Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
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3,300+
Articles Written

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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

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham
  • 6 Mar 2026
Will 'Welcome to Wrexham' still be made if the club reach the Premier League?
Gareth Bale, Tottenham
  • 6 Mar 2026
Gareth Bale reveals a major factor in why he retired from football
Real Madrid, Barcelona, retro, 1999, Raul, Pep Guardiola
  • 6 Mar 2026
Confirmed: La Liga to launch 'retro' weekend with historic kits and balls - with Real Madrid not involved
Gareth Bale
  • 5 Mar 2026
Gareth Bale reveals details of Man Utd transfer bid that eclipsed world-record Real Madrid deal
KSI, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Brady, Ed Sheeran
  • 5 Mar 2026
Why are more and more celebrities investing in football clubs?
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico
  • 5 Mar 2026
Messi tipped to reach 1,000 goals as Ronaldo rivalry goes into the superstar duo's 40s
Rokas Pukštas
  • 4 Mar 2026
Who is Rokas Pukštas? The potential USMNT wonderkid who comes from Olympic lineage
Old Trafford, Stretford End
  • 4 Mar 2026
Man Utd midfielder given six-match ban for using homophic slur
KSI, Dagenham and Redbridge
  • 4 Mar 2026
YouTuber KSI purchases stake in Dagenham and Redbridge, promises Premier League football
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 4 Mar 2026
Donald Trump's apathetic response when asked if Iran won't be in the World Cup
Fabian Hurzeler, Mikel Arteta
  • 3 Mar 2026
Brighton boss aims dig at Arsenal as he demands rule change over corner dark arts
Expensive Premier League signings
  • 3 Mar 2026
Why your club won't be playing over the Easter weekend in 2027
Wayne Rooney
  • 3 Mar 2026
Soccer Aid 2026 lineups confirmed as Wayne Rooney and co. mark the anniversay of England's World Cup win
Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • 2 Mar 2026
FIFA calls for players covering their mouths to be sent off
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, World Cup draw
  • 2 Mar 2026
Iran's World Cup participation in doubt following bombings
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike was sent-off for his celebration against Southampton in the Carabao Cup
  • 2 Mar 2026
Football fans warned against the health risks of buying counterfeit kits
Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • 2 Mar 2026
If Prestianni found guilty of racism, his Benfica career is over - Jose Mourinho
Footballers-turned-actors
  • 2 Mar 2026
Ronaldo goes Hollywood: Vinnie Jones, Pele and the best footballers turned actors
Bournemouth fans
  • 28 Feb 2026
Premier League club and fans in civil war as stadium redevelopment set to force supporters out
Lionel Messi and Donald Trump
  • 28 Feb 2026
Lionel Messi could be set for Donald Trump meeting this week