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

Pedri, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 13 Oct 2021

Revealed: The terms of the Barcelona offer Pedri will accept

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 12 Oct 2021

Who is Gavi? Barcelona's mercurial 17-year-old Spain wonderkid

Roma legend Totti was sold to Chelsea, reveals Cassano
  • 12 Oct 2021

Roma legend Totti explains why he rejected Real Madrid and Milan

Daniel Maldini, son of Paolo Maldini, Milan
  • 9 Oct 2021

Who is Daniel Maldini? - Son of Paolo hoping to make an impact at Milan

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Premier League, 2021/22
  • 8 Oct 2021

What boots do every Chelsea player wear?

Ansu Fati makes his return from injury for Barcelona
  • 8 Oct 2021

Who is Ansu Fati? - Barcelona's heir to Lionel Messi

‘No chance’ Gareth Bale retires after Euros, says Wales team-mate
  • 12 Oct 2021

Ferdinand tips Bale to retire at the end of the season

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga
  • 8 Oct 2021

Laporta explains why Messi couldn't stay: 'Barca is bigger than any player'

Barcelona, Camp Nou
  • 8 Oct 2021

Barca's financial problems played down by La Liga chief

Man Utd, Jadon Sancho, Manchester United
  • 8 Oct 2021

Sancho is NOT struggling at Man Utd, insists team-mate

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
  • 12 Oct 2021

Ten managers who stayed too long

Newcastle United
  • 7 Oct 2021

Will Newcastle be the next Man City or PSG?

Real Madrid new signing David Alaba with president Florentino Perez
  • 7 Oct 2021

Alaba reacts to revelations his 'dream' was to play for Barca

Fee Atletico paid Barcelona for Luis Suarez finally revealed
  • 7 Oct 2021

Luis Suarez reveals the €100m star he told Barca to sign as an unknown

Gavi, Spain v Italy, Nations League
  • 7 Oct 2021

Barca teenager Gavi hailed for stunning Spain debut

Rennes reveal offer that will make them sell Liverpool target Doku
  • 6 Oct 2021

Who is Jeremy Doku? - The explosive winger linked with Liverpool

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is wanted by Arsenal, Inter and Lyon
  • 6 Oct 2021

Barcelona looking to sign Onana as free agent in 2022

Barcelona forward Memphis Depay
  • 6 Oct 2021

Memphis takes offence at Barcelona regret question

Yusuf Demir signs for Barcelona
  • 4 Oct 2021

Seven young stars who represent Barcelona's future

Arsenal interested in summer move for Nkunku
  • 4 Oct 2021

What would Nkunku bring to Real Madrid?