24 Sep 2025

The Chelsea legend driving Team Europe's Ryder Cup challenge

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 17 Sep 2025

Surprise name ahead of superstar Lionel Messi in MLS scoring charts