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

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prolific scorer deep into his 30s.
  • 1 Sep 2021

Premier League 2021/22 summer signings: Ronaldo, Lukaku, Grealish & all the completed transfers

Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez at Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Barca busted, Madrid Mbappeless - Atleti have the best squad in Spain

Memphis Depay, Barcelona v Getafe, 2021-22
  • 1 Sep 2021

No Messi, no Griezmann - How Barcelona will line up this season

Who is Ilaix Moriba? The Barcelona wonderkid forming a bond with Lionel Messi
  • 31 Aug 2021

Ilaix Moriba and Barcelona: From €100m release clause to a cut-price exit

Three reasons why Real Madrid should re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Man Utd confirm Cristiano Ronaldo signing

Moise Kean, Juventus, 2018-19
  • 31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Juventus sign Moise Kean from Everton

Paul Pogba celebrates with Man Utd team-mate Bruno Fernandes during a 5-1 win over Leeds
  • 30 Aug 2021

Pogba: I am very happy at Manchester United

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde playing for Sevilla in La Liga
  • 30 Aug 2021

Will Chelsea sign Kounde before the end of the transfer window?

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 30 Aug 2021

Rooney: Solskjaer must start winning trophies after Ronaldo arrival

‘Amad Diallo will challenge for the Ballon d’Or in five years’
  • 30 Aug 2021

What now for Amad after Feyenoord loan deal falls through?

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?
  • 28 Aug 2021

Koeman wants Barca sales: 'It is impossible for all of them to play'

Arteta responds to Arsenal fans over Martinelli concerns
  • 28 Aug 2021

Guardiola: Arteta is 'above and beyond' a good manager

Manchester City 5-0 Arsenal
  • 28 Aug 2021

Ten years on from 8-2 United defeat, Arsenal are hopeless again in Manchester

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates equalling Ali Daei's record for international goals for Portugal against France at Euro 2020.
  • 28 Aug 2021

Merson questions Ronaldo deal: 'Why not sign Harry Kane?'

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 27 Aug 2021

When will Ronaldo make his second Man Utd debut?

Villarreal win Europa League
  • 27 Aug 2021

Europa League draw and Europa Conference draw in full

Three reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo could move to PSG this summer
  • 27 Aug 2021

Five players who could replace Ronaldo at Juventus

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 27 Aug 2021

Solskjaer suggests Man Utd could hijack City's Ronaldo deal

Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United
  • 27 Aug 2021

Ronaldo criticised by Solskjaer ahead of potential Man City move

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, 2021-22
  • 27 Aug 2021

Five attackers that could still transfer this summer