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

Cavani, Suarez, Lewandowski & the 10 best number nines of the last decade
  • 24 Mar 2022

Lewandowski 'wants' Barcelona move

Ralf Rangnick is set to become Man Utd interim manager
  • 24 Mar 2022

Why Man Utd's managerial dithering could cost them Rudiger and other stars

Jurrien Timber, Ajax
  • 23 Mar 2022

Who is Jurrien Timber? Ten Hag's potential first signing at Man Utd

Erling Haaland, Dortmund, 2021/22
  • 23 Mar 2022

Real Madrid step up Haaland pursuit after Clasico embarrassment

Tottenham target Erik ten Hag signs a deal to remain Ajax head coach
  • 23 May 2023

Next Man Utd manager: Four leading contenders revealed

West Ham's Declan Rice is a transfer target for Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City
  • 23 Mar 2022

What is the transfer value of Man Utd and Chelsea target Declan Rice?

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison
  • 21 Mar 2022

Real Madrid plotting shock bid for Leicester star

Thomas Muller admits he could follow Thiago out of Bayern Munich
  • 21 Mar 2022

The 10 clubs who make the most commercial revenue

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 21 Mar 2022

No trophies, no money: Man Utd are falling away from Europe’s richest clubs

Manchester City, Etihad Stadium
  • 21 Mar 2022

The 20 richest clubs in the world

Pedri and Vinicius Junior, Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Move over City & Liverpool! Madrid & Barcelona building wonderkid super teams

Michael Olise playing for Crystal Palace v Chelsea, 2021/22, Premier League
  • 19 Mar 2022

How much would Man Utd transfer target Michael Olise cost?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
  • 19 Mar 2022

'Messi and Ronaldo's careers are over'

Lionel Messi, Xavi Barcelona
  • 19 Mar 2022

'Best ever' Messi always welcome at Barcelona, insists Xavi

Ferran Torres, Barcelona
  • 19 Mar 2022

How Man City’s 2021-22 sales have performed this season

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel
  • 18 Mar 2022

Tuchel responds to Man Utd job links

Thomas Tuchel celebrates Champions League success with Chelsea
  • 23 May 2023

Champions League quarter final and semi final draw: Chelsea meet Real Madrid

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 18 Mar 2022

Three transfer flops Barcelona will sell in 2022

Erling Haaland during Dortmund's defeat to Freiburg in Bundesliga
  • 18 Mar 2022

Barcelona identify priority alternative to Haaland

Man Utd, Jadon Sancho, Manchester United
  • 17 Mar 2022

What is the transfer value of Man Utd's Jadon Sancho?