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

Gianni Infantino
  • 19 Sep 2026
Gianni Infantino with $2bn headache as FIFA members demand cash
ChatGPT
  • 19 Sep 2026
New international boss denies he was sacked for using ChatGPT for tactics
Top 10 Transfers, Luis Figo
  • 18 Sep 2026
Luis Figo costs Barcelona lucrative new sponsorship
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Wrexham
  • 18 Sep 2026
Reynolds and McElhenney aim Spygate dig at Southampton with advert skit
Sam Hutchinson, Chelsea, Champions League win
  • 18 Sep 2026
Tipped by Mourinho for stardom and now playing non-league: Ex-Chelsea star opens up about depression
Olly and Seb Fisher, Uganda
  • 18 Sep 2026
Scottish teenagers to become the first white players to represent Uganda
Gianni Infantino, World Cup, FIFA
  • 17 Sep 2026
UEFA-FIFA war continues as Vice-President skewers Infantino
Thomas Tuchel, England
  • 17 Sep 2026
Tuchel defends fatal World Cup semi-final decision that cost England
Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft
  • 17 Sep 2026
New England Revolution owner asked by Ed Sheeran for $2m aid donation
Savannah DeMelo
  • 17 Sep 2026
United States midfielder suing doctors after suffering on-pitch heart attack
David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
  • 17 Sep 2026
Sir David Beckham insists Lionel Messi deserves the Ballon d'Or
Kylian Mbappe, Ceuta message
  • 17 Sep 2026
Mbappe explains controversial Ceuta migrant crisis stance: 'I am a human'
Michael Carrick, Man Utd
  • 17 Sep 2026
Carrick and Man Utd left red-faced after 50-year record broken in Brighton defeat
Arsenal's Most Expensive Signings: Mesut Ozil, Declan Rice
  • 17 Sep 2026
Arsenal's 25 most expensive transfers of all time
Jersey Mike's
  • 16 Sep 2026
EFL Trophy set for makeover thanks to US sandwich giant Jersey Mike's
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal
  • 16 Sep 2026
Arsenal's 10 biggest sales of all time
Ronald and Bartina Koeman
  • 16 Sep 2026
Barcelona legend Ronald Koeman announces tragic death of his wife after cancer battle
Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2024-25
  • 16 Sep 2026
Cole Palmer banned from gaming platform after EA Sports FC 27 blunder
Ange Postecoglou, Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 16 Sep 2026
Postecoglou's fiery exchange with reporter over Ronaldo: You should be careful
Lionel Messi, Argentina
  • 16 Sep 2026
Who are Argentina playing in Lionel Messi's retirement match?