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

West Ham, Arsenal, David Raya, corner melee
  • 11 May 2026

Arsenal VAR controversy: Ex-PL official suggests revolutionary rule change

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico
  • 10 May 2026

El Clasico records: Most goals, games, assists, wins, oldest & youngest scorers

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, El Clasico
  • 10 May 2026

Messi vs Ronaldo: Who is the king of El Clasico?

Kylian Mbappe, France, 2024
  • 9 May 2026

1998 World Cup winner concerned Mbappe's 'ego' could harm France this summer

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying
  • 9 May 2026

Lionel Messi names his favourites to win the World Cup - and it's not Argentina

Medellin violence, Copa Libertadores
  • 9 May 2026

Copa Libertadores match cancelled mid game as Independiente Medellin fans erupt in violent protest

Paul Scholes, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 9 May 2026

How Paul Scholes came out of Man Utd retirement wearing 'snide' 50 quid boots

Middlesbrough spying
  • 9 May 2026

Southampton charged with spying on Middlesbrough training before playoff semi

Christian Pulisic
  • 8 May 2026

Pulisic graces TIME magazine cover and talks World Cup pressure plus attending prom the night before making USMNT history

Max Stryjek
  • 8 May 2026

'Walking miracle' footballer returns to action six months after heart surgery

ICE agents
  • 8 May 2026

ICE agents will not be present at World Cup matches this summer

Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 8 May 2026

FIFA releases World Cup 'Limited Edition Host City Jerseys' - for $380

Wilson Isidor celebrates Sunderland's playoff win
  • 8 May 2026

Why this version of the EFL playoffs will be the last of its kind due to historic change

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 7 May 2026

Donald Trump admits even he wouldn't pay FIFA's astronomical World Cup ticket prices

Real Rumble
  • 7 May 2026

Real Rumble: Madrid crisis has the players fighting each other

Gerard Pique-owned club faces 'historic' ban as Barcelona legend threatened with two-year suspension from football
  • 7 May 2026

Gerard Pique given two-month football suspension after numerous referee confrontations

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 7 May 2026

Iran soccer chief: 'Our World Cup host is FIFA, not Mr Trump or America'

Olivia Rodrigo, Barcelona
  • 7 May 2026

Olivia Rodrigo designs exclusive Barcelona kit as El Clasico becomes global marketing platform

Joao Neves handball
  • 8 May 2026

Why Bayern didn't receive a penalty for Joao Neves' handball: 'The rule has been changed four times'

Federation Square, Australia
  • 6 May 2026

Football Australia urges Victoria to lift ban on Federation Square for 2026 World Cup