Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
6 Dec 2025

Kobbie Mainoo has 12 transfer options: Here’s why he should stay at Man Utd

Arne Slot, Alexander Isak, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
6 Dec 2025

Isak backlash: Liverpool fans fume over star’s painful interview

Ben Gannon-Doak, Celtic

News
6 Dec 2025

Celtic lose top wonderkid to Liverpool in Gannon-Doak deal repeat

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Bukayo Saka

News
6 Dec 2025

Man Utd handed shot at signing ‘one of Europe’s standout wingers’ as Amorim targets Saka-type talent

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
6 Dec 2025

Chelsea get solution for major Maresca headache as January transfer talks confirmed

Mo Salah is being linked with a move from Liverpool to the Saudi Pro League

News
6 Dec 2025

Liverpool get update on €230m Salah bid as Saudi ‘grow confident’ of January deal

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26

News
6 Dec 2025

Semenyo transfer message sent: Bournemouth star ready for ‘next step’

Steve Clarke, Scotland, World Cup 2026

Analysis
5 Dec 2025

Scotland’s 2026 World Cup opponents: A deep dive on Group C rivals

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Transfer Rumours

News
5 Dec 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Salah exit update as Man Utd ready to complete €74m deal

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
5 Dec 2025

Arteta makes January transfer admission as Arsenal boss assesses mounting injury issues

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona

News
5 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi made ‘spectacular’ Barcelona return promise by Joan Laporta

Kobbie Mainoo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
5 Dec 2025

Amorim is RUINING Mainoo – Scholes attacks Man Utd manager for ‘bulls***’ claim

Joan Laporta, Barcelona president, Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, Vini Jr

News
5 Dec 2025

Laporta mocks Real Madrid’s Galactico chaos as Barcelona’s transfer plans revealed

Said El Mala, Koln, 2025/26

News
5 Dec 2025

Man Utd and Chelsea locked in race for ‘one in a million’ Bundesliga breakout sensation

Mo Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
5 Dec 2025

Liverpool’s Mo Salah transfer plan announced

Carlos Baleba, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
5 Dec 2025

Carlos Baleba to Man Utd: Transfer twist for €100m Brighton midfield ace

Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Analysis
4 Dec 2025

Rodrygo: Assessing the Real Madrid star’s best Premier League move

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Transfer Rumours

News
4 Dec 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Salah plots January move as Chelsea target says YES to move

Ruben Amorim, Mikel Arteta, Man Utd, Arsenal

News
4 Dec 2025

Arsenal and Man Utd on alert as Premier League side ‘will listen to offers’ for €50m striker

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts after the 2025/26 Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt

News
4 Dec 2025

Mo Salah relationship at ‘breaking point’, Liverpool warned