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

Luka Vuskovic
  • 4 Feb 2026
Why Spurs wonderkid Luka Vuskovic is Europe's most sought-after defender
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying
  • 4 Feb 2026
Newell's Old Boys chief confirms club is working on sensational Lionel Messi return
Andrea Berta, Mikel Arteta
  • 4 Feb 2026
Arsenal change transfer strategy: Talks held as three summer signings eyed
Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 3 Feb 2026
Why does Viktor Gyokeres do his 'mask' celebration?
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, World Cup final
  • 3 Feb 2026
Parking your car at a World Cup venue could cost you more than a match ticket
Dwight McNeil, Everton
  • 3 Feb 2026
Dwight McNeil’s girlfriend posts scathing Crystal Palace verdict after failed Deadline Day move
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino
  • 3 Feb 2026
Infantino doubles down on FIFA Peace Prize controversy: 'Trump deserves it'
Liam Rosenior, Chelsea
  • 2 Feb 2026
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Four Deadline Day deals agreed as striker bombshell drops
Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 1 Feb 2026
Barcelona’s 10 worst transfers of all time
Joaquin Pereyra
  • 31 Jan 2026
Minnesota United facing potential player crisis due to ICE raids as stars living in fear
Sleeping Pills
  • 31 Jan 2026
Sleeping pill problem is 'rife' in English football as stars reveal details of addiction
Shanghai Shenhua
  • 30 Jan 2026
Thirteen Chinese clubs to start season on minus points after major match-fixing scandal
Champions League draw
  • 30 Jan 2026
Champions League and Europa League playoff draws in full
Senegal, AFCON final
  • 30 Jan 2026
Senegal receive £1 million fine after AFCON final chaos
Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT, 2025
  • 30 Jan 2026
USMNT coach Pochettino dodges World Cup ticket price question after Timo Weah criticism
Karim Benzema Al-Ittihad
  • 29 Jan 2026
Karim Benzema refuses to play for Al-Ittihad as striker set to leave Saudi
Football header
  • 29 Jan 2026
Columbia University professors detail crucial part of the brain damaged by heading in football
Green Street
  • 28 Jan 2026
New West Ham signing confesses love for Green Street hooligan movie
Martin O'Neill, Celtic
  • 28 Jan 2026
Celtic seek 'further discussions' with SFA after failing to have controversial red card overturned
PAOK
  • 28 Jan 2026
Seven PAOK fans tragically die on journey for Europa League match against Lyon