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

Norwich tell Arsenal how much they’ll need to spend to sign Emiliano Buendia
  • 23 May 2023

How Arsenal could line up with £30m Buendia

Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

Mbappe reveals why he rejected move to Real Madrid

Harry Kane deserves much more than what Tottenham give, says Spurs team-mate
  • 23 May 2023

Harry Kane 'deserves much more than Tottenham', says Spurs team-mate

Ronald Koeman
  • 23 May 2023

Official: Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona head coach

Donny van de Beek defended again by Solskjaer after another lacklustre display
  • 23 May 2023

The Worst European Team of the Season, featuring Van de Beek and Pjanic

Harry Kane and Heung-min Son
  • 23 May 2023

Heung-min Son snaps back at reporter who asks about Kane departure

Keane lavishes praise on Man City target Grealish: ‘He’s like Cristiano Ronaldo’
  • 3 Jun 2021

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

Liverpool urged to sign Raphinha from Leeds to provide extra ‘spark’
  • 3 Jun 2021

Liverpool urged to sign Raphinha from Leeds to provide extra ‘spark’

Ancelotti has his say on Ronaldo’s potential return to Real Madrid
  • 2 Jun 2021

Ancelotti has his say on Ronaldo’s potential return to Real Madrid

Ancelotti provides major update on the Real Madrid futures of Ramos and Bale
  • 2 Jun 2021

Ancelotti provides major update on the Real Madrid futures of Ramos and Bale

Ancelotti thrilled with Real Madrid return, demands more goals from Benzema
  • 2 Jun 2021

Ancelotti thrilled with Real Madrid return, demands more goals from Benzema

There will be a queue of clubs ready to sign Raheem Sterling, says former Man City star
  • 2 Jun 2021

There will be a queue of clubs ready to sign Raheem Sterling, says former Man City star

Pau Torres provides update on potential transfer to Manchester United
  • 2 Jun 2021

Pau Torres provides update on potential transfer to Manchester United

Aguero turned down bumper Juventus contract to play with Messi at Barcelona
  • 2 Jun 2021

Aguero turned down bumper Juventus contract to play with Messi at Barcelona

De Boer praises De Jong: ‘He’s played in every position except goalkeeper!’
  • 11 Aug 2021

De Boer praises De Jong: ‘He’s played in every position except goalkeeper!’

Laporta accused of being ‘arrogant and unprofessional’ towards Koeman by former Barcelona star
  • 2 Jun 2021

Laporta accused of being ‘arrogant and unprofessional’ towards Koeman by former Barcelona star

Ancelotti sends message to Everton fans after Real Madrid appointment confirmed
  • 1 Jun 2021

Ancelotti sends message to Everton fans after Real Madrid appointment confirmed

Aguero: I won’t try and persuade Messi to remain at Barcelona
  • 1 Jun 2021

Aguero: I won’t try and persuade Messi to remain at Barcelona

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm return of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach
  • 1 Jun 2021

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm return of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach

Real Madrid kit launch all but confirms Sergio Ramos’ summer exit
  • 1 Jun 2021

Real Madrid kit launch all but confirms Sergio Ramos’ summer exit