Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
Years of Experience
3,300+
Articles Written

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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

Funeral hearse
  • 23 Sep 2026
Five men charged after funeral hearse driven onto football pitch
Jugen Klopp, Germany
  • 23 Sep 2026
Jurgen Klopp's four-point plan to boost standards with Germany
Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid
  • 23 Sep 2026
Jose Mourinho's 'Siege Mentality 2.0' at Real Madrid isn't working this time
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2026/27
  • 22 Sep 2026
Lamine Yamal opens up about 'false' rumours that circulate about him
Arsenal, Women's Champions League winners, 2025
  • 22 Sep 2026
FIFA accused of 'abusive conduct' in the women's game
Andros Townsend being run over
  • 22 Sep 2026
Former England star reacts to being ran over on the pitch: 'It was terrifying'
2026 World Cup, McDonald's ad
  • 22 Sep 2026
More than gambling, more than alcohol: Viewers faced 'bombardment' of junk food ads during the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi, Cornella
  • 22 Sep 2026
Lionel Messi already having huge impact on UE Cornella - the club he now owns
Real Valladolid
  • 22 Sep 2026
Ceuta crisis: Young Moroccan found under Real Valladolid's team bus trying to get into Spain
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd
  • 22 Sep 2026
Gary Lineker tears into Man Utd chief Ratfcliffe: 'An unpleasant human being'
Middlesbrough spying
  • 21 Sep 2026
Southampton fear further punishment for Spygate scandal: 'We've been through enough'
Thomas Tuchel, England, 2026 World Cup
  • 21 Sep 2026
Why a raft of players have withdrawn from the England squad
Marseille fans
  • 21 Sep 2026
Marseille fans protest American ownership following historically poor season
Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Ballon d'Or
  • 21 Sep 2026
The best player in the world hasn't been nominated for the Ballon d'Or
Granit Xhaka, Switzerland, Arsenal
  • 21 Sep 2026
Granit Xhaka faces five years in prison after admitting to faking Covid vaccine certificate
Juventus supporters
  • 21 Sep 2026
Juventus-Inter rivalry: Bianconeri ultras blasted after disrupting tribute to Italy legend
Gary Neville, Man Utd
  • 21 Sep 2026
Carrick must stop defending Man Utd players - Neville
Nato, Ukraine, Russia
  • 19 Sep 2026
Ukraine call for World Cup boycott due to Russia participation
United 93, Oxford Utd
  • 19 Sep 2026
Football club forced to apologise after 9/11 flight kit advert
Lamine Yamal
  • 19 Sep 2026
Union Berlin blame Lamine Yamal for Bayern demolition: 'Couldn’t this rascal have just kept his mouth shut?'