Martin Macdonald

 
Martin Macdonald • MartinMac1 Football Expert & Football Transfers Live Blog Editor
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Football Transfers Live Blog Editor with almost 10 years experience in producing up-to-the-minute live action around European football and beyond. Regular FootballCritic contributor.

Articles written by Martin Macdonald

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 Top Five, Round Ten: Gomis keeps Lyon at bay with goalkeeping heroics

Plus Angel Di Maria continues his scintillating form.

  • 4 years
La Liga

La Liga Top Five, Round Nine: Heavenly performances from Angel and Jesus

The Getafe forward scored two against Leganes, while Navas impressed for Sevilla.

  • 4 years
Bundesliga

Bundesliga Top Five, Round Eight: An understudy shines for Eintracht Frankfurt

Frederik Ronnow steps in from the shadows to impress, while Serge Gnabry continues his rich vein of form.

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, 20 Oct: Henok Goitom (AIK Fotboll)

Four goals, one assist, no waiting!

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, 19 Oct: Daniel Candeias (Genclerbirligi)

The Portuguese had a hand in no less than five goals in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday...in one half!

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, 18 Oct: Frederik Ronnow (Eintracht Frankfurt)

A goalkeeping masterclass in the Bundesliga.

  • 4 years
Team Focus

Team Focus: Why are Atalanta so good?

La Dea have been one of the most exciting sides to watch in Europe over the past year, so how do they do it?

  • 4 years
Five Games to Watch

Five Games to Watch: England's greatest rivalry, and a cracker in Germany

Plus a top-of-the table clash in Sweden and Manchester City look to get back to winning ways.

  • 4 years
Goals of the Round

Euro Qualifying goals of the round, Oct 16: Wijnaldum bursts the net versus Belarus

Cristiano Ronaldo also scores in stylish fashion as Portugal defeated Luxembourg.

  • 4 years
Football You Missed

Football You Missed, Oct 16: Fifteen years of Messi, and do San Marino know the rules of the game?

Plus, Oleksandr Zinchenko calmly celebrates Ukraine win, and Football Manager hire their very own wonderkid.

  • 4 years
Euro Qualifying

Euro Qualifiers Top Five, Matchday Eight: 10s all round, including Harry Kane and John McGinn

Ross Barkley scored a double against Bulgaria, while Denis Cheryshev and Georginio Wijnaldum also impressed.

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, Oct 15: Munas Dabbur (Israel)

In a relatively meaningless game between Israel and Latvia in Euro qualifying, the Seville striker netted a double.

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, Oct 14: Ross Barkley (England)

In a match overshadowed by fan racism, the Chelsea midfielder starred for England versus Bulgaria.

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, Oct 13: Denis Cheryshev (Russia)

The Valencia winger was a constant threat as Russia demolished Cyprus in Euro Qualifying.

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, Oct 10: Robert Lewandowski (Poland)

The Bayern forward was dominant against Latvia, scoring a hat-trick for his nation in Euro 2020 qualifying.

  • 4 years
Euro 2020

Euro 2020 Qualifying, Three Games To Watch: Dutch and Norn Iron in crunch clash

While Croatia, Hungary, Denmark, and Switzerland scrap for points at the top of their groups.

  • 4 years
Future Stars

FC Future Stars: Billy Gilmour (Chelsea)

The future of the Scottish national team?

  • 4 years
Americas

Americas Top Five: Vela and Alzugaray are perfect tens

The Mexican became a record-breaker, while his colleague in Argentina dominated San Lorenzo for Cordoba.

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, Oct 6: Carlos Vela (Los Angeles FC)

The Mexican broke the record for the most goals scored in a single MLS season.

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, 4 Oct: Adis Jahovikj (Yeni Malatyaspor)

Four goals for the Macedonian on Friday evening.

  • 4 years
Five Games to Watch

Five Games to Watch: Top of the table clashes in Spain, Italy, France, and Sweden

Title ramifications aplenty this weekend!

  • 4 years
Football You Missed

Football You Missed: Martinez ruins Gnabry's big night and drone drama in Luxembourg

After the performance of his life, all the former Arsenal winger wanted was the match ball...

  • 4 years
Player of the Day

FC Player of the Day, 3 Oct: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

The 18-year-old has made a superb start to his career with the Gunners.

  • 4 years
Championship

Championship Top Five, Round Ten: Triple threat for Fulham

Aleksandar Mitrovic, Tom Cairney, and Stefan Johansen all star for the Cottagers away at Reading.

  • 4 years