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

Neymar, La Remontada, Barcelona, PSG, Champions League 2017
  • 24 Feb 2022

Neymar reveals why he turned down Real Madrid as a youngster

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal, 2021/22
  • 24 Feb 2022

Why didn't Gabriel Martinelli sign for Man Utd?

Pepe Reina, Lazio
  • 24 Feb 2022

The 10 Serie A players to crash the last six months

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2021-22
  • 24 Feb 2022

'Maybe Conte shouldn't have gone to Spurs'

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021-22
  • 23 Feb 2022

No pressure, Raphinha! From Lukaku to Torres – Chelsea’s biggest signings have been a disaster

Amad Diallo, Rangers, 2021/22
  • 23 Feb 2022

Amad told 'he's in the wrong movie' at Rangers

PSG attacker Neymar playing against Marseille in Ligue 1
  • 23 Feb 2022

MLS chief: We don't want Neymar

Joao Palhinha, Sporting, Man Utd target
  • 23 Feb 2022

Who is Joao Palhinha? Ronaldo's friend linked with Man Utd

Manchester United star Paul Pogba
  • 23 Feb 2022

Pogba open to PSG move, claims Anelka

Max Kilman, Wolves
  • 21 Feb 2022

Chelsea's new defensive target is one of league's most improved players

Who is Ryan Gravenberch? The Ajax hotshot linked with Man Utd, Barcelona, and Juventus
  • 21 Feb 2022

Who is Ryan Gravenberch? The Ajax hotshot linked with Man Utd, Barcelona, and Bayern

‘I worry about these changes’ – Luke Shaw admits concerns about Super League
  • 21 Feb 2022

The 10 Premier League players to crash the last six months

Jarrod Bowen has been linked with Liverpool
  • 23 May 2023

What surprise transfer target Bowen could bring to Liverpool

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku
  • 19 Feb 2022

The shocking stat which highlights Lukaku's dismal form for Chelsea

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Kazakhstan in World Cup 2022 qualifying
  • 19 Feb 2022

French political figures urge Mbappe to ignore Madrid for PSG stay

Arjen Robben, Real Madrid
  • 19 Feb 2022

Five Real Madrid flops who shone after leaving

Harry Kane, Tottenham, 2021/21
  • 19 Feb 2022

How hard did Man City push for Harry Kane?

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga
  • 18 Feb 2022

Messi WILL return to Barcelona, says former team-mate

Mauricio Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti, PSG v Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

How PSG-Madrid showdown impacts Man Utd's managerial search

Ousmane Dembele playing for Barcelona against Sevilla, 2021/22
  • 18 Feb 2022

Chelsea to pip Newcastle: Ranking the contenders to sign Ousmane Dembele