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

Marcus Rashford, Jesus Rodriguez, Cesc Fabregas, Barcelona

News
21 Mar 2026

Cesc Fabregas opens up Rashford debate with €30m transfer offer

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

News
21 Mar 2026

Celtic’s Premiership rival makes candid O'Neill success admission

Mohamed Salah, Michael Olise, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
21 Mar 2026

Michael Olise checks out Liverpool as Reds find worthy Salah successor

Elliot Anderson, Fabrizio Romano, 2025/26

News
21 Mar 2026

Fabrizio Romano makes major Elliot Anderson transfer announcement

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
21 Mar 2026

Liam Rosenior speaks out after Enzo Fernandez fuels exit talk with brutal Chelsea statement

Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
21 Mar 2026

Carrick confirms Man Utd’s Maguire and Mainoo plan

Man Utd midfield transfer shortlist

Analysis
21 Mar 2026

The Verdict: Inside Man Utd’s search for the perfect midfield signing

Nicolas Kuhn, Como, Celtic, 20225/26

Analysis
20 Mar 2026

Nicolas Kuhn’s exit could become Celtic’s summer headache

Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox

Analysis
20 Mar 2026

Man Utd’s ‘shock’ €65m transfer move isn’t really a surprise at all

Enzo Fernandez, Transfer Rumours, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
20 Mar 2026

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd in ‘advanced talks’ as Romano confirms Enzo Fernandez plan

Ricardo Pepi, PSV, 2025/26

Analysis
19 Mar 2026

Ricardo Pepi to Fulham: The numbers behind the smart €35m Premier League bet

Barry Ferguson, Rangers, 2024/25

News
19 Mar 2026

Barry Ferguson leaks Rangers transfer news in podcast blunder

Robbie Keane, Celtic, 2025/26

News
19 Mar 2026

Celtic target Robbie Keane gives green light to manager talks

Bruno Guimaraes, Man Utd

News
19 Mar 2026

Man Utd in ‘advanced talks’ for €80m Bruno Guimaraes – why the move makes sense

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
19 Mar 2026

Barcelona’s crushing Newcastle win is bad news for Marcus Rashford

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea

News
19 Mar 2026

Fabrizio Romano confirms Enzo Fernandez transfer plans: No smoke without fire

Dario Osorio, Midtyjlland, 2025/26

Analysis
18 Mar 2026

Nottingham Forest face the model club of modern Europe - Midtjylland’s rise explained

Xabi Alonso, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
18 Mar 2026

Xabi Alonso picks his first three Liverpool signings

Morocco, Senegal, 2026 AFCON

Feature
18 Mar 2026

Why Senegal’s ‘lost’ AFCON title may not be gone for good

Joao Gomes, Man Utd

Analysis
18 Mar 2026

Joao Gomes’ Liverpool dream crushed as Man Utd emerge top choice