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

Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 16 Dec 2021

Liverpool don't need Mane and Salah replacements due to AFCON - Klopp

Man Utd flop Alexis Sanchez won’t leave Inter
  • 16 Dec 2021

Alexis Sanchez linked with sensational return to Barcelona

Nico Gonzalez, Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
  • 15 Dec 2021

Five La Liga breakout stars this season

Aguero: I won’t try and persuade Messi to remain at Barcelona
  • 15 Dec 2021

Messi and Laporta lead tributes following Aguero retirement

Anthony Martial
  • 15 Dec 2021

Atleti interested in Martial swap - but who could Man Utd take?

Kieran Tierney, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 15 Dec 2021

Why Tierney must replace disgraced Aubameyang as Arsenal captain

Barcelona's Sergio Aguero goes off against Alaves suffering from breathing issues
  • 14 Dec 2021

Aguero to announce his retirement from football on Wednesday

Abde Ezzalzouli, Barcelona
  • 13 Dec 2021

Who is Abde Ezzalzouli? Young Barca star trusted by Xavi

Villarreal win Europa League
  • 23 May 2023

Europa League draw and Europa Conference draw in full

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 13 Dec 2021

When is the Champions League last-16 draw? Date, teams, format and how to watch

Dodo, Shakhtar
  • 11 Dec 2021

Who is Dodo? Brazilian full-back wanted by Man Utd and Bayern

Al Sadd head coach Xavi is in line to be named Barcelona head coach
  • 11 Dec 2021

Xavi: I have told Barcelona what we need in January

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku
  • 11 Dec 2021

Lukaku's agent confirms he will leave Chelsea and return to Serie A

Laporta accused of being ‘arrogant and unprofessional’ towards Koeman by former Barcelona star
  • 11 Dec 2021

Barcelona WILL strengthen in January, confirms Laporta

Karamoko Dembele, Celtic
  • 10 Dec 2021

Who is Karamoko Dembele? Celtic wonderkid previously linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid

Thomas Muller, Bayern v Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 9 Dec 2021

Barcelona can't handle intensity of top class football, insists Muller

Xavi, Bayern v Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 9 Dec 2021

Xavi admits he's 'p****d off' by sub-standard Barcelona

Barcelona v Bayern, Champions League
  • 23 May 2023

Pedri in, Memphis out: The Barcelona flops Xavi must axe

Digne set to sign contract extension at Everton, claims Ancelotti
  • 8 Dec 2021

Chelsea, Man Utd and possible destinations for Digne after Benitez spat

Erik Ten Hag Ajax 2020/21
  • 8 Dec 2021

Ajax welcome Man Utd interest in Ten Hag