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

Keane lavishes praise on Man City target Grealish: ‘He’s like Cristiano Ronaldo’
  • 23 May 2023

Mourinho compares Grealish to Madrid legend Figo

Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2016
  • 23 May 2023

How much prize money each team will make at Euro 2020

Xavi: Barcelona have not taken advantage of having the best player ever in Messi
  • 23 May 2023

Xavi: Messi will stay at Barcelona

Ronaldo asks Jorge Mendes to find him a new club
  • 11 Jun 2021

Ronaldo is not the same player anymore - Del Piero

Ancelotti names dream signing, top rival and decides on Ronaldo v Messi
  • 23 May 2023

Mourinho: Cristiano Ronaldo should leave Italy

Cavani, Suarez, Lewandowski & the 10 best number nines of the last decade
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid targeting Lewandowski as Haaland and Mbappe alternative

Xavi at Al Sadd
  • 23 May 2023

Xavi: I am available to coach Barcelona

How Barcelona could line up with Wijnaldum next season
  • 11 Jun 2021

Wijnaldum comments on PSG transfer following Barcelona rejection

Former Chelsea and Tottenham transfer target Onana given 12-month doping ban
  • 10 Jun 2021

Arsenal could swoop for Andre Onana after doping ban reduced

Kevin De Bruyne: I am happy at Manchester City
  • 10 Jun 2021

Man Utd 10-8 Real Madrid: Which club has the most players at Euro 2020?

Ange Postecoglou
  • 23 May 2023

Ange Postecoglou confirmed as new manager of Celtic

Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi
  • 23 May 2023

Griezmann: Messi turns melons into caviar

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!
  • 23 May 2023

Ronald Koeman deserved to continue as Barca boss, says Jordi Alba

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21
  • 23 May 2023

Inter Miami owner hopeful the club will sign Lionel Messi

N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba
  • 23 May 2023

Europe's best midfield parnership? The incredible stat that Pogba and Kante boast

Jack Grealish, Harry Kane
  • 23 May 2023

Future Man City team-mates? Jack Grealish full of praise for Harry Kane

Caio Henrique
  • 9 Jun 2021

Barcelona and PSG target Caio Henrique responds to transfer speculation

Gary Neville
  • 23 May 2023

Premier League 'Big Six' combined fine of £22m for Super League labelled an embarrassment

Chelsea, Arsenal or Milan? Dean Henderson at Man Utd crossroads
  • 9 Jun 2021

Henderson warns De Gea: I will '100%' be Man Utd number one at some point

Andrea Belotti
  • 9 Jun 2021

'Never in life' would Torino sell Andrea Belotti to Juventus, insists president