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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
21 Nov 2025

Arsenal meet super agent to discuss €100m signing

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell, Ross Desmond

News
21 Nov 2025

Celtic AGM shut down amid chaos as board brands fans ‘shameful’ and ‘bullies’

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being sent off against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier, 2025

News
21 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan branded ‘embarrassing’ after Ireland incident

Premier League, FFP Vote

Analysis
21 Nov 2025

New Premier League financial rules: What are they and how will they affect your club?

Mary Fowler, Man City, 2024/25

News
21 Nov 2025

Man City and Australia star Mary Fowler makes racism claim that ‘shocked’ Montpellier reject

Champions League, TV rights

Feature
21 Nov 2025

The Champions League has a new home on UK TV: What fans need to know

Premier League managers, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Arne Slot, Liverpool, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
21 Nov 2025

Chelsea and Arsenal trying to sign ‘best in country’ star from Liverpool

Elliot Anderson, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
21 Nov 2025

Man Utd get Elliot Anderson update and green light for ‘insanely cheap’ January move

Arne Slot, Marc Guehi, Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
21 Nov 2025

Liverpool given green light for incredible January as Reds can ‘absolutely’ sign Guehi and Semenyo

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
20 Nov 2025

Barcelona to BREAK agreement in transfer window to fix worrying problem

Vinicius Junior, transfer rumours

News
20 Nov 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd double swoop as Vini Jr shock revealed

Robert Lewandowksi, Anna Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
20 Nov 2025

Why Barcelona told Lewandowski to STOP scoring

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
20 Nov 2025

Vinicius Junior: Unexpected twist changes everything for Real Madrid star

Ruben Amorim, Pedri, Man Utd

News
20 Nov 2025

Man Utd move first as ‘mega transfer’ talks start for the ‘next Pedri’

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
20 Nov 2025

Mo Salah faces fresh criticism as STARTLING Liverpool wage information leaked

Lionel Messi, Barcelona

News
20 Nov 2025

Leo Messi makes Barcelona RETURN announcement: It’s my home

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, Transfer Rumours

News
19 Nov 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd drop Guehi bomb as Arsenal make signing breakthrough

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Anfield

News
19 Nov 2025

Liverpool summer flop faces quick return after causing CHAOS

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, new contract

News
19 Nov 2025

Arsenal signing breakthrough! Bukayo Saka in ‘full agreement’ over HISTORIC new contract

Ruben Amorim, Casemiro, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
19 Nov 2025

Man Utd make €90m bid for Casemiro replacement as midfielder exit planned for January