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

Xavi Simons, Paris Saint-Germain
  • 28 Oct 2021

Who is Xavi Simons? Dutch wonderkid who rejected Barcelona for PSG

Ronaldo Koeman, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 23 May 2023

10 legendary players who failed at their clubs as manager

Ronald Koeman’s representatives fire cryptic criticism to Barcelona over Dutchman’s treatment
  • 27 Oct 2021

The two major victims of Koeman's Barcelona spell

Sergi Roberto, Barcelona
  • 27 Oct 2021

It is time Arsenal and Man City target Sergi Roberto left Barcelona

Erling Haaland during Dortmund's defeat to Freiburg in Bundesliga
  • 27 Oct 2021

Haaland suffers the most serious injury of his career to date

Barcelona, Camp Nou
  • 27 Oct 2021

Revealed: Barcelona's 'dream' head coach

Andrea Belotti
  • 27 Oct 2021

Why Arsenal and Spurs have received striker boost

Neymar in action for PSG against Club Brugge
  • 25 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 ratings: The 20 best dribblers on the game

Harry Maguire, Manchester United
  • 25 Oct 2021

Maguire making a mockery of £80m price tag this season

Tino Livramento is set to leave Chelsea for Brighton
  • 24 Oct 2021

Who is Tino Livramento? The Southampton sensation who Chelsea have a £25m buyback option on

FIFA 22
  • 23 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 soundtrack: Songs and artists on new game

FIFA, Estadio da Luz, Benfica
  • 23 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 stadiums: All the grounds that appear on new game

Real Madrid v Barcelona, Clasico, Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos
  • 23 Oct 2021

How many Barcelona and Real Madrid players today would get into the 2011 XIs

Dominik Szoboszlai, RB Leipzig
  • 21 Oct 2021

Who is Dominik Szoboszlai? The RB Leipzig star previously wanted by Arsenal, Bayern and Real Madrid

Salah, Ronaldo, Man Utd v Liverpool
  • 21 Oct 2021

When is Man Utd v Liverpool and what channel is it on?

There will be a queue of clubs ready to sign Raheem Sterling, says former Man City star
  • 21 Oct 2021

How Barcelona could line up with Man City's Sterling

Phil Foden: Should he leave Manchester City?
  • 21 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: Top 15 youngsters on the game

Jack Grealish scores for Man City against Norwich
  • 20 Oct 2021

Man City 2021-22 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys

Steve Bruce, Newcastle United, Premier League
  • 23 May 2023

Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle

Who is Yeremi Pino? The Villarreal wonderkid set to take on Man Utd in the Europa League final
  • 20 Oct 2021

How Barcelona missed out on one of Spanish football's hottest prospects