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

Lionel Messi in Paris after signing for PSG from Barcelona
  • 14 Sep 2021

Pochettino admits: 'I didn't think PSG would sign Messi'

Ronald Koeman, Barcelona, Primera Division
  • 14 Sep 2021

'Thanks to me, Barcelona has a future' - Koeman

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2021/22
  • 13 Sep 2021

FIFA 22 Best Players: Lionel Messi beats Ronaldo to highest rated player

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga
  • 13 Sep 2021

Are Barcelona better without Messi?

Pjanic hits out at lack of Barcelona playing time
  • 13 Sep 2021

Pjanic would have done 'everything possible' to return to Juventus

Trevoh Chalobah, Chelsea, 2021/22
  • 13 Sep 2021

10 young stars to watch in Champions League

Luuk De Jong is on the radar of Barcelona very late in the window
  • 10 Sep 2021

How Luuk de Jong is Barcelona's Ighalo moment

Kylian Mbappe, Reims v PSG, 2021-22
  • 10 Sep 2021

Kylian Mbappe's FIFA 22 rating REVEALED

Sergio Aguero, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 10 Sep 2021

Did Aguero have a 'Messi clause' in his Barcelona deal?

Why Arsenal should try and sign Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans
  • 9 Sep 2021

Where would Tielemans fit in at Man Utd, Barcelona or Real Madrid?

Kessie rejects new Milan deal: Where could he go next?
  • 9 Sep 2021

Kessie opens the door to Milan departure by rejecting contract offer

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2021/22
  • 9 Sep 2021

Barca feel Messi's absence as sponsor set to cut ties

Youssef En-Nesyri, Sevilla, Arsenal target
  • 9 Sep 2021

Who is Youssef En-Nesyri? Arsenal's perfect replacement for Aubameyang

Eduardo Camavinga signs for Real Madrid
  • 8 Sep 2021

Camavinga in disbelief at 'dream' Real Madrid transfer

Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann playing in a friendly against Girona prior to the 2021/22 La Liga season
  • 8 Sep 2021

Did Koeman want Barcelona to get rid of Griezmann?

Koeman’s future at Barcelona will be decided ‘in a week or 10 days’ says president Laporta
  • 8 Sep 2021

Koeman explains how Barcelona can be BETTER without Messi

Genk striker Paul Onuachu
  • 8 Sep 2021

Liverpool pushed to sign Genk striker Onuachu

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga
  • 6 Sep 2021

Barcelona's dream XI: How the Blaugrana wanted to line up this season

What a waste of money! Why did Man Utd sign Van de Beek if he doesn’t play?
  • 6 Sep 2021

Van de Beek lambasted by Van Basten: 'He's not that good'

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 6 Sep 2021

Who are favourites to win the Premier League after the transfer window?