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

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd
  • 7 Nov 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Mbeumo REPLACEMENT found, Rashford PROBLEM, dressing room SECRETS

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 7 Nov 2025

Chelsea to upset Alexander Isak by signing his best friend

Danny Rohl, Rangers
  • 7 Nov 2025

Rangers boss Rohl takes action after Roma defeat: January shopping starts early

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, Man City, 2025/26
  • 7 Nov 2025

Guardiola demands Man City sign Vini Jr

Nico Paz, Como, 2025/26
  • 7 Nov 2025

Chelsea hijack Real Madrid’s next Galactico transfer

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Anfield
  • 6 Nov 2025

Liverpool break the transfer market again with WORLD-RECORD bid

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 6 Nov 2025

Barcelona hit Marcus Rashford problem

Kobbie Mainoo, Transfer Rumours
  • 7 Nov 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea chase Mainoo as €80m January signing prepared

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 6 Nov 2025

Man Utd starlet Kobbie Mainoo chased by 10 clubs – including Chelsea and Man City

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid
  • 6 Nov 2025

Kylian Mbappe vs PSG: Inside the €55m legal battle ahead of fresh court showdown

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United
  • 6 Nov 2025

Man Utd’s transfer plan: ‘Top source’ reveals Amorim primed to make January signing

Fabrizio Romano, Kobbie Mainoo, Endrick, Federico Chiesa
  • 6 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Real Madrid deal CLOSE, Mainoo CHANGE, West Ham MOVES

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 5 Nov 2025

Barcelona agree €20m Rashford discount with Man Utd

Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 5 Nov 2025

Xabi Alonso slammed for misusing Vini Jr and Mbappe: It didn’t make sense!

Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 5 Nov 2025

Arne Slot sacrifices Isak to save Wirtz’s Liverpool career

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 5 Nov 2025

Lamine Yamal faces fresh Spain controversy as reports claim team-mates have turned on him

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Arne Slot, Liverpool
  • 5 Nov 2025

Chelsea, Man Utd and Liverpool read for 'total war' over contract rebel as 'silent rivals' lurk

Destiny Udogie, Tottenham, 2025/26
  • 5 Nov 2025

Premier League club confirms identity of player ‘threatened at gunpoint’ in official statement

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 5 Nov 2025

Why did Liverpool fans boo Trent? Carragher cuts through media noise and reveals the truth

Xabi Alonso, Vini Jr, Mikel Arteta
  • 5 Nov 2025

Arsenal target wantaway Real Madrid attacker as Vini Jr drama takes new twist